Think About It editorials

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  • May 16, 2013

    In case you needed just one more sign about the changing and fragile world in which we live today, look no further than what's happened to our local 4th of July events. Bad enough that the military cuts
    In case you needed just one more sign about the changing and fragile world in which we live today, look no further than what's happened to our local 4th of July events...

  • May 13, 2013

    Many of us know the story of "The Hunt For Red October." The plot involves intrigue, people in positions of power involved in assumptions and second-guessing. There are lots of twists and turns and- in
    Many of us know the story of "The Hunt For Red October." The plot involves intrigue, people in positions of power involved in assumptions and second-guessing...

  • May 9, 2013

    I was driving around the other day, going from point A to point B about 15-miles away. The drive took 40-minutes as traffic inched along and the ride was bumpy on bad roads no matter which way I turned. Interestingly,
    I was driving around the other day, going from point A to point B about 15-miles away...

  • May 6, 2013

    Finally. Well, maybe... It appears that we have absolute local leadership consensus on what to do with the dilapidated Natatorium at the end of Waikiki beach. After years of neglect, slow deterioration,
    Finally. Well, maybe... It appears that we have absolute local leadership consensus on what to do with the dilapidated Natatorium at the end of Waikiki beach...

  • May 2, 2013

    18-months out from the next general election, and the local political season has begun in earnest with the report that U.S. House representative Colleen Hanabusa will challenge new Senator Brian Schatz
    18-months out from the next general election, and the local political season has begun in earnest with the report that U.S. House representative Colleen Hanabusa will challenge new Senator Brian Schatz in the Democratic Senate primary race next summer.

  • April 29, 2013

    One of the areas that is feeding the growth in our local tourism industry is business travel. More meeting and convention planners are deciding that Hawaii really is a fine place to hold a gathering, either
    One of the areas that is feeding the growth in our local tourism industry is business travel.

  • April 25, 2013

    In 10-days, "It's Academic Hawaii", will kick off its 2nd season right here on KFVE. This exciting high school quiz show will air on Monday nights at 7pm, and repeat the following Sunday at 6pm. Last year,
    In 10-days, "It's Academic Hawaii", will kick off its 2nd season right here on KFVE...

  • April 22, 2013

    Too many events last week were stunning or even numbing in nature. The tragedy at the Boston Marathon, the tragedy of a huge explosion in West, Texas, and finally, for me, the tragic loss locally of a
    Too many events last week were stunning or even numbing in nature...

  • April 18, 2013

    As the plants go in, the people simply move around. The (de)Occupy Honolulu movement, formerly part of the Occupy movement seen in cities throughout America, simply moves across the street, so they can (re)Occupy
    As the plants go in, the people simply move around. The (de)Occupy Honolulu movement, formerly part of the Occupy movement seen in cities throughout America, simply moves across the street, so they can (re)Occupy Honolulu.

  • April 15, 2013

    Often times in Hawaii, we see things don't get done swiftly and we simply accept it. Repairs, actions that need to be taken, we simply shrug our shoulders, shake our heads, and accept "that's just the
    Often times in Hawaii, we see things don't get done swiftly and we simply accept it...

  • April 11, 2013

    Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell waited an extra month vs. other mayors before giving his first State of the City address, seen live on KFVE last Wednesday. Caldwell, with more time to plan,  laid out some
    Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell waited an extra month vs. other mayors before giving his first State of the City address, seen live on KFVE last Wednesday...

  • April 8, 2013

    It seems that not a single month goes by these days without some form of chastisement for the University of Hawaii by elected officials. After UH gained some autonomy, it appears that top UH officials,
    It seems that not a single month goes by these days without some form of chastisement for the University of Hawaii by elected officials.

  • April 1, 2013

    Morning drive time traffic was relatively non-existent last week, due in large part to a couple of holidays and many local schools celebrating the week long spring break. Which got me to thinking, what
    Morning drive time traffic was relatively non-existent last week, due in large part to a couple of holidays and many local schools celebrating the week long spring break.

