Hawaii is well-qualified to lead other states in a national convention.

Income inequality is behind many social conflicts in Hawaii. A range of solutions should be considered before it’s too late.

His handling of the TMT standoff exhibits paralysis and policy schizophrenia. Instead of confidence, we see chaos.

For all the demands on local government, we simply cannot afford a perception that police protection is slipping away.

It’s a shame airlines have refused to show a safety video to passengers arriving in Hawaii, but here’s what can be done to make sure visitors are informed.

Some say that’s a good thing because it encourages alternative transportation. But that kind of thinking can go too far.

Government workers are protected from retaliation if they report wrongdoing. They need to quit tolerating a climate of corruption — and so do the rest of us.

City’s crackdown on vacation rentals unfairly punishes small property owners trying to turn a profit — and is insulting to tourists.

Community concerns vary widely on different parts of the island, and Honolulu Hale’s one-size-fits-all approach isn’t working.