Halloween is a high point on the calendar each year, an occasion filled with memories, traditions and just plain fun. It also occupies an important spot as the curtain-raiser for the entire holiday season, which may be why it’s particularly risky as a coronavirus pandemic activity. Read more
Gov. David Ige’s July 17 COVID-19 emergency proclamation suspended the law requiring the state, counties and their employees to pay annual contributions to the Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund (EUTF) for fiscal year 2020-2021. Read more
Shall we continue urban sprawl onto land once used for agriculture? Or shall we keep the country country? Two proposals show where Oahu is going. Read more
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Everything old is new again — and that’s just fine with Campbell High School math teacher Wesley Adkins, who just won $25,000 to create an Ewa Beach drive-in cinema. Read more
In the midst of the biggest disruption in the history of education, we are re-evaluating and adjusting our education practices and protocols, while also questioning the core purpose of education. Read more
Larry Geller is project director of the GreenWheel Food Hub, past president and board member of the Kokua Council and secretary/treasurer for the Hawaii Coalition for Health. Read more
Synopsis: At this time of economic hardship, it does not make sense for the University of Hawaii to hire a permanent director for its Institute of Astronomy. It should reflect the belt- tightening required of the rest of the units. Read more
The late Hawaii lobbyist John Radcliffe was fond of advising clients and colleagues to “have a plan.” Read more
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