Lingering issues are the poison pen of Hawaii politics. They are what people think about when they say that Hawaii government doesn’t work.

Free drinking water must be more accessible to reduce the use of plastic bottles and make sure all residents can stay adequately hydrated.

Oahu has been fortunate to avoid the worst of storms but the effects of a warming planet will require a more proactive approach to disaster preparedness.

In the meantime, we should strengthen our communities and let those around us know we are voting.

Hawaii has tools that can help bridge the wide gap between the haves and have-nots. Let’s use them.

Honolulu appears headed for a new round of sweeps but the mayor says he’ll have places for the homeless to go.

We have no shortage of rubber-stampers and wait-and-seers. What we need are people willing to do the hard work of reform and be accountable.

A Bishop Museum exhibit features images of artifacts taken from the islands by the Captain Cook expedition.

We rank high for women officeholders, but male candidates still raise twice as much in campaign funds.

Why glorify rich celebrities who gobble up the Valley Island’s real estate?