Why is it that sometimes bad things have to happen before good people step forward to correct a situation? Unfortunately, sometimes things get a little bit too far out of control, and then people respondMore >>
The new Board of Directors of the state Department of Education has proposed decreasing the number of required social studies credits from four to three for high school students. In the deleted credit'sMore >>
Without much fanfare, the Honolulu City Council changed its chair person last week, as Nestor Garcia stepped down and Ernie Martin moved to the top rung of the Council. There were rumors about a possibleMore >>
There's talk about major renovations in Haleiwa town. Landowner Kamehameha Schools is looking to upgrade, demolish, and/or refurbish the main block in historic Haleiwa, in order to make sure the buildingsMore >>
We have a lot of phenomenal health care professionals in Hawaii at all levels. Unfortunately, we don't have enough in many areas- one estimate I heard suggests we are 700 doctors short throughout theseMore >>
The governor last week called the $4-million the state spends to secure the NFL Pro Bowl rights "egregious self-indulgence" and "stupid". Pretty harsh words for an event that provides lots of upside forMore >>
In less than a month, the Waikiki Aquarium will debut its new exhibit, an amazing tank of life showcasing coral and fishes heretofore unseen by most humans. The exhibit will be a small attempt to re-createMore >>
So here we are, 17-months away from the next, big general election, and yet the local campaigns and announcements have already begun. With U.S. House representative Mazie Hirono throwing her hat into theMore >>
It took far too long, but work has finally begun on the units at public housing project Kuhio Park Terrace. The $135-million renovation project seems like it has been well-thought out, with affected residentsMore >>