NextEra: An Evening With the Illusionist
Like the movie, we are still seeing the magician on stage but in fact he has already left the building.
Mauna Kea Is a Special Place in Humanity’s Quest for Knowledge
As a scientist, I cannot stay silent about my disappointment with the widespread opposition to the TMT, especially among students who should be knowledge seekers.
A Vital Records Change for the Transgender Community
Medical, psychological experts agree: Transgender people should be able to have their birth certificates revised without surgery first. Hawaii should make the change.
Maui Electric Plans Could Stall Move To Total Use of Renewable Energy
MECO’s plan to embrace natural gas would come at the expense of investments in wind, solar and other renewable sources.
The Science-Based Faith of the Hawaiian People
Describing traditional Hawaiian faith beliefs as ‘superstition’ involving ‘irrational fears of pagan deities’ is a misrepresentation of those religious ideas.
Tom Yamachika: Rail Decision Looms 鈥 Hold Onto Your Wallets
City strategy on extending the general excise tax surcharge for the rail project can be summed up as, “May we please have an extension forever?”
Proposed Development on Kaiwa Ridge Fuels Community Anxiety
Concerns over runoff, land clearing and visual impact on what is now mostly conservation land pit an owner family against critical area residents.
Washington, D.C., Needs More Native Hawaiian Voices
It is vital to the success of our l膩hui that more Native Hawaiians step up to become leaders and represent our interest in this current political state.
Charge Card Abuse: Big Island Mayor Resignation Is Appropriate
Mayor Billy Kenoi should consider stepping down, as investigations proceed on $22,000 in personal charges on his government purchasing card.
Science, Not Superstition, Brought Polynesians to Hawaii
Today we have a new generation of Hawaiians who insist on resurrecting the old gods and superstitious beliefs to oppress the common people.