Danny De Gracia: Newly Elected? Here’s How Not To Be Corrupted
Anyone can run for office, but not everyone wins. Those who made it have a responsibility to work as agents of reform and positive change.
Bill 123 Is Good Housing And Climate Policy For Hawaii County
The legislation also marks a turning point in how the island approaches demand for local workforce housing.
Kirstin Downey: Hawaii’s Last Sugar Lobbyist
Jack Roney represented Hawaii’s sugar growers in Washington, D.C., for nearly a decade — the last chapter of an already declining way of life.
Neal Milner: Firing Of UH Athletic Director Was By The Book. And That’s OK
Save your conspiracy theories. You’ll never know why David Lassner fired Craig Angelos unless they tell you.
Matson鈥檚 New Vessels Illustrate Jones Act鈥檚 Grip On Hawaii Shipping
Customers ultimately will be the ones to foot the bill, thanks to America鈥檚 protectionist maritime law.
Beth Fukumoto: We Can Stop Terrorist Money Without Hurting Legit Nonprofits
Hawaii’s congressional representatives split on the bill. Ed Case supported it, Jill Tokuda opposed.
Celebrate Hawaii’s Cultural Heritage With Greater UNESCO Recognition
It鈥檚 time for the state to petition the National Park Service and the U.S. Secretary of the Interior for inclusion of sites.
The Sunshine Blog: Bidding Aloha To James And Rose, Kauai’s Avatar Anchors
Short takes, outtakes, our takes and other stuff you should know about public information, government accountability and ethical leadership in Hawaii.
Will Caron: Playing With Fire
Under pressure from condo owners and boards, the Honolulu City Council may weaken proposed long-delayed legislation to mandate sprinklers in all residential high-rises.
Danny De Gracia: We Have To Protect Public Education
Public education has an increasingly valuable role in holding the line for America鈥檚 institutions, values and collective knowledge.