We Can’t Let Airbnb Commercialize Hawaii’s Beaches
A bill before the Legislature would exempt the company from tax laws that apply to local property managers and allow it to hide illegal operators.
Ian Lind: Lyft Took Us For Quite A Ride
Don’t let our experience sour you on ride-hailing companies, but next time we’ll call a cab.
Honolulu Has No Business Giving Building Funds To New Hope Church
City Council Chair Ernie Martin and Councilman Joey Manahan have forgotten separation of church and state.
Wahiawa General Hospital Needs Aloha, Not A Corporate Takeover
Helping the struggling hospital with a modest annual subsidy makes good financial and moral sense.
Blood Ivory, 2016: A Poem
A Hawaii poet moved by the brutal violence driving elephants to the brink of extinction tenderly introduces his daughter to the gentle giants at the Honolulu Zoo.
Denby Fawcett: The Sad Story Of Child Sex Abuse In Hawaii
Child sex abuse lawsuits have sparked reforms and heightened awareness. But for victims, the pain lingers.
Disappointed? New Warning Signs Soft-Pedal Real Danger
State and tourism officials just don’t want to say anything that could scare tourists — especially when it comes to drowning in Hawaii.
No Scapegoat, Don Horner Earned His Departure From HART
A skilled bank executive with years of private-sector experience from the private sector, Don Horner failed to adjust his style in his capacity as a public servant.
Patients Caught In The Crossfire Of HMSA’s ‘War On Doctors’
A new payment system for doctors rewards physicians for healthier patients who require less care. That doesn’t bode well for patients who require complicated, expensive care.
Reader Rep: Journalism Is The Best ‘Worst’ Job In The World
Why would anyone become a journalist? I’m glad you asked.