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Sometimes the state Senate and House seem mired in confusion. So here’s some help translating what they just did.

State lawmakers could learn something from our congressional representatives, who are accomplishing something even though they’re in the political minority.

The background of the two finalists for Hawaii public schools superintendent leaves little room for optimism that either candidate can create a brighter future for Hawaii schools.

Should commercial interests and economic growth be more important than natural capital and a sustainable future?

It’s OK for colleges to turn down the voices of political extremism. They have other avenues to express their First-Amendment views.

Lawmakers’ failure to approve environmental, economic and social justice bills should hasten the movement toward new leadership.

Small victories like helping a 5-year-old girl are celebrated, but the relief efforts of the government and big organizations have been lacking.

It’s dumb to ditch a half-built rail project after spending $4 billion. It’s even dumber to spend another $6 billion to $9 billion for slight traffic improvement and serious environmental harm.

U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions’ recent dis of Hawaii as merely “an island in the Pacific” has roots in mainland perceptions.

The proposed constitutional amendment to pay for schools should have at least gotten a vote by the full Legislature.