  • March 28, 2013

    The University of Hawaii-Manoa on behalf of its athletics department is apparently going to ask the UH Board of Regents to forgive its ever-growing athletics department debt, which will reach upwards of
    The University of Hawaii-Manoa on behalf of its athletics department is apparently going to ask the UH Board of Regents to forgive its ever-growing athletics department debt, which will reach upwards of $13-million by the end of this fiscal year on June 30.

  • March 25, 2013

    Money and quality... Sometimes you can't get one without the other. Sometimes you can. Over and over again the past few weeks we have seen contentious issues arise regarding pay raises or salaries for
    Money and quality... Sometimes you can't get one without the other. Sometimes you can.

  • March 18, 2013

    They're coming from everywhere, and that's good news. More visitors from more places means the tourism industry is literally spreading the wealth, which bodes well if one area suddenly contracts or if
    They're coming from everywhere, and that's good news....

  • March 11, 2013

    I've never met Japanese real estate magnate Genshiro Kawamoto. Like most of you, I see the occasional stories about him, his properties, and the sometimes bizarre adventures surrounding his real estate
    I've never met Japanese real estate magnate Genshiro Kawamoto....

  • March 7, 2013

    I was fortunate enough to moderate a lively panel discussion last week at a business professionals' luncheon that featured three Big Island food providers- a lobster farmer, a restaurant purveyor, and
    I was fortunate enough to moderate a lively panel discussion last week at a business professionals' luncheon that featured three Big Island food providers- a lobster farmer, a restaurant purveyor, and a cattle rancher.

  • March 4, 2013

    A recent Gallup well-being poll shows Hawaii to be the top state in the nation for the fourth consecutive year. People here are apparently pretty satisfied with their lives, their physical and emotional
    A recent Gallup well-being poll shows Hawaii to be the top state in the nation for the fourth consecutive year.

  • February 28, 2013

    Country star Alan Jackson just held a successful concert at the Blaisdell Arena on Sunday night, and the inimitable Carlos Santana is in town for shows this week on Oahu and on Maui. It's great when top
    Country star Alan Jackson just held a successful concert at the Blaisdell Arena on Sunday night, and the inimitable Carlos Santana is in town for shows this week on Oahu and on Maui.

  • February 25, 2013

    While we still hear tales of woe and uncertainty regarding some aspects of our local economy, there are some large areas of growth that bode well for the future. The tourism numbers continue to stay strong,
    While we still hear tales of woe and uncertainty regarding some aspects of our local economy, there are some large areas of growth that bode well for the future.

  • February 18, 2013

    The University of Hawaii Athletics Department finally consolidated the many names used for its team and will move forward with two monikers- "Warriors" for men's sports and "Rainbow Wahine" for women's
    The University of Hawaii Athletics Department finally consolidated the many names used for its team and will move forward with two monikers- "Warriors" for men's sports and "Rainbow Wahine" for women's sports.

  • February 14, 2013

    In a bit of psychobabble, a friend of mine used to say "wherever you go, there you are". Trite, cute, but perhaps prophetic when you think about those words. As an Oahu resident, I also cherish the times
    In a bit of psychobabble, a friend of mine used to say "wherever you go, there you are".

  • February 11, 2013

    How well do you know the person in the cubicle next to you at work, the one who takes care of your stuff when you're out sick or on vacation? How well do you know the neighbor next door who takes in your
    How well do you know the person in the cubicle next to you at work, the one who takes care of your stuff when you're out sick or on vacation?

  • February 7, 2013

    You have to hope that the efforts of the NFL players in this year's Pro Bowl will be enough to convince the league that the game should continue to be played, and should continue to be played in Hawaii.
    You have to hope that the efforts of the NFL players in this year's Pro Bowl will be enough to convince the league that the game should continue to be played, and should continue to be played in Hawaii.

  • February 4, 2013

    A couple of well-known people here apologized publicly last week. "Hawaii Five-0" actor Scott Caan, while interviewed on "Chelsea Lately", a caustic cable comedy show, responded to the host's comment about
    A couple of well-known people here apologized publicly last week.

