Column: Turn short-term rentals into much-needed local homes
Growing up in Lahaina, Maui, I experienced the island’s housing instability in a way that is unfortunately all too common. Read more
Island Voices
Column: UH must cut ties with U.S. Navy, Israel
RIMPAC, the maritime war exercise that brings 29 nations to Hawaii, comes just two weeks after FestPAC (Festival of Pacific Arts & Culture), the cultural celebration of 27 Pacific nations. Read more
Column: Maui crackdown on vacation rentals will hurt economy
Consider the implications of Maui Mayor Richard Bissen’s measure to end 7,000 legal short-term rentals (STRs) on Maui’s West Side by July 1, 2025, and in the island’s entirety by Jan. 1, 2026. Read more
Column: Act now to safeguard isle food supply
It is no surprise that Hawaii’s food prices are high — some of the highest in the nation. Studies give many reasons, including the cost of importing food, food spoilage during transport, grocery stores in high-rent districts and Hawaii’s high energy costs. Read more
Column: Tuna fishing remains key to American Samoa interests
In a recent “Island Voices” column that appeared in the Honolulu Star-Advertiser, several inaccuracies and presumptions were made about American Samoa and its economy (“American Samoa deserves to thrive as fishing shifts,” April 28). Read more
Column: When a ‘no take’ policy is seen as a top-down ‘taking’
What is needed here is recognition that American Samoan voices need to be heard as they have legitimate concerns, and they express strong opposition to the proposed expansion. Read more
Column: On North Shore, community vs. tourism
The North Shore of Oahu is one of many rural areas statewide that has exploded into a tourism “hot spot.” We join other communities across Hawaii shouting, “enough is enough already!” Read more
Column: Plant-based meats good for you, planet
In a world where food choices shape our health, environment and moral compass, the rise of plant-based meats has become a beacon of hope. Read more
Column: Navy must earn trust through action
The Navy’s plan does not include rebuilding trust through transparency like it promised. Read more
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Column: We’re hopeful for future of Hawaii’s hometown airline
One of Hawaii’s most endearing traits is its small-town feel. We take care of each other, and we watch out for each other. We are protective of our home and local values. Read more
Column: Filipinos struggle for true independence
Today, June 12, Filipinos around the world will celebrate Independence Day, commemorating the end of Spanish colonialism in the Philippines. Read more
Column: FestPAC offers lessons of Pacific unity
The sound of conch shells and the incessant beat of drums reached from the white sand beach of Kualoa Beach Park and across the centuries. Read more
Column: How Trump retains fervent supporters
Since the conviction of Donald Trump on 34 felony charges, people have marveled at the expressions of support on the part of his followers, despite their avowed religious beliefs in marriage fidelity and business ethics. Read more
Column: Green’s new climate team must take action
The governor’s office recently issued a news release announcing the formation of a Climate Advisory Team (CAT) that is “dedicated to tackling the challenges of climate disasters.” Read more
Column: Promote, fund community-based environmental resources
As Hawaii prepared to host the Festival of Pacific Arts & Culture (FestPAC), the largest celebration of Pacific Island culture in the world, a recent gathering in Nadi (Fiji) concluded — where 17 Pacific Island nations and/or territories discussed community-based fisheries management. Hawaii was a guest. Read more
Column: Axe HECO’s unfair ‘Shift and Save’ plan
Hawaiian Electric (HECO) recently implemented a Shift and Save (S&S) pilot program with the pitch that you can save on your electric bill. Or is it “shift or pay more”? Read more
Column: Ahupuaa stewardship makes progress
Based on intrinsic connections to their lands and waters, Native Hawaiians developed highly advanced ahupuaa stewardship practices around the flow of freshwater that maintained healthy habitats from mauka to makai. Read more
Column: America could use helping of Hawaii’s unique cultural stew
Our views on race and race relations are shaped by where we grow up. I had the good fortune of being born and raised in Hawaii. Read more
Column: Be wary of bad actors on cyber frontier
In psychology, the term “personal fable” refers to the belief that bad things happen in the world but will never affect us personally. Many people have similar feelings when it comes to cybersecurity. Read more
Column: Universal pre-K is key to future success
In Hawaii, approximately 8,000 3- and 4-year-olds lack adequate access to pre-K education. Enacted into state law in 2020, Act 46 set the ambitious goal of ensuring early learning access to all 3- and 4-year-olds statewide by 2032. Read more
Column: ‘Indigenous knowledge’ waiver makes sense for historic sites
Last month, I had the pleasure of visiting Oahu and Maui in my role as chair of the federal historic preservation agency, known as the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation. Read more
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