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HOOSER: Election 2026 — Fighters Wanted

Received an email recently saying, “I’ve a friend who’s considering running for the House, she’s articulate, smart, and community minded. I’m hoping you can meet…

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…

EDITORIAL: Keep wary eye on political corruption

There’s much to unpack from the stunning news that a wealthy developer with a notable presence in Hawaii has been indicted for alleged illegal campaign…

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…

EDITORIAL: Kealoha comrades leave lasting stain

Forthcoming guilty pleas to federal conspiracy charges from two former top-tier members of Honolulu’s city administration — former Corporation Counsel Donna Leong and ex-Police Commission…

Letters for Saturday, February 8, 2025

E-bikers need rules “Two Keiki injured after e-bike collision” — I hope that the two recover quickly! Some time ago (approximately a year), I’ve written…

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…

EDITORIAL: Hawaii must hedge against federal chaos

A White House order caused a scattershot “freeze” in federal funding for programs and nonprofit organizations nationwide and set off chaos and confusion in Hawaii…