
Lawmakers Must Put Living Wage Over Corporate Profits
Two legislative newcomers urge senior colleagues to prioritize working families over business interests.

Honolulu Police Are Using Lethal Force Far Too Often
A high percentage of officer-involved shootings by the Honolulu Police Department involve circumstances that pose little threat to cops.

How To Encourage Healthy Diets And Support Local Agriculture
Nutrition incentive programs like SNAP help stretch budgets and put good food on tables.

Hawaii’s Minimum Wage: How High? For How Long? Is It Enough?
A $15 per hour wage phased in over several years should not be a problem, barring a serious economic downturn.

Tom Yamachika: Could Toll Booths Work On Oahu?
Their legality might be questionable unless state law is changed to permit it.

Short-Term Rentals Are Ruining Neighborhoods Like Waikiki
The City Council is considering bills to regulate vacation rentals, but the legislation doesn’t go for enough.

Trump’s ‘Contribution’ To Global Ecology
Ironically, his trade policy might actually lead to a contraction in the global economy and thereby lower CO2 emissions.

Let’s Keep Hawaii Film-Friendly
The islands are in fierce competition with states such as Georgia and New Mexico.

Mainland Critics Overreact To Ed Case’s Goofy Comment
Social media commentators should take a hard look at Hawaii and understand its multicultural experience.

Tom Yamachika: DOE’s Repair Backlog Is How Much Again?
This year, it’s estimated to be $868 million — nearly triple the amount reported last year.