Finally, A Real Plastic Bag Ban For Honolulu
The new law goes into effect Wednesday, but there is more work to be done.
It’s Workers, Not Businesses, That Make Economies Thrive
And yet this obvious fact falls on deaf ears of members of the Hawaii Legislature year after year.
Hawaii Lawmakers Can Do More To Control Vaping Addiction
Proposals will include passing additional restrictions on e-cigarettes, such as removing all flavors.
Tom Yamachika: Don’t Ignore Red Flags In OHA Audit
The report should be shared with law enforcement authorities to see whether any of the conduct rises to the criminal level.
How A Living Wage Would Help Lots Of Hawaii Workers
More than half of the children in the state have a parent earning below $17 per hour.
Everything Old Really Is New Again
Private property ownership? Aristotle wrote about that. Political factions? See James Madison.
When It Comes To Housing, The Median Is The Message
For many Honolulu workers the future is more about the next grocery bill than home ownership.
Hawaii Still Backs Paris Climate Accord Even If US Doesn鈥檛
So do other states that were represented in Madrid for the annual UN conference this month.
Tom Yamachika: Do Hawaii Folks Really Work 91 Hours A Week?
A new study鈥檚 methodology is skewered, but our cost of living in general and housing in particular are certainly out of reach for many.
Trip To Iran Triggers Thoughts Of Hawaii鈥檚 Role In War
From Pohakuloa to Kahoolawe to RIMPAC, the defense industry is regrettably central to the state’s economy.