Short takes, outtakes, our takes and other stuff you should know about public information, government accountability and ethical leadership in Hawai‘i.
Commentary
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Beth Fukumoto: New Honolulu Election Proposal Is A Good Small Step
Ranked choice voting is a tangible, workable first step that voters can actually take.
Posted inCommentary
Makana Eyre: How An 1896 Ban Failed To Kill The Hawaiian Language
The demand for learning ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi is high, but immersion schools can’t find enough teachers.
Posted inCommunity Voice
Hawaiʻi Must Build Smarter After The Floods — With Trees As Infrastructure
Many natural systems have been replaced with hard, impermeable surfaces that shed water quickly. What is missing is absorption.
Posted inBlog
The Sunshine Blog: Department Of Haole Home Lands? Who’s Behind The Lawsuit
Short takes, outtakes, our takes and other stuff you should know about public information, government accountability and ethical leadership in Hawai‘i.
Posted inColumn
Lee Cataluna: Biki Is A Waste Of Money. Get Over It
Biki represented an ideal Honolulu that hasn’t worked in the real Honolulu.
Posted inLet The Sunshine In
Hawaiʻi Primary Shows There’s Still Hunger For Public Service
High-profile corruption cases and voter apathy have not crimped the desire to run for office.
Posted inEssay
Should An American Feel Guilty Rooting Against The US In The World Cup?
Success or failure on the pitch isn’t likely to bring about meaningful political change.
Posted inCartoon
Will Caron: The Burro, The Boss And The Bullwhip
Politics, policy and public affairs as seen through the eyes of our political cartoonist.