  • January 31, 2013

    Nowadays, it's hard to get through a week without hearing about some new ranking list- best beaches, best hotels, best foods, best movies, most beautiful left-handers, etc. One reason we see so many such
    Nowadays, it's hard to get through a week without hearing about some new ranking list- best beaches, best hotels, best foods, best movies, most beautiful left-handers, etc.

  • January 28, 2013

    The NCAA, in an effort to streamline its archaic recruiting rules and get in line with reality, at least in one area, has opened the communication floodgates with its new rules, and that won't necessarily
    The NCAA, in an effort to streamline its archaic recruiting rules and get in line with reality, at least in one area, has opened the communication floodgates with its new rules, and that won't necessarily help the University of Hawaii.

  • January 21, 2013

    A couple of lessons have been learned, sadly, over the past month or so: Lesson #1: when something seems too good to be true, it often is. Whether it's a sales deal that requires you to read the fine print,
    A couple of lessons have been learned, sadly, over the past month or so...

  • January 17, 2013

    The Wounded Warrior Amputee softball team did its thing here last week, proving that even with disabilities, these veterans remain undaunted. The athletic skill and positive attitudes displayed by this
    The Wounded Warrior Amputee softball team did its thing here last week, proving that even with disabilities, these veterans remain undaunted.

  • January 14, 2013

    While many debate the values and long-term costs of the newly approved healthcare initiative, one thing is for certain. Hawaii, like other places is going to have more need than ever for quality care with
    While many debate the values and long-term costs of the newly approved healthcare initiative, one thing is for certain.

  • January 10, 2013

    When the state Council on Revenues revised its forecast on state tax collections last week, the primary word that followed the announcement seemed to be "caution". After a number of relatively weak years
    When the state Council on Revenues revised its forecast on state tax collections last week, the primary word that followed the announcement seemed to be "caution".

  • January 7, 2013

    Some moron really messed things up over the New Year's holiday. Apparently someone or a consortium of idiots thought it would be fun to damage a chair lift at a Waimea, Kauai public swimming pool. And

    Some moron really messed things up over the New Year's holiday. Apparently someone or a consortium of idiots thought it would be fun to damage a chair lift at a Waimea, Kauai public swimming pool.

  • January 3, 2012

    Lots of items here are up for grabs in 2013, including Turtle Bay development (or not), the progression of the rail system to and from central O'ahu, and perhaps even a final decision and action taken
    Lots of items here are up for grabs in 2013, including Turtle Bay development (or not), the progression of the rail system to and from central O'ahu, and perhaps even a final decision and action taken on the rundown Waikiki Natatorium.

  • December 31, 2012

    Believe it or not, the first shots of the 2014 local election season were fired last Wednesday when Governor Abercrombie selected Lieutenant Governor Brian Schatz to fill the U.S. Senate seat left vacant
    Believe it or not, the first shots of the 2014 local election season were fired last Wednesday when Governor Abercrombie selected Lieutenant Governor Brian Schatz to fill the U.S. Senate seat left vacant upon the passing of esteemed senator Daniel Inouye.

  • December 27, 2012

    Now that we've survived the Mayan doomsday and Christmas traffic, here are some local items of note to ponder as we approach the new year: Will the elevated rail project, with a 1.55-billion dollar check
    Now that we've survived the Mayan doomsday and Christmas traffic, here are some local items of note to ponder as we approach the new year....

  • December 20, 2012

    ‘Twas the weekend before Christmas, and all through the house, Not a creature was stirring, except for the clicking of that incessant computer mouse, The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, Heck,
    ‘Twas the weekend before Christmas, and all through the house,

    Not a creature was stirring, except for the clicking of that incessant computer mouse....

  • December 18, 2012

    Annually, through one survey or another, we get reminded just how tough it is to do business in Hawaii. A recent survey by the Small Business and Entrepreneurship Council that looks at the environment
    Annually, through one survey or another, we get reminded just how tough it is to do business in Hawaii.

  • December 10, 2012

    As some people continue to debate whether or not a smoking ban on local beaches is an affront to individual liberties, keep this startling fact in mind. According to a story last year by Huffington Post
    As some people continue to debate whether or not a smoking ban on local beaches is an affront to individual liberties, keep this startling fact in mind.

