Ben Lowenthal: Halloween Without Front Street Was No Halloween At All
Although controversial, Halloween in old Lahaina town became the biggest street party on Maui, as well as the subject of lawsuits.
Maui County Needs Zoning Reform Now
It鈥檚 the basic policy of land use, dictating what can be built, and where. But the current code is outdated.
The Silent Treatment Is No Way To Run A Maui County In Crisis
The county won’t talk about its communications strategy regarding the deadly Lahaina fire, including who is making decisions on what to tell the public.
Beth Fukumoto: Protecting Our Rights Is Important. But We Have To Give A Little, Too
We can’t become so focused on what we’re owed that we forget to be good citizens.
Naka Nathaniel: It鈥檚 All About The Story
If we鈥檙e going to overcome the challenges in Hawaii, we need to save and share the stories of our kupuna.
Legislature Should Permanently Fund DA BUX Program
It provides fruits and vegetables to low-income families, supports local farmers and helps Hawaii鈥檚 economy.
Denby Fawcett: The Importance Of Salvaging Even Small Items From Lahaina’s Ruins
A Buddha statue, a wooden trellis and a graduation photo are among the intact treasures found in the rubble.
Matthew Leonard: The Swiss Cheese That Is National Crime Data
We驶ll soon have a more comprehensive understanding of the victims of crime, including hate crimes, in Hawaii.
Danny De Gracia: The Time To Fight The Future Is Now
Hawaii political leaders need to start getting ready for major sea level changes.
The Sunshine Blog: Zoomed Out, Wahiawa Moolah, And Someone Doesn’t Like Us
Short takes, outtakes, our takes and other stuff you should know about public information, government accountability and ethical leadership in Hawaii.