Steve Alm: Marijuana Legalization Carries Risks For Hawaii
The Honolulu prosecutor says greater usage would mean more negative and harmful consequences.
Naka Nathaniel: The Settlement In The Youth Climate Case Against Hawaii Is A Pretty Big Deal
The outcome of the Navahine lawsuit signaled a return to living by some of the fundamental concepts of the aloha spirit.
Denby Fawcett: YWCA Members Fight To Retain Fitness Program Before It Closes This Week
Two YWCA members trying to save the downtown YWCA’s Health and Wellness Program have been expelled from the organization.
Decisions To ‘Harden’ Hawaii Beaches Can Be Disastrous
If nature had wanted a reef, one would have grown there already.
Danny De Gracia: The Government Wants To Regulate Social Media. Not So Fast
Putting warning labels on social media is no substitute for what needs to be a bigger regulatory and representative discussion about our digital society.
What To Expect When You Submit A Community Voice
Fairness and accuracy are important in this highly popular section. Here’s how to do it and what to keep in mind.
Beth Fukumoto: How Hawaii Democrats And Republicans Can Affect The Presidential Election
Island activists on both sides are organizing efforts to influence the outcome in battleground states.
John Pritchett: Left In The Dark
Recent outages in Chinatown and downtown Honolulu have forced businesses and government offices to close as Hawaiian Electric Co. crews work to restore service. And it’s not an isolated incident, as customers in Hawaii Kai and East Honolulu have also been impacted this year.
Why I Won’t Sell Property To People Who Do Not Call Hawaii Home
All of us who do call the islands home stand to benefit from adjustments in the long-term rental and housing markets.
The Sunshine Survey: Special Interests Have Too Much Influence In Government
And almost 70% want full disclosure of all campaign contributions and lobbying work.