  • December 6, 2012

    When Farrington High School auditorium's roof collapsed two-weeks ago, we all breathed a sigh of relief that no one was injured or killed. Obviously, it could have been much worse. What this proved, if
    When Farrington High School auditorium's roof collapsed two-weeks ago, we all breathed a sigh of relief that no one was injured or killed.

  • December 3, 2012

    Voting should not be an arduous, cumbersome, frustrating task. As a part of the rights of freedom as a U.S. citizen, you should have the freedom to vote with ease and easy access. It took me 10-minutes
    Voting should not be an arduous, cumbersome, frustrating task. As a part of the rights of freedom as a U.S. citizen, you should have the freedom to vote with ease and easy access.

  • November 29, 2012

    It is often time stunning and numbing when an institution goes away. So it was with great sadness that I heard two weeks ago about the apparent shutdown of Hostess Brands. And with the passing of the 82-year
    It is often time stunning and numbing when an institution goes away. So it was with great sadness that I heard two weeks ago about the apparent shutdown of Hostess Brands.

  • November 26, 2012

    Hawaii is a land of beauty, without a doubt. Along with beautiful people, we have some of the most amazing sites on the planet. So why is it that so much of our infrastructure is simply awful? Streets
    Hawaii is a land of beauty, without a doubt. Along with beautiful people, we have some of the most amazing sites on the planet.

  • November 22, 2012

    In 2008, the Big Island banned smoking and tobacco use at all County beaches, parks, and recreational facilities. In 2010, Hawai'i County expanded its protections against second–hand smoke when it passed
    In 2008, the Big Island banned smoking and tobacco use at all County beaches, parks, and recreational facilities.

  • November 19, 2012

    Don't look now, but it's that time of year. Yes, the holidays are upon us, and with them come the normal seasonal madness of gifting, food excesses, being thankful, acknowledging people, etc. While being
    Don't look now, but it's that time of year. Yes, the holidays are upon us, and with them come the normal seasonal madness of gifting, food excesses, being thankful, acknowledging people, etc.

  • November 15, 2012

    Voter turnout was once again pretty weak in Hawaii, and even for those who did bother to show up, there was no guarantee that an actual paper ballot would be available. Yes, just when it seemed like the
    Voter turnout was once again pretty weak in Hawaii, and even for those who did bother to show up, there was no guarantee that an actual paper ballot would be available.

  • November 12, 2012

    The final tallies are in from Election Day and the results have been digested. While some candidates and voters might have indigestion, it's time for every winner to get back to work and solve the problems
    The final tallies are in from Election Day and the results have been digested. While some candidates and voters might have indigestion, it's time for every winner to get back to work and solve the problems they were elected to deal with.

  • November 8, 2012

    The new University of Hawaii's Cancer Research Center does not officially open for about 115-days, but it's already expanding. How can that be? Well, according to a Pacific Business News report last week,
    The new University of Hawaii's Cancer Research Center does not officially open for about 115-days, but it's already expanding.

  • November 5, 2012

    I heard a number of people talking last week about the tsunami, the inconvenience that it caused some people on a Saturday night, and all for some benign minor wave action. And then I was reminded by new
    I heard a number of people talking last week about the tsunami, the inconvenience that it caused some people on a Saturday night, and all for some benign minor wave action.

  • November 1, 2012

    I find it disingenuous for news entities to tell you who to vote for. I think generally that news organizations should report the news, not be the news. Thus, you won't find me pontificating tonight about
    I find it disingenuous for news entities to tell you who to vote for. I think generally that news organizations should report the news, not be the news.

  • October 29, 2012

    People will be glad to see the end of political season for a number of reasons. While politicians often publicly lament the negative tone of campaigns, just about everyone seems to wade into those fetid
    People will be glad to see the end of political season for a number of reasons.

  • October 25, 2012

    I have often lamented Hawaii's woeful voting numbers, the apparent lack of interest- "Ainokea" in local terms. I wondered if people really believed that their vote didn't matter, that our system was going
    I have often lamented Hawaii's woeful voting numbers, the apparent lack of interest- "Ainokea" in local terms.

