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HOOSER: National manure pile hits the wind

When you think it can’t get much worse, American diplomacy led by President Trump and Vice President Vance — implodes on national television. Regardless of…

HOOSER: Policy, politics and process — unhinged

The Hawaii House of Representatives has once again shown its utter disregard for the public’s right to meaningfully participate in the law-making process. This time…

HOOSER: 2025 — Time to pivot

Where were you, “Pop Pop”? Where were you in 2025 when it started? Did you fight back or did you look the other way? Did…

HOOSER: Getting past recalcitrant incumbents

“Publicly funded Clean Elections, Rules Reform to increase transparency and accountability, and tightening campaign spending laws are all worthy goals,” will be the refrain from…

HOOSER: Advice for the ‘first-timers’

At least a dozen brand new people were elected this past November 5th to serve at all levels of Hawaii state and county government. Each…

HOOSER: Missive for the change-makers

Without a doubt, I’m the luckiest, most fortunate guy on the entire planet. My health is good. I walk almost daily along the coastline soaking…

HOOSER: Down the political rabbit hole

Kauai Mayor Derek Kawakami told Hawaii Public Radio’s Catherine Cruz last week, “I think ultimately I’d like to make a run for either one of…

HOOSER: A New Kaua‘i Council Dynamic

Congratulations to former Councilmember Arryl Kaneshiro and our brand new Councilmember Fern Anuenue Holland, both of whom recently won election to the Kaua‘i County Council.…

HOOSER: To those candidates who lost

Losing sucks, but please don’t blame the voters. You lost, and you should take responsibility for that loss — no one else. Having been a…