On Politics: Leaders must work to heal isles’ ailing economy
When Hawaii’s governor changes from his almost-ever-present blue physician scrubs to more common gubernatorial garb, he still has the same worrisome patient: the state of Hawaii. Read more
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On Politics: Gov. Green’s retooled budget keeps eye on housing, statewide
Gov. Josh Green is closing out 2023 with more ambition than caution as he steers the state away from the worries of this year. Read more
On Politics: More moving away as Hawaii dream gets costlier
Should you live in Hawaii, or pack up and leave? Read more
On Politics: Uphill battle for Haiku Stairs may be coming to end
The Honolulu Star-Advertiser last week reported a big “no” in legalese, saying that “1st Circuit Judge John M. Tonaki granted summary judgment on the city’s motion to dismiss the lawsuit outright.” Read more
On Politics: Gov. Green’s first year took major change with wildfires, but focus remains on housing
Then catastrophe struck, and Green’s political fate could become an aftershock to the Lahaina tragedy in which at least 100 people died and the Maui town of Lahaina burned in the face of wildfires on Aug. 8. Read more
On Politics: Isles’ road to president election starts with parties
Presidential politics heads to Hawaii early next year as Democrats and Republicans hold caucuses to support candidates from the major parties. Read more
On Politics: New U.S. climate report has dire warnings for Hawaii
When bad news is to be delivered, trust the federal government to pull no punches. Read more
On Politics: Gov, Legislature must act to fund post-fire recovery
When he took office, Gov. Josh Green sent his administration into battle against Hawaii’s persistent housing crisis and the accompanying economic trouble it causes. But, then everything changed with the night of Aug. 8. Read more
On Politics: Despite political surnames, it’s results that counts
When Hawaii’s most famous U.S. senator, Daniel K. Inouye, died and was buried at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific at Punchbowl, then-President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama attended. Read more
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On Politics: Action on sea level rise includes Waikiki hotels
Chip Fletcher, the award-winning interim dean of the University of Hawaii’s School of Ocean Science and Technology and an impassioned defender of Hawaii’s oceans and beaches, is as the saying goes, “one of the good things about Hawaii.” Read more
On Politics: Calm campaign field here bodes ill for 2024 election
We are just one year away from starting to vote for a new president, U.S. senator, two U.S. House members plus 12 state senators and 51 state House members. Read more
On Politics: State backlog of Maui jobless claims like COVID era
When Hawaii was in its 2021 COVID crisis, it was no surprise that people would lose their jobs. Read more
On Politics: State government in Lahaina, for now, to aid rebirth
Hawaii’s governor commands one of the most powerful political positions in the country. Read more
On Politics: Lahaina to consume Hawaii policymaking for long time
The question is: Will there be more action caused by the Lahaina fire tragedy? Read more
On Politics: Will we take action to prevent another Lahaina tragedy, or will we just talk about it?
It’s so obvious there is even a poem about it: “A Fence or an Ambulance,” by Joseph Malins. Read more
On Politics: Basis for Maui’s crisis is global warming
Lahaina, one of Hawaii’s most significant towns, has been destroyed. More than 100 residents died in and because of the fire. Read more
On Politics: Maui rebuild huge for residents, tourism, gov, mayor
The administration of Josh Green’s biggest challenge has been set: How the governor administers the rebuilding of not just Lahaina, but Maui in the light of the devastating fire, will be a big measure of his success or failure in office. Read more
On Politics: Ige looks to future, reflects on COVID and surplus
When George Ariyoshi left the Hawaii governorship in 1986, he was one of the major transitional figures in modern Hawaii political life. Read more
On Politics: Gov. Green banking on approval ratings to propel policies
Measuring on a national scale, Green’s popularity has moved the Hawaii governor’s office out of the basement and onto the top floors. Read more
On Politics: Gov’s housing intents must align with neighborhoods
Every Sunday, home shoppers turn to the daily newspaper to find out about Hawaii’s home prices. Yikes. The colorful ads are offering homes for more than $1 million. Read more
On Politics: Assessing mayor’s reelection chances amid pay raise controversy, rail opening
Next year will be a major election year for Hawaii. Honolulu will have a chance to register its first formal opinion on Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi. It is also a presidential election year, which historically increases voter turnout. Read more
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