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Column: People deserve second chances, now more than ever
As the COVID-19 pandemic reshapes our economy, we also are re-examining the role of policing in our society. Read more
As the COVID-19 pandemic reshapes our economy, we also are re-examining the role of policing in our society. Read more
When COVID-19 trapped us inside, many likened our “new normal” to prison: we were confined, isolated and policed. Read more
This is an emergency situation that requires an emergency response. Now is the time to spring into action for our struggling families. Read more
Back in March, I thought my sister, Michelle Mendes, was being overly paranoid when she showed up to our house and dropped off a pulse oximeter, a lightweight device used to monitor the amount of oxygen carried in the body. Read more
“You gotta try this focaccia I bought at Whole Foods today,” my dad cheerfully chirps, as my blood pressure surges. Read more
If we all aloha one another through this difficult time, we can all move to a better tomorrow for our Hawaii collectively. Read more
Managing chronic disease, and preventing it when you can, is critical during this public health crisis. This helps with the pandemic and will keep our communities and families healthy over time. Read more
We are being bombarded daily by statistics on the number of new COVID-19 cases and fatalities in Hawaii. However, we are not given the necessary collateral information to make sense of these statistics, and in particular, to figure out how we can reduce the spread in our community. Read more
I urge at least a one-month extension (from Sept. 8 until Oct. 8) for public comments on the draft environmental assessment (EA) for the U.S. Army West Loch Ordnance Facilities at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. Read more
Where is the logic, fairness and support for local businesses? The local government shows absolutely no compassion; we should all remember this in the next election. Read more
Early last year, another 3,000 solar panels were installed at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport. This was the latest phase of a large airport improvement project, launched in 2014, that includes nearly 100,000 new LED lights and new air conditioning systems. Read more
The importance of safety has new meaning and importance in our community, our nation and the world in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more
The COVID-19 pandemic has not only unleashed a fearful and destabilizing health crisis. In its wake it has exposed our state’s economic vulnerabilities, outdated systems and social inequities that demand public investment. Read more
Until recently, Hawaii’s nursing homes, assisted-living and community care homes have been mostly safe from COVID-19. But now, outbreaks of the virus, and related deaths, in these homes are on the rise, and Gov. David Ige’s administration must take immediate action to save lives. Read more
We have watched daily the sadness of COVID-19 at the Yukie Okutsu Veterans Home in Hilo. Many have wondered how could so many of the home’s residents be affected quickly and die in such large numbers. Read more
It is time to consider ending Honolulu’s rail construction at the planned rail station just ewa of Chinatown. Read more
Generations of Oahu kamaaina observed the interesting and eccentric Mr. Raymond Kenneth Petry, known by several names, from “Mr. Peachtree” to “Tuxedo Man” to “Kailua Man.” On Aug. 22, Mr. Petry died in the night at a Manoa location where he had been staying. Read more
On Nov. 3, we will have elected the oldest person to ever become president of the United States. Read more
When you look out on our shores in Hawaii, the northern reaches of Alaska might be the last thing you’re thinking about. Read more
As a senior, Elena Kick is nervous about going into grocery stores during the pandemic: Adhering to guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), she wears a mask, maintains social distance and washes her hands frequently. Read more
The Pacific islands is the United States’ gateway to Asia: Its proximity, strategic significance and enduring political ties present extraordinary opportunities. Read more
