This animal actually thrives on stress, and that’s only one of its coping mechanisms that humans would do well to emulate.

From Starbucks bathrooms to Hawaii’s recount law, the columnist has a lot on his mind this holiday season.

Government agencies conduct important research that helps businesses and individuals assess risks. This administration imperils that research.

Words have meaning especially as you age.

If voting is the cornerstone of democracy, it’s on rickety footing.

Emergency preparedness isn’t just about shoring up Honolulu’s infrastructure. It also depends on our social infrastructure — the vitality of our neighborhoods.

The city is in a lousy bargaining position in its search for a partner to finish construction and operate the system.

The truth is, most Americans are fine with the idea of finding common ground — as long as it involves the other side coming to its senses.

How the approach of a potentially devastating storm provided an almost welcome distraction to this 40-year resident watching from afar.

Whether Donald Trump wins, loses or does not run, the islands’ Republicans will likely be even worse off than they are now.

A former leader of the religious right who turned away from fundamentalism provides a rare case study of how to leave polarization behind.

People know that what their mayor or governor does has more impact on their lives, but they are still fixated on Washington.