Column: Annual Men’s March Against Violence a chance to show support, learn
The last 12 months have been the deadliest for domestic violence in Hawaii in many, many years. Read more
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Column: Domestic violence affects us all, a whole community approach is necessary
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a time to renew our commitment to alleviating this pervasive issue that destroys families and tears at the fabric of our community. Read more
Column: Empower Hawaii families, supports against suicides
As we observe Suicide Prevention Month this September, it’s important to confront a silent crisis affecting our communities: suicide. Hawaii faces its own set of challenges, including geographic isolation, mental health stigmas and disparities in health care access. Read more
Column: Act on permanent housing solutions for local people
About 28.6% of Maui residents spend half or more of their income on rent; they are considered severely rent-burdened. Read more
Column: Water is precious resource for all of public to share
It’s April of 2024 in Lahaina. A week’s worth of rain preserves the land and changes the dry landscape completely. As the rain disappears for a time, so does the beautiful, green landscape. Read more
Column: Rebuild coral reefs that help prevent coast erosion
The beautiful coral reefs that once decorated the shoreline surrounding Maui’s west coast are dying from a variety of human toxins and the rising temperatures created by industrial pollution. Read more
Column: Non-aligned partner like India may be good for Hawaii
Hawaii residents have become patently aware of the risks of war. Hawaii has a rich history of activism, opposing the militarization of the islands. Read more
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
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
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Column: Deciphering the war in Gaza with one eye on the past
Years ago, after President Lyndon B. Johnson sent a massive force to Vietnam and initiated the American buildup against North Vietnam, I recalled a seminar I took at Stanford on Thucydides’ history of the Peloponnesian War. Read more
Column: Short-term units for homes, kauhale for homeless
The cost of housing and the crisis of homelessness remain two of our biggest challenges in Hawaii, but over the past 15 months we have taken action and implemented new solutions — producing measurable results and making real progress on these issues. Read more
Column: Zoning reform can cure isles’ housing struggles
Hawaii is an especially desirable place to live — unless you’re trying to buy or rent a home. Read more
Column: Allow more ohana housing to ease crisis
This year, the state Legislature’s Housing Chairs Rep. Luke Evslin and Sen. Stanley Chang took bold action to address Hawaii’s housing crisis by introducing House Bill 1630 and Senate Bill 3202. Read more
Column: Meet evolving mental-health needs after Maui tragedy
While much of the focus has been on replacing tangible losses — homes, businesses, schools and jobs — we must also prioritize recovery from the disaster’s significant and long-lasting impact on mental health. Read more
Column: Don’t rebuild using dated, nonresilient safety codes
Consistent with similar efforts advanced by analogous lobbies in other states, this bill puts the builder and developer interests ahead of Hawaii’s residents, whose health and safety it places at greater risk. Read more
Column: The Maui catastrophe is a wake-up call
The aftermath of every catastrophe includes a long period of finger-pointing and, after the devastation of Lahaina, the local emergency manager had his share. Read more
Column: Crackdown on short-term units will hurt isle people
In September, enforcement of New York City’s 2022 short-term rental rules began — and we can now see the results. Read more
Column: All hands on deck to build Hawaii’s eldercare system
A reliable and updated infrastructure keeps communities safe, productive and happy. Read more
Column: Engage isle kupuna in Alzheimer’s study
I have high hopes for what we will do in Hawaii in terms of breaking new ground in caring for our kupuna by developing a program to reverse cognitive decline in a group setting. Read more
Column: Critical challenges loom, but human spirit strong
Before this brand new year becomes obscured with more issues, there are at least three concerns, from my perspective, that require our moral resolve, our collective effort, our principled thinking and our sustained action: the extinction of all creation, our violent culture, and technological “progress.” Read more
Letters: High hopes for 2024
Readers write in to share their hopes and dreams for this new year. Read more
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