Naka Nathaniel: Finding New Reasons For Optimism In The Waters Off Lahaina
The paddle-out was a moment to reflect and feel hope a year after the nation’s deadliest wildfire in a century.
Neal Milner: Democratic ‘Brahmins’ Have Little Empathy For The Struggling Working Class
In its embrace of identity politics, the Democratic Party has lost its connection with the working class, to its electoral peril.
Naka Nathaniel: Struggling To Find Hope In The Wreckage Of Maui
We need profound change, and that means replacing a system that serves the privileged few for one that benefits us all.
Bill 46 Could Shift Honolulu鈥檚 Market To Affordable Housing
Overall, Hawaii鈥檚 housing market is geared toward producing luxury housing.
Beth Fukumoto: A Big Year For Campaign Spending, But Not In Hawaii
Even as digital advertising grows, the islands buck the spending trend due to a dearth of high-profile races.
Local Food Banks Need Community Support
Alarmingly, 30% of Hawaii households experienced food insecurity in 2023.
The Sunshine Blog: Party Politics Can Be Messy
Short takes, outtakes, our takes and other stuff you should know about public information, government accountability and ethical leadership in Hawaii.
John Pritchett: Mail It In
Hawaii’s primary election is Saturday, Aug. 10. Voted ballots must be received by 7 p.m. by the County Elections Division.
As We Come Together A Year After The Maui Tragedy, It’s OK To Not Be OK
While anniversaries can help move us forward, they can also mark a moment of reflection about how much farther we must go.
Randy Roth: Police And Prosecutors Were Irresponsible And Inept In Dana Ireland Case
There was no credible evidence that the Schweitzers had anything to do with the 1991 rape and murder.