
Let鈥檚 Send A Welcoming Message On Immigration
The hookipa bill at the Hawaii Legislature seeks to minimize fear among undocumented immigrants and maintain community safety.

Bill Could End Academic Freedom In Hawaii
Senate Bill 2328聽is a strong disincentive to teach and will politicize the University of Hawaii.

Aging In Place Care Is Safer Than Ever
Hawaii’s families have a right to place their loved ones where they want to.

Tom Yamachika: Why Tax Fix Shortcuts Might Be Unfair To You
Hawaii statutes don鈥檛 give our state Department of Taxation math error authority.

Has Honolulu Lost Its Civic Pride?
A recent trip to a city in New Zealand illustrates what its residents are doing right and what we are doing wrong.

Treat The Housing Supply Like One More Critical Infrastructure
Everyday people in Hawaii need adequate housing, and the government should help.

Public Participation More Vital Than Ever In Polarized Times
Democracy in Hawaii requires strong citizen input and high-caliber public engagement for our leaders to become more effective.

More On Why The Hawaii Superferry Flopped
Its route included Pailolo Channel, regarded as the roughest patch of ocean in the islands.

Hawaii Needs A Plan To 鈥楽helter In Place鈥�
False alarm aside, we need to talk about how the public is supposed to respond to a real ballistic missile attack.

Tom Yamachika: Will The Legislature Enact Tax Relief?
Hawaii lawmakers will have to decide whether to conform to central provisions of the Trump Tax bill.