
Context Needed To Understand Kakaako Houselessness
The historic, bureaucratic, fiscal, political and other aspects of the issue are critical to addressing community problems.

Tom Yamachika: Hawaii鈥檚 Tax Department Is Doing Better
There has been a big improvement in taking customer inquiries, but there is room to grow.

The Propaganda Of Homelessness In Hawaii
The media and the government are guilty of perpetuating fantasies.

Rat Lungworm Disease Demands State Action
The Ige administration should stop belittling the work of UH Hilo鈥檚 laboratory and fund it immediately.

Hey, Millennials: It鈥檚 Time To Engage Politically
The generation is encouraged to stop being apathetic and become involved in issues before the Hawaii Legislature.

Sweeping Parks Won’t Solve Homelessness
Resources spent on renovating and policing places like Kakaako Waterfront Park will be for naught unless we seriously address the root problems of homelessness.

We Need To Pay Attention To The New Hawaii Climate Commission
Weather and climate disasters are growing larger, wetter, stronger and in some places, more often. This is not a coincidence.

Tom Yamachika: We Should Do More To Encourage Retirement Savings
As a policy matter, we should give employers incentives to put something away for employees, just like parents do for their kids.

In Defense Of The Fishery Council
Wespac is not perfect, but without it the safeguarding of fish stocks would be a great deal worse.

How Hawaii Fits Into The Changing World Of Seed Corn Production
A UH researcher lays out the history of the seed corn industry in Hawaii. Spoiler alert: This is not a debate over GMOs or pesticides.