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Letter for Thursday, September 7, 2023

Support Kaua‘i Bus I am writing today in support of more funding for public transportation on Kaua‘i. I don’t think the Kaua‘i Bus should’ve canceled…

HOOSER: Time for an emergency session is now

Heads up to the Governor and State Legislature: Maui must be our top and most urgent priority, but we also cannot sidestep other critical issues,…

HOOSER: Why have political parties?

There are four political parties active in Hawai‘i — Democratic, Republican, Green, and Aloha ‘Aina. What purpose do they serve? What could they accomplish if…

Letters for Wednesday, August 23, 2023

Being prepared As we watch what is unfolding on Maui, I can’t help but reflect on what Kaua‘i has gone through with ‘Iniki, and then…

HOOSER: So you want to get involved?

Would you like to get more involved in the local world of policy and politics, but wondering where to start? It’s easy really, and a…

Letter for Sunday, August 6, 2023

Be informed The “Sound of Freedom” movie, even if sensationalized, is a wake-up call. When drug smuggling and human trafficking makes headlines, we blame the…

Letter for Wednesday, August 2, 2023

Bad guys with guns Many are clamoring for stricter gun control laws or banning guns completely or even going after firearms manufacturers. Bad guys love…