Being denied appropriate health care services can leave you feeling hopeless. If you are convinced your health plan is wrong and you think that delay could be harmful, get the care first and then hold the health plan accountable. Read more
In many ways, 83-year-old “David” is symbolic of the hundreds of mentally ill people living in our streets. Read more
The Hawaii Department of Education is deciding whether to rebuild King Kamehameha III Elementary School in Lahaina or near Kapalua Airport, an 18-minute drive away. Read more
Not everyone expecting a strong night for former President Donald Trump was a Republican. I’m the former vice chair of the Oahu County Democrats, and I did, too. Now an independent, it bemused me to see what’s become of a once great farmer’s-laborer’s party. Read more
Today, I was thrilled to see Ho‘ike’s Public Access Channels broadcast in pristine high-definition (HD), thanks to Hawaiian Telcom. Read more
As a lifelong Democrat, I’ll be honest: I’m disappointed in the results of the 2024 elections. Read more
As we pass the halfway point of the 2020s, the climate crisis is escalating at a pace that defies our preparedness. Read more
Like a summer without enjoying time at the beach or time with our families, the Fourth of July and New Year’s Eve without fireworks just doesn’t feel right. Read more
The 2023 Hawaii Domestic Violence Counts Report found that programs helped 847 adults and children survivors in a single day. Read more
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I read the recent state Department of Health (DOH) report on premature deaths in Hawaii due to chronic hepatitis C, available online, with great concern and sadness. Read more
I recently returned to Honolulu from a week of canvassing for Vice President Kamala Harris in Allentown and Bethlehem, Penn. The experience reaffirmed my belief in the vitality of our American experiment in democracy. Read more
In recent years, America has faced an intense power struggle between Democrats and Republicans over key issues such as education, immigration, foreign policy and women’s rights. Read more
With the presidential election fast approaching, I have taken time to consider broad perspectives about the key issues at stake this year and the solutions each party offers. Read more
These days, consumers feel like everything comes with added fees. The cost of living in Hawaii is crippling, but when you are hit with fees for swiping a credit card, it feels excessive. Read more
Hawaii journalists are doing “pretty good” when reporting on pedestrian traffic deaths, according to national transportation expert and former reporter Angie Schmitt. Read more
The world’s population is starting to recognize that the declining health of our planet is a defining issue of our times. No one can survive and thrive without a livable planet. Read more
During Domestic Violence Awareness Month, currently being observed, much of the conversation centers on the devastating impact of abuse and the critical need for individuals in dangerous situations to find safety. Read more
University of Hawaii faculty devote their lives to studying different fields and willingly pass on their knowledge to the next generation. Read more
It’s an honor to serve our community by providing the basic sanitation services that keep our island healthy and thriving. Read more
In recent years, the U.S.-Japan alliance has drawn dramatically closer. This is mainly driven by mutual fear of China’s rise and intentions especially in regard to Taiwan, shared concern about East Asian shipping routes, and the North Korean nuclear weapons program. Read more
As a dedicated Ocean Safety officer with decades of service, I feel compelled to express my concerns regarding the upcoming ballot question proposing the establishment of a commission to appoint a chief of ocean safety. Read more
