On Politics: Let’s hope long-time obstacles won’t trip mayor’s goals
In his televised State of the City address last week to kick off his second four-year term in City Hall, Blangiardi’s vocabulary showed how he thinks of his job. Read more
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On Politics: Agree to agree that fed chaos will hurt isle economy
It must be a first: This is not the time to worry because of a disagreement — instead, we should worry because of an agreement. Read more
On Politics: Isles brace as federal government careens with cuts
Hawaii’s economy, rarely the master of its own fate, heads into the usually blustery month of March and is expected to be tossed by that heavy hitter, the federal government. Read more
On Politics: As Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke surely knows, being No. 2 means biding time
It is not unreasonable to imagine proud parents looking at their newborn and thinking someday that he or she will be president or governor. Read more
On Politics: As Musk the unelected bureaucrat decries unelected bureaucrats, state government benefits
If our government has problems, or makes mistakes, are there causes or culprits lurking about? Read more
On Politics: Trump takes page out of Nixon’s playbook with targeted attack of unfriendly media outlets
In what has been described as a “multi-pronged attack,” President Donald Trump is intensifying his criticism of the news media. Read more
On Politics: Marijuana bill seems to move, then goes up in smoke
Democrats in the state House could give gymnast Simone Biles some lessons in how to do a backflip as last week, they once again managed to not pass a bill to legalize recreational marijuana. Read more
Column: Riding Trump wave not enough for Hawaii’s GOP
Hawaii’s GOP still must tell local voters what it will accomplish for Hawaii and give voters real hope. Read more
Column: Hawaii’s high cost of living underscores perennial problem of housing for governor
More bad news: not only is Hawaii the most expensive, the accounting shows that Hawaii’s cost of living is rising slightly. Read more
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Column: Talking about housing is easy, building is hard part
The issue for the Legislature regarding affordable housing in Hawaii is simply how much, and when can you build it. Read more
Column: Gov. Green becomes Dr. Green to oppose Kennedy
This is another example of the need to keep the doctor’s office and the voting booth separate. Read more
Column: Schatz calls for new state mindset to help Lahaina rebuild
Schatz is helping to steer an estimated $1.6 billion in new federal funding for Maui’s continued recovery, saying the money goes for building permanent housing for survivors of the Lahaina fires. Read more
Column: Federal pandemic money infuses Hawaii’s fiscal health
Compare Green’s easy economic decisions with the hard choices forced on Ige. Read more
Column: Gov. Green’s popularity provides shield for new fees
Josh Green ranks sixth nationally in governor approval ratings. Read more
Column: $80M for 2 paths for walkers, bikers? Bridge too far
Several new plans are being pushed forward that would add hundreds of millions of dollars in costs to encourage bike riding. Read more
Column: Gov. Green fortunate on good economy, but dark clouds loom
Gov. Josh Green came into office looking at a budget with the state on track to end the fiscal year with a near-$2 billion surplus. Read more
Richard Borreca: Not donkey or elephant, Gabbard just political animal
While Gabbard and family have lived a life in politics, there was no indication that she would eventually be considered for one of the most decisive federal policy positions. Read more
On Politics: For Capitol pool, artwork plan might not hold water
Hawaii is many things, but airtight is not one of them. If you can hear constant dripping sounds, it must be because you have just arrived in Honolulu. It is a leaky place. Read more
On Politics: Inouye gets his due — no strings attached, in statue
Until Kamala Harris became vice president in 2021, Hawaii’s U.S. Sen. Daniel K. Inouye was the highest-ranking Asian-American politician in U.S. history. Read more
On Politics: Ballots in mail remind about importance of voting
With just a little more than two weeks between today and the General Election, there is little more candidates can do to change their personal description from “candidate” to “winner.” Read more
On Politics: Honolulu’s airport just can’t get off the ground
Quick question: Among all the large airports in the country, which one always rates as “second worst” among large airports? Read more
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