I have been a bit puzzled over the past few weeks as I've noticed more and more of those "Defend Hawaii" tee-shirts with an assault rifle on the front. I am well aware of the emotional issues regardingMore >>
Recently while driving home from Makakilo, I noticed a long stretch, once again, where the lights are out. It was the same way a year ago. It's an area where people travel 60 MPH, or more, on a regularMore >>
The State of Hawaii has put forward a bold, nine-step plan to show absolute improvement in lessening the homeless problem through Hawaii, especially on Oahu. The plan is aimed to do far more than simplyMore >>
What is progress? Well, that usually depends on who you ask. Many people think progress on the North Shore of Oahu involves construction and redevelopment with new roads and some job security for residentsMore >>
The newly-appointed Department of Education certainly has its work cut out for it, but two glaring issues have come to light recently that need to be addressed. First, there is the issue of dwindling summerMore >>
As yet another generation of farmers disappears, and as a younger generation weighs the pros and cons of continuing these mainly-small business ventures, the Hawaii Farm Bureau Federation is morphing,More >>
The legislature was in overdrive last week trying to move bill forward bills quickly or re-do budgets based on the latest projections. With the well-understood uncertainty surrounding Japanese tourismMore >>
A two-month drive to get more people to vote in Hawaii got underway this week. What might actually be sadder than the fact that only 61% of eligible voters even bother to register in Hawaii is the factMore >>
When it comes to adjectives describing places, sometimes the word "sleepy" is used in reference to Hilo. Sometimes "rainy" is a word that comes to mind. Well, having just returned from yet another wonderfulMore >>