  • October 22, 2012

    I went to the Hawaii Automobile Dealers Association convention 10-days ago and was glad to hear that things are picking up on the local auto front. Lots of initiatives are in place and being worked on
    I went to the Hawaii Automobile Dealers Association convention 10-days ago and was glad to hear that things are picking up on the local auto front.

  • October 18, 2012

    New coaches, new system, new players; this year's edition of University of Hawaii football had all of the signs of a rebuilding year- months before opening day. And thus far, it has been a slow and often
    New coaches, new system, new players; this year's edition of University of Hawaii football had all of the signs of a rebuilding year- months before opening day.

  • October 15, 2012

    One man's passion is another man's angst. Maybe that's not a proverb, but it might be the reality when looking at the planned real estate development in the works between downtown and Ward Avenue. The
    One man's passion is another man's angst. Maybe that's not a proverb, but it might be the reality when looking at the planned real estate development in the works between downtown and Ward Avenue.

  • October 8, 2012

    Most any sane person would agree that the issues of child sexual exploitation and underage prostitution need serious attention and action. And while everyone would agree with measures aimed at curbing
    Most any sane person would agree that the issues of child sexual exploitation and underage prostitution need serious attention and action.

  • October 4, 2012

    Lack of leadership, lack of accountability, lack of autonomy, lack of trust, lack of letting people do their jobs, lack of responsibility... there are all kinds of "lack" that have become apparent as the
    Lack of leadership, lack of accountability, lack of autonomy, lack of trust, lack of letting people do their jobs, lack of responsibility...

  • October 1, 2012

    We have only some many ways to get from here to there on most of our islands. So when we suffer from clogged arteries, we don't have lot of options in many instances. The windward side is now blessed with
    We have only some many ways to get from here to there on most of our islands. So when we suffer from clogged arteries, we don't have lot of options in many instances.

  • September 27, 2012

    The announcement that yet another Apple product is hitting the streets reminds of Paul Revere letting everyone know "The British are coming!" Everyone reacts and responds… well, at least those who have
    The announcement that yet another Apple product is hitting the streets reminds of Paul Revere letting everyone know "The British are coming!" Everyone reacts and responds…

  • September 20, 2012

    Hawaiian Airlines continues to expand with more routes to more cities; Walgreens locally is adding yet another location next month; there is a new shopping center soon to be opened in Ewa Beach. Target
    Hawaiian Airlines continues to expand with more routes to more cities; Walgreens locally is adding yet another location next month; there is a new shopping center soon to be opened in Ewa Beach.

  • September 17, 2012

    The headline of last Friday's newspaper said "Rail construction might be sidelined until spring". Of course, that headline didn't tell us spring of what year. "Sidelined" is often a term used for injured
    The headline of last Friday's newspaper said "Rail construction might be sidelined until spring". Of course, that headline didn't tell us spring of what year.

  • September 13, 2012

    Last week I was fortunate enough to have the opportunity to read to and talk to kids again at Moanalua Middle School during their annual X-Treme Reading Kickoff event. The reading program at MMS is well-run
    Last week I was fortunate enough to have the opportunity to read to and talk to kids again at Moanalua Middle School during their annual X-Treme Reading Kickoff event.

  • September 10, 2012

    The coqui frog situation is more than just a noisy nuisance in Hawaii. The little critters are apparently loved by people in Puerto Rico, but locals and visitors here are mostly just wishing they would
    The coqui frog situation is more than just a noisy nuisance in Hawaii.

  • September 6, 2012

    There was a great story early last week about Maui police officers helping residents escape a home fire in Kahului. The alert actions of Officer Slonim and his compatriots who arrived shortly after Slonim
    There was a great story early last week about Maui police officers helping residents escape a home fire in Kahului.

  • September 3, 2012

    Every other year, we ask why Hawaii has such a weak record of showing up on election days. Well, aside from general apathy, a dearth of candidates in many races, and the belief that nothing ever changes,
    Every other year, we ask why Hawaii has such a weak record of showing up on election days.
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