The only truly documented thing we know for sure is that most people vote Democratic if they vote at all. Not much news there.

Omissions are a sin that does a disservice to the public in these two recent books.

From action on the field to fans in the stands to commercials on TV, this global event has been far more unifying than America250.

Even moderate Republicans tend to vote Democrat because GOP candidates are too extreme or non-existent.

Civic engagement shows up in other ways, like helping neighbors after a flood or sharing food.

Life in Honolulu is hard on dogs for the same reasons it’s hard on people — unaffordability, confining living conditions and limited infrastructure.

Being caught in the bubble of listening only to people who share your views contributes to polarization, dehumanization and diminishing trust of others.

Each one has a role to play in making sure Hawaiʻi accomplishes great things in an appropriate way.

Her decision not to run for reelection doesn’t address the bigger problem — how inept the state is when it comes to corruption investigations.