It’s easy to be a cynic and in these times of hardship and turmoil, it’s very hard to be optimistic. But we must have hope,…
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What power and responsibilities are specifically granted to the council and its members? The County Charter is essential reading for those serious about this question…
Kaua‘i has a solid waste crisis. According to county officials, the current landfill will fill up before a new one is ready. More than half…
It’s easy to imagine the scene at the big square building in Honolulu, Wednesday Jan. 17, opening day of the 2024 legislative session. There will…
“Prior to appearing before the County Council or administrative agency, a lobbyist shall orally disclose his or her status as a lobbyist and the person…
There’s nothing we can really do about it, the underlying issues are far too complicated, and we have far too many important problems of our…
Bring it on. As the door to 2024 begins to open, I see sparkles of opportunity beckoning in the distance. The challenges facing our community…
Either I’m evil or I’m ignorant was the message delivered to me recently via email. Another scolded me, saying she was offended that I had…
Let’s talk law-making for a moment. If you could pass any new law at the county level, what would that be? Seriously: All four Hawai‘i…
This past Saturday, the State Central Committee (SCC) of the Democratic Party of Hawai‘i (DPH) unanimously adopted a formal resolution calling for an immediate, permanent…