Hawaiʻi made moped helmets mandatory last year, but police aren’t issuing tickets and few riders appear to be voluntarily donning the protective gear.

Critics say cheap boards harm the ocean and give people a false sense of safety.

Lawmakers are pushing for the education department to create more hands-on and project-based learning opportunities for students.

The sport originated here and is part of Hawaiian culture, but until now it had second-class status in the schools.

Hopefully a bill to accomplish that will make it out of conference committee this week at the Legislature.

Everyone, including law enforcement, should value the accountability that comes from citizens filming cops.

It’s important to recognize the responsibility that comes with using fireworks. But we should be able to find a way to have safe celebrations.