A new law year clarifies that “mandatory” resort fees are subject to the hotel tax.

Dedicating a portion of property taxes to fund additional affordable housing would be a step forward.

The new normal is when a person’s pronoun is not assumed because of the way they look or dress.

Cranky. Arrogant. Difficult. The former businessman and presidential candidate left an indelible image on this writer.

There must be plans for short-term assistance to residents and visitors, and long-term plans for storm protection.

The Thirty Meter Telescope has followed over a decade-long process and bent over backwards to listen to everyone.

New criminal justice laws represent a good but small step toward repairing a deeply flawed system.

When a defendant created a racist spectacle, he should have been sent back to his jail cell to clean himself up.

Real estate investment trusts are a significant source of investment capital for Hawaii.

Gov. David Ige should not veto legislation clarifying the Legislature’s intent to give associations non-judicial foreclosure power.

It depends on whether it comes from the consent of those governed. In Hawaii’s case, there was consent.

Let’s learn why scandals are happening and what can be done to mitigate the risk of future fraud, waste and abuse.