Monthly Archives: August 2025

I’m getting tons of calls and email asking me what action needs to be taken with regards to the Pōhakuloa situation and related issues. There are multiple groups, organizations, and individuals, at this very moment coalescing around this very question. … Continue reading →

My father was a career Navy man. He retired after 30 years as a Chief Boatswain’s Mate, serving for decades on the USS Bon Homme Richard. I was literally born into the U. S. military and grew up moving from … Continue reading →

The Hawaiʻi Island County Council Policy Committee on Environmental and Natural Resource Management voted 8 to 0 to pass the Pōhakuloa Resolution 234-25! Resolution 234-25 states in part: Be it resolved by the Council of the County of Hawaiʻi that … Continue reading →

While the Pōhakuloa