David Shapiro: Democrats’ first governor’s forum wakes up a quiet race
The Democratic primary for governor has mostly been a dry affair involving the same slick TV ads played at numbing frequency. Read more
The Democratic primary for governor has mostly been a dry affair involving the same slick TV ads played at numbing frequency. Read more
It’s the last Sunday in June and time to “flASHback” on the month’s news that amused and confused: Read more
In these politically conflicted times, folks are constantly on the lookout for reasons to be suspicious of government. Read more
Now Mayor Rick Blangiardi says he can complete a functional system for $10 billion, but only if it ends two stops short of Ala Moana Center at Halekauwila and South streets and jettisons a Pearl Highlands parking garage key to opening the system to Central Oahu commuters. Read more
A month ago I wrote that it bordered on dereliction how the Honolulu Police Commission outsourced to a $145,000 mainland consultant most of the selection of a chief to replace Susan Ballard — and took a year in the process as the department swirled in disorder. Read more
It’s the last Sunday in May and time to “flASHback” on the month’s news that amused and confused: Read more
The news is full of stories about intense public frustration in the face of COVID-19, high inflation and unprecedented political divisions. Read more
U.S. Rep. Kai Kahele has a catchy message in his run for governor: “Hawaii’s not for sale.” The question is whether he’s a credible messenger. Read more
Kirk Caldwell said the political unpopularity that led to his exit from the governor’s race was the result of “tough decisions” he made as Honolulu mayor on thorny issues such as COVID-19, homelessness and rail transit. Read more
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April’s foolery is done, and it’s time to “flASHback” on the month’s news that amused and confused: Read more
Hawaii’s freshman U.S. Rep. Kai Kahele is setting new speed records for breaking foundational campaign promises, and possibly blowing up his political career in the process. Read more
The Honolulu Police Commission has one primary responsibility by law: hiring and firing the police chief. Read more
It’s hard not to feel a good vibe from the Genki Ala Wai Project, which aims to cleanse our toxic canal that runs the length of Waikiki by seeding its muck with fermented mud balls that target the bad bacteria with healthy microbes. Read more
I stopped accepting invitations to lecture college classes after it became trendy to boycott, picket and demand apologies from speakers whose contrary views might “trigger” delicate young minds with ideas that threaten their “safe space.” Read more
There’s a popular fiddle tune at Texas dances called “Cotton- Eyed Joe” in which dancers periodically during the song shout, “BULLS—T!” Read more
There’s a restlessness in our state as we start to come out of the COVID-19 pandemic — or not. Read more
It didn’t take long for GOP state Rep. Bob McDermott to turn his U.S. Senate campaign against incumbent Democratic Sen. Brian Schatz to his signature issue: anuses. Read more
When the Legislature in 2017 approved its second bailout for the Honolulu rail fiasco — this one for $2.4 billion in excise tax and hotel tax revenues — it came with strings attached. Read more
It’s the last Sunday in February and time to “flASHback” on the month’s news that amused and confused: Read more
In its frenzy to show concern after the bribery scandal involving state Sen. J. Kalani English and Rep. Ty Cullen, the House named an advisory commission to suggest improvements to the state’s ethics, lobbying and campaign finance laws. Read more
Hawaii U.S. Attorney Clare Connors had quite the introduction after a month on the job, presiding over the announcement of a federal wire fraud and bribery case she inherited against former state Sen. J. Kalani English and state Rep. Ty Cullen. Read more