Kealii Lopez

Kealii Lopez is the former president/CEO of 'Olelo Community Media and the former director of the state Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs.
AARP Hawai‘i Urges Support For Modest Tax Break For Caregivers AARP Hawaiʻi

AARP Hawai‘i Urges Support For Modest Tax Break For Caregivers

Several bills still alive at the Legislature would provide support to family caregivers.

The Promise Of Social Security Must Continue File Photo

The Promise Of Social Security Must Continue

Congress should step up before millions of Americans are left with less than they’ve earned.

Hawaiʻi’s Family Caregivers Are Heroes Who Deserve Support Getty Images/iStockphoto

Hawaiʻi’s Family Caregivers Are Heroes Who Deserve Support

House Bill 701 would give limited financial support to some through a modest, nonrefundable tax credit.

Work With Vulnerable Neighbors On Disaster Preparation NOAA/National Weather Service

Work With Vulnerable Neighbors On Disaster Preparation

As we near hurricane season, Hawaii needs to be better prepared to address the needs of elderly populations.

‘Missing Middle Housing’ Can Provide Affordable Homes Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021

‘Missing Middle Housing’ Can Provide Affordable Homes

It provides options that are lacking for young professionals, families and kupuna.

Hawaii Must Help Seniors Pay For Their Rent Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022

Hawaii Must Help Seniors Pay For Their Rent

Two bills will reduce evictions and keep kupuna off the streets and in supportive affordable housing.

A Hawaii Retirement Savings Program Is In Hawaii’s Best Interest Courtesy: 401(K) 2012/Flickr

A Hawaii Retirement Savings Program Is In Hawaii’s Best Interest

Senate Bill 3289 would provide a state-facilitated payroll-deduction plan for private sector employees.

Hawaii Residents Need Relief From Rx Greed Flickr.com: Images_of_Money

Hawaii Residents Need Relief From Rx Greed

For too long drug companies have been price gouging seniors and hardworking Americans.

Time For Native Hawaiians To Step Forward Before It’s Too Late Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Time For Native Hawaiians To Step Forward Before It’s Too Late

Perhaps the “radicals” were necessary to reach this point, but it’s time for a silent majority to embrace the opportunity to establish our own government.