Catherine Toth Fox: Travel —And Spend — Wisely When Going To Maui
Visiting the whole island can help stimulate the local economy, still reeling nine months after the fires.
Neal Milner: It Will Be A Long Time Before We Can Call This Year’s Legislative Session ‘Historic’
We focus too much on the dog-and-pony show of the session. When it’s over, the real work begins.
The Sunshine Blog: Guess Who Just Got Out Of Federal Prison Already?
Short takes, outtakes, our takes and other stuff you should know about public information, government accountability and ethical leadership in Hawaii.
Work With Vulnerable Neighbors On Disaster Preparation
As we near hurricane season, Hawaii needs to be better prepared to address the needs of elderly populations.
Naka Nathaniel: How To Be A Leader In Hawaii
We’re desperate for community-focused leaders, especially in times of crisis.
Beth Fukumoto: Keeping Kids Safe On The Internet Brings Out Rare Bipartisanship
Hawaii’s Brian Schatz leads “a growing cohort of senators” pushing for social media age restrictions.
John Hill: A Lawsuit Against The Child Protection System Digs Up Troubling Facts
In the absence of legislative oversight, litigation is one of the few ways to find out what went wrong.
Supporting Biki Means Supporting A Robust Bike Share Program For Oahu
Bicycles offer affordable transportation and mental and physical health benefits.
Chad Blair: Senate Interrogations And House Lovefests When The Money Committees Meet
Sen. Donovan Dela Cruz and Rep. Kyle Yamashita take different approaches to crafting the state budget.
Russell Ruderman: Gestures From The Legislature
The shaka is one thing, but a different kind of salute was given to serious ethics reform by lawmakers this year.