Opinion

May 23, 2025 | 2 MIN READ

So many Americans seem to reflexively believe their elected officials are corrupt — at least two-thirds of adults, according to a recent poll by YouGov — it sometimes seems as if s...

May 22, 2025 | 3 MIN READ

The belated withdrawal of Joe Biden from last year’s presidential election has now been shown to be even more correct (the withdrawal, not the belatedness).

May 22, 2025 | 3 MIN READ

Obtaining a building permit from the Hawaii County often can take months for simple renovations and almost a year for more complicated projects.

May 22, 2025 | 3 MIN READ

Judging by public statements, prospects for a new deal to contain Iran’s nuclear program may be improving. A top adviser to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has affirmed the regime...

May 21, 2025 | 4 MIN READ

There are two distinct threats to the U.S. economy of 2025. One is the president’s shoot-first-ask-questions-later trade war, which has rattled both consumers and the bond market, not to...

May 21, 2025 | 2 MIN READ

An open letter to the people of Puna

May 21, 2025 | 3 MIN READ

Before I became an American citizen, I knew America.

May 20, 2025 | 5 MIN READ

European allies and “Five Eyes” intelligence partners are alarmed by the state of U.S. democracy. Using terms like “authoritarian,” “fascist,” “Machia...

May 20, 2025 | 1 MIN READ

Regarding proposed name change for Hawaii Island

May 20, 2025 | 3 MIN READ

The latest eruption of hostilities between India and Pakistan appears to have ended as others have — with U.S. officials helping nudge the two nuclear powers back from the brink. Neither...

May 19, 2025 | 2 MIN READ

President Donald Trump celebrates controversy. He also must revel in unnecessarily gifting his political opponents issues to exploit.

May 19, 2025 | 4 MIN READ

The Signal scandal drew howls of outrage for the way Trump administration officials insecurely exchanged texts about military strikes on Yemen. But dig a little deeper, and there’s an ev...

May 19, 2025 | 2 MIN READ

Two contradictory events this week illustrate the muddled, inconsistent mess that passes for U.S. immigration policy.

May 18, 2025 | 2 MIN READ

Protect children and have them vaccinated

May 18, 2025 | 4 MIN READ

When I first told family that I had been chosen as chancellor at UH Hilo, my mother’s cousin posted a message on my Facebook that my late father would be proud of me. I have been thinkin...

May 18, 2025 | 3 MIN READ

“Never take sides against the family” — that’s the creed of the Corleone family in “The Godfather,” and the Democratic Party today.