In this election year, one result is already in: Hawaii voters want clean elections. Early this month, a SurveyUSA poll of more than 1,000 Hawaii voters found deep and broad support for the idea. Read more
The deaths of five family members on March 10 have left Manoa Valley in a state of shock and disbelief. Read more
No matter how you feel about tourism, the reality for all of us is that it’s the state’s biggest industry and the source of much of our income. Read more
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
Imagine life in Hawaii without our locally owned family businesses. There’d be no poke from Foodland, no chili from Zippy’s, and no Coco Puffs at Liliha Bakery Read more
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
The recent editorial, “Constructing a stronger Hawaii” (Star-Advertiser, Our View, March 3), offered one viewpoint on an important issue — yet there are other factors contributing to the problem that are often ignored. Read more
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
Our islands and the surrounding ocean, cherished by kamaaina and visitors alike, need consistent funding to ensure that we fulfill our huge kuleana (responsibility) to properly manage Hawaii’s precious ecosystems and cultural legacy. Read more
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From the pandemic to devastating wildfires, Hawaii’s business community has faced unique challenges that have been difficult to overcome. Read more
The Ukrainian people continue to die while America’s politicians endlessly debate whether to send or not send aid to Ukraine. Read more
Sunday’s Manoa murder-suicide that ended with the death of two adults, two children and one teenager has left our community reeling. Read more
It’s deja vu all over again with a pair of companion bills currently before the Hawaii Legislature seeking to impose an unnecessary labor mandate on the barge industry. Read more
I am a student representing Leeward Community College Waianae Moku as well as our Student Advocates for Environmentalism club, an organization created to vocalize the issues of environmental concern experienced by students in the Waianae Moku campus location. Read more
Each March, county and state officials, along with the president, recognize Red Cross Month. Read more
As a student in high school, nutrition is the most important asset to my educational journey. Read more
Putting their mother, Emily, a retired school teacher, in a nursing home was never an option for the Peters family when Emily was diagnosed with dementia. Read more
The life of the land is perpetuated in righteousness. Read more
On March 1, 1961, President John F. Kennedy signed an executive order creating the Peace Corps, a new agency with an opportunity for Americans to serve their country and their world. Read more
Investing in early childhood care and education is vital infrastructure needed to build our economy. Read more
The right to vote is one of the greatest privileges of democracy. Read more
