The Lahaina Wake-Up Call: A New Path For Hawaii’s Energy Independence?
The state should make it a priority to include extensive community engagement, enhanced safety, and reinforced resilience against natural disasters.
Denby Fawcett: The Old Taboo Against Talking Politics At Thanksgiving Is Hard To Uphold
The trick for a host is to keep the conversation informational rather than confrontational and better yet, keep it humorous.
John Pritchett: Kabuki Dance
Hawaii Gov. Josh Green and House Speaker Scott Saiki traveled to Japan this week to drum up some much-needed business back home.
Reform-Minded Legislators Have Plenty Of Weapons — They’re Called Rules
Lawmakers don’t need leadership positions, just knowledge and guts, to dramatically change how the next session plays out.
The Civil Beat Editorial Board Interview: UH Economists Sumner La Croix And Carl Bonham
The economists say Maui’s economy appears to be in better shape than anticipated, and they don’t expect Japanese visitors to return to pre-pandemic levels anytime this decade.
The Sunshine Blog: Lazy Lawyers? Federal Judges Are Concerned
Short takes, outtakes, our takes and other stuff you should know about public information, government accountability and ethical leadership in Hawaii.
Ben Lowenthal: Hawaii Prosecutors Need To Be Willing To Scrutinize Convictions
The number of exonerations is growing around the nation, and that trend could become increasingly costly for taxpayers.
A Proposal To Overhaul Condominium Management
Because the self-governance concept is fundamentally flawed.
Eric Stinton: This Is What It’s Like Training For How To Respond To A School Shooting
Imagine if people rallied around their local schools the way they rallied around guns.
Denby Fawcett: Finding ‘Dignified Housing’ Is A Pipe Dream For Many In Hawaii
The current need is most pressing in Lahaina, but the rest of the state is also suffering from a lack of dignified housing.