Time To End Mass Incarceration In Hawaii
New criminal justice laws represent a good but small step toward repairing a deeply flawed system.
Court Should Never Have Allowed Offender’s Wearing Of Blackface
When a defendant created a racist spectacle, he should have been sent back to his jail cell to clean himself up.
Affordable Housing Wins With Veto Of REIT Tax Bill
Real estate investment trusts are a significant source of investment capital for Hawaii.
Condo Owners Could Face Millions Of Dollars In Potential Liability
Gov. David Ige should not veto legislation clarifying the Legislature’s intent to give associations non-judicial foreclosure power.
Tom Yamachika: Do We Have A Legitimate Government?
It depends on whether it comes from the consent of those governed. In Hawaii’s case, there was consent.
Kealoha Trial Exposes Honolulu’s Questionable ‘Tone At The Top’
Let’s learn why scandals are happening and what can be done to mitigate the risk of future fraud, waste and abuse.
Increasing The Exemption For Handyman Work Is Long Overdue
A bill before the governor would raise the threshold needed to call a licensed contractor.
This Bad Legislation Would Bail Out Condo Associations
Gov. David Ige has indicated he will likely veto Senate Bill 551. That is appropriate, because illegal methods have been used to take away people’s homes.
Governor Shouldn’t Veto Medical Cannabis Transport Bill
The legislation would let qualified patients carry their medicine for air travel within the Hawaiian Islands.
What Hawaii Can Learn From Singapore And Hong Kong
For starters: how to provide housing, plan for development and invest in infrastructure.