Bernie Sanders Shifts the 2016 Presidential Paradigm
The inevitability of Hillary Clinton’s nomination has been turned on its head by Sanders, whose insurgent candidacy has breathed new life into next year’s election.
Tom Yamachika: Constitution’s Clear, So Be Careful Making Promises
No matter how great the unfunded liability becomes, there’s no getting around the promises made to our public employees.
NOAA, DLNR and the Public Must Work Together to Heal Maunalua Bay
Tuesday’s fractious meeting on a plan to more tightly regulate Manualua Bay showed all sides need to work harder to help this iconic natural resource.
Youth Involvement Critical In Saving Ka Iwi Coast
No one has a greater stake in preserving what’s left of southeast Oahu’s open space than the people who will enjoy it for decades to come.
Congress Should Approve Iran Nuclear Deal
The accord prevents Iran’s ability to develop nuclear weapons and provides for serious monitoring and verification. Call this a win for diplomacy.
Expanding Sit-Lie Ban Isn鈥檛 Solution to Homelessness Problem
It’s time to move away from simplistic approaches to a crisis that is resulting from the聽intertwining of many complex issues.
Lawmakers Should Not Have ‘Our Heads in the Sand’
A lawmaker’s comments about how legislators reacted to the homeless problem this year speaks volumes about why it’s so difficult to get help for Hawaii’s poor.
Is Donald the Trump Card in a Deck Full of Jokers?
He聽speaks truth to the soul of the GOP base, but is that a good thing for the country?
HECO’s Proposed Tax on New Solar Customers Defies Will of the People
The utility’s latest move to discourage rooftop solar installations jeopardizes families’ ability to claim a federal tax credit.
Monday Memo: Mauna Kea Rule Change, Duckworth Ascending, Ige’s BOE
Trouble at the summit prompts a new rule, Hawaii’s Tammy Duckworth’s Senate chances look great, and Ige gets to name a new Board of Education chair.