With just five weeks to go, it’s “go time” for Hawaii’s candidates heading into the political homestretch. It’s been an election season like no other — with the coronavirus pandemic forcing new ways of remote campaigning, and with vote-by-mail ballots starting to go out next week for the Nov. 3 general election. Read more
In regards to the Hawaii State Teachers Association vowing to fight in court the state’s recent announcement that public schools may start in person classes next month, I say, shame on the teachers’ union. Read more
Cut pay of top elected, appointed officials; Kupuna care homes need more funding; Stopping at Chinatown keeps rail options open. Read more
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The gradual reopening of Oahu is underway, which means access again to our great outdoors — but everyone must remember that we still live in COVID- contagious times. 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
The Hawai‘i COVID Collaborative is a hui of private health care systems, businesses and nonprofits formed to address the unmet need for reliable, accurate, actionable public information. Read more
Synopsis: Hypocrisy is rife. A new appointment to the Supreme Court, based on ideological positions, could soon bring an end to abortion rights. Read more
We have two politicians with a demonstrated ability to talk and and talk, struck mute when the question is, “What will you do about rail?” Read more
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