Editorial: Farm to School is worth cultivating
There is no argument that quality K-12 education is a public necessity — investing in informed future generations boosts local economies and is of great import to society as a whole. Read more
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ALICE families in dire straits in Hawaii
In Hawaii, the cost of paying for basic needs rose even faster than the national rate of inflation, according to ALICE studies — and that hurts families that are struggling financially the most. Read more
Editorial: Tougher laws for human trafficking
Human trafficking is underway in Hawaii on any given day. Police, prosecutors, social workers and health care providers know this, because cases come to the surface when a trafficking victim or concerned witness calls a hotline, when perpetrators are caught in a sting or when a victim is injured or killed by a trafficker. Read more
Editorial: Take urgent action on housing needs
To hear Gov. Josh Green tell it, the state is making considerable headway to meet the housing needs of its people. Read more
Editorial: Military plays role in housing crunch
Congress required the Department of Defense (DoD) to report on Hawaii’s military housing and the effects military usage of private housing units has on the islands, with good reason: Hawaii was due a thorough examination of the issue. Read more
Editorial: Cooperate, focus on isles’ priorities under Trump
President Donald Trump has begun his second term in office, reasserting in his Monday inaugural address many of the themes familiar to those who watched his run for the White House, and especially to those who supported him. Read more
Editorial: Enforceability key for fireworks law
Gov. Josh Green, with state Attorney General Anne Lopez and other officials, has sketched out plans for proposed changes to Hawaii’s fireworks laws, modifications designed to streamline enforcement and goose penalties in a bid to better protect residents. Read more
Editorial: Rapidly build up Hawaii’s wildfire response
Communication and communication systems, which so devastatingly failed during the Lahaina fire, must be addressed — now. Read more
Editorial: HECO hits mark with fire risk plan
Hawaiian Electric (HECO) submitted its 2025-2027 Wildfire Safety Strategy (WSS) to the Public Utilities Commission this week, outlining its intention to protect the electric grid from being damaged or causing damage during wildfires, hurricanes, tsunami and flooding, and recognizing the growing threats that are exacerbated by climate change. Read more
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Editorial: Transparent isle lawmaking a must
The 2025 Hawaii Legislature began its 60-day session on Wednesday, and the public must see good-government reforms that should have been enacted years ago. Read more
Editorial: Sharply eye costs of tourism budget
The pressure is on the Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA) to scale back its spending aspirations, and that’s coming straight from the top — the governor’s office. Read more
Editorial: Full count of isles’ homeless needed
There is no such thing as “too much information” when it comes to guidance for programs to address Hawaii’s homelessness problems. Read more
Editorial: Do more to house Lahaina survivors
Stark figures from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) latest Point-in-Time (PIT) count reveal a whopping 87% increase in Hawaii homelessness between 2023 and 2024, with primary blame laid on the Aug. 8, 2023, Maui wildfires. Read more
Editorial: Time is now for climate action
The Legislature must act to establish a Hawaii Climate Resilience Fund; set aside disaster recovery funds; and expand the new state Fire Marshal Office and related programs, like Firewise. Read more
Editorial: Hawaii health staffing needs booster shot
The health of Hawaii — or at least its capacity to care for its people — is gradually on the mend. Read more
Editorial: Grim events are agents for change
It’s been a terribly traumatic start to the new year in Hawaii. Read more
Editorial: Way to revival long, winding, worth it
Downtown Honolulu’s character is changing to include residences and day-into-night activities, but it won’t be quick, and it’s not likely to be completely predictable, as shifting plans for redevelopment are already altering expectations. Read more
Editorial: Transparency key for sewer fee hike
It’s all but impossible to make Oahu taxpayers happy about looming increases in sewer fees. Read more
Editorial: Navy must ensure safe mine training
It’ll be one of the more consequential decisions in recent years regarding Hawaii’s contribution to U.S. military strategy: Whether to renew the Navy’s operating permit for training at sea around Hawaii and California, which aims to expand mine warfare training here. Read more
Editorial: Mayor Rick Blangiardi has much left to do
It’s heartening to hear Mayor Blangiardi promise to waste no time in moving forward. Now, as he also recognizes, the administration’s success or failure will be measured by its performance. Read more
Editorial: Deadly blast must be wake-up call
A toppled “cake bomb” made up of massed aerial fireworks launched into a huge cache of illegal explosives inside an Aliamanu carport on New Year’s Eve, inflicting a horrific toll. Read more
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