Hemp: You’ve Come A Long Way, Baby
But the state still needs to write rules to put Hawaii’s program in place. And Gov. Ige needs to free up $400,000 to help it along.
When It Comes To The Marine Monument, Bigger Is Better
The biological and cultural reasons to grow the monument to nearly 600,000 square miles are solid. Don’t worry: Ahi will still be on the menu.
Dan Gluck Is A Great Choice To Run The State Ethics Commission
The selection of ACLU Hawaii’s Daniel Gluck elevates an experienced advocate for the public interest when strong leadership is deeply needed.
Legislature, Ige Get It Right On CARE Act
Giving home caregivers the knowledge they need to help discharged patients heal makes good sense and will benefit not just seniors, but everyone.
Congress Won’t Act On Gun Control, But States Like Hawaii Can
Change is coming not out of gridlocked Washington, but from places such as Honolulu and Sacramento
Honolulu Ethics Director: Losing Him When We Need Him Most
Chuck Totto spoke truth to power and looked out for the public’s interest in an environment where neither was appreciated.
A Step Toward Accountability On Police Misconduct
Last week’s state Supreme Court ruling on 12 serious misconduct cases makes one thing clear: There’s no blanket right of confidentiality.
Presidential Politics: Our Civic Duty For The Next 5 Months
Don’t call it a horse race or a beauty pageant. Make a sober evaluation, and do it based on the facts, the positions and the merits of the race.
Honolulu’s Not-So-Glamorous NY Times Closeup
An article featuring the mayor’s frank description of sidewalk sit-lie bans details a strategy driven by dollars rather than humanity.
Police Reform May Be Hard, But It Must Be Done
Session after session, legislators shy away from passing basic police reforms.聽They have a聽duty to act.