Lessons From Polling In Hawaii
Civil Beat’s pollsters explain why they got it right this year.
From Lanai, A Plea For Greater Transparency About The Pandemic
Lanai lacks local leadership that could and should be responsible for keeping island residents informed in times of crisis.
Tom Yamachika: A Ham-Fisted Way Of Getting Folks Back To Work
Should hotels really be forced by government to rehire employees laid off due to the pandemic?
Why Politicians Should #Divest
Our representatives should not own stock in the system they regulate.
On The Withdrawal Of The US From The 2015 Paris Agreement
Global warming is still a very real threat. The U.S. needs to get serious about living up to this promising agreement.
Tom Yamachika: Someone Listened To My Howl In The Woods
Was it the governor鈥檚 intent all along to suspend the procurement code only where the pandemic emergency required quick action?
Your Vote Is Safe 鈥斅燗nd Vitally Important To Our Democracy
With less than a week to go until Election Day, U.S. Sen. Mazie Hirono is urging everyone to get their ballot in.
Campaign Corner: Why I’m Supporting Megan Kau
Former Honolulu prosecutor and mayor Peter Carlisle tells us why he thinks Kau would be the best person to be the next Honolulu prosecutor.
Is Hawaii Leading The Clean Energy Revolution?
We need to lead on more than just carbon reduction.
Tom Yamachika: Making Up For Budget Shortfalls
Expect the Hawaii Legislature to be flooded with revenue enhancement proposals.