Hawaii Gas is conducting a blitzkrieg against Bill 25, a Honolulu City and County building code revision that would require new single-family buildings to use renewable energy for at least 90% of water heating. Read more
Amending the U.S. Constitution is difficult and it should be. Article V of the Constitution describes two ways that an amendment may be proposed: either by Congress or by a Convention of State delegates. Read more
Congressman Ed Case is not only wrong on helicopter tour safety, he and his supporters are ignoring the facts. Read more
We would like to set the record straight on an often-repeated urban myth. Read more
Amid the discussion and debate over the details, timing and cost implications of the Department of Education’s ambitious proposal for pay differentials, we must not lose sight of why we are doing this. Read more
Recent coverage regarding the Hawaiian Memorial Park expansion loses sight of the fact that this project is about much more than just a cemetery. Read more
The Hawaii State Public Library System (HSPLS) is the educational, informational and cultural heart of Hawaii’s communities. It serves as a pillar to nurture lifelong learners. Read more
Congressman Ed Case is right calling out local tour helicopter operators for their flying wherever, whenever and however they please absent regulatory enforcement by the local FAA. Read more
When my dad was locked up, I didn’t talk to anyone about it. Read more
Leaders, of all ages, we have to step up. We’re from Hawaii, and now it’s time to fight for Hawaii. Read more
Whether true or not, Hawaii has a perceived ethics problem among government employees and elected officials. Read more
Get out of building jails — FREE. Finally there is a political question on which all folks — social liberals, sane centrists, fiscal conservatives, and even our politicians whose only goal is to turn public taxes into private political donations — should be able to agree. Read more
Why is it when Native Hawaiians seek the same rights and protections to which everyone else is entitled, they are called protesters, are deemed uncooperative, or are accused of hiding something (“Beset OHA should comply with audit,” Star-Advertiser, Our View, Jan, 2)? Read more
What would you think if you saw a package that said “10% Macaroni and Cheese”? What about 10% Hawaii Guava Juice? What’s the other 90%, you might ask? The package doesn’t say. Read more
January is National Human Trafficking Awareness Month. You are likely to hear a lot about sex trafficking. Read more
As inhabitants of an island, most in Hawaii cannot fathom running out of water. However, although we are surrounded by such a precious resource, only 0.4% of the world’s water is drinkable. Read more
On Oct. 25, the state Board of Land and Natural Resources (BLNR) approved a final environmental impact statement (FEIS) for the Kawainui-Hamakua Master Plan Project. Read more
Todd Hart was riding his bike home the afternoon of Jan. 3, 2016. Although he was wearing an orange safety vest, he had not chosen to wear one of his many helmets. Read more
The close of a decade is a time for reflection. Read more
Recent news reports about illegal dumping highlight the state and county’s complicity in this serious problem in the Farm Lots section of Waimanalo Valley. Read more
A large dwelling pops up where a modest single-story home once stood in a quiet, old neighborhood. Immediately, many cry, “Monster home!” Read more
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