The Case For Medical Aid In Dying
Hawaii is ready to allow terminally ill patients to bring their lives to a pain-saving end.
City Charter Commission Should Stick To Law: Don’t Pass Proposal 81
A proposal from City Managing Director Roy Amemiya would allow developers to more easily encroach on beaches
Tom Yamachika: Organic Food Tax Credit Sneaks Through Legislature
Thanks to 11th-hour maneuvering, taxpayers may pay all or part of a farmer’s expenses for producing organic crops.
‘Contested Case’ Changes May Speed Up TMT Ruling
The Thirty Meter Telescope dispute may become one of many to gain access to an expedited appeal process that should still safeguard litigants and the public.
Civil Geeks: UH Gets $20 Million To Study Fresh Water Aquifers
The award, from the National Science Foundation, will be used to better map the flow of water through Hawaii’s aquifers.
Uber: Promoting Competition And Innovation
The ride-hailing company says the taxi industry seeks to force Uber out of business with outdated regulations.
Luke Evslin: To Cut Emissions And Car Use, We Need Better Planning
Is it really too late to rebuild our communities to pedestrian scale?
All Voices Matter in Defining Student Success in Hawaii
The state strategic plan for K-12 education is being updated and extended — a process that will only realize its potential with the input of all stakeholders.
TMT: Embracing A Future Not Defined By Our Past
The Thirty Meter Telescope’s commitment to future generations in our islands includes STEM scholarships and other college grants for Hawaii students.
Ian Lind: Legislators, And The Political Process, Deserve More Respect
Hawaii’s lawmakers may not talk openly about how things get done at the Capitol, but it’s impressive that they accomplish as much as they do.