Russell Ruderman: Dispelling The Disinformation On Electric Vehicles
Recognize oil industry propaganda for what it is and join the ranks of satisfied EV drivers.
We’ll Keep The Heat On Hawaii’s Lawmakers When They Reconvene
The 2024 session begins in three months. It’s another chance to improve the way the Legislature conducts the people’s business — and it’s an election year.
Jonathan Okamura: Filipino Americans Get A Month To Celebrate Their History
There is no officially designated Chinese American or Japanese American History Month in Hawaii. That may be because they already enjoy high political and economic status.
John Pritchett: Sticky Situation
The mayor of Maui County has told the EPA it can seal Lahaina’s toxic ash with a
soil stabilization product, even though some warn of its potential public health consequences.
Chad Blair: Can Josh Green Restore Hawaii’s Broken Trust?
After the fires, the governor says it’s really the only way to resolve the state’s longterm challenges.
Ben Lowenthal: My Hope for Hawaii’s New Supreme Court Justices
Gov. Josh Green will choose two new associate justices from a list of six in coming weeks.
Catherine Toth Fox: Parking Is Easier On Maui These Days. That’s Not A Good Thing
Local businesses are suffering since visitor numbers dropped drastically after the deadly fires in August.
Beth Fukumoto: Hawaii Isn’t Insulated From The Threat Of Political Violence
Most Americans don’t support violence to advance a political agenda, but there are communities more willing to tolerate it.
Neal Milner: A (Possibly) Momentous Pronouncement By My 3-Year-Old Granddaughter
What to make of a little girl telling her dad she is “Jewisher” than he is, eight years later?
The Sunshine Blog: Blangiardi Builds His War Chest
Short takes, outtakes, our takes and other stuff you should know about public information, government accountability and ethical leadership in Hawaii.