How To Really Fix Hawaii鈥檚 Elections
Forget about voter turnout. What we need are more and better candidates.
Tom Yamachika: Cashing In On Film Credits
Hawaii lawmakers have their hands full trying to strike a balance on needs versus lost revenue.
A Few Good Reads To Better Understand America
Essential background reading to understand our governing charter includes Tocqueville, James Madison and Adam Smith.
Worrying About Voter Turnout Is A Waste Of Time
Rather than whine about the no-shows, the media should focus its attention on the people who do cast ballots.
Hawaii鈥檚 Primary Was Business As Usual
How best to describe the election? How about 鈥減athetic”?
I Tried To Get A New Driver’s License And Tripped Over HECO
You have no idea how hard it can be to change your name on your electric bill.
Why Early Education Must Be Done Right
There鈥檚 a zero margin of error for creating Hawaii鈥檚 new system.
Tom Yamachika: Weekends Safe Once Again, Maybe
A taxpayer wins a calendar dispute with the City and County of Honolulu.
Reclaiming The Nation Of Hawaii鈥檚 Destiny
The restoration and return of native lands could start on Molokai.
Sense And Nonsense About Sex Offender Registries
The most common misconception is that everyone on the list is a predator who poses a substantial risk to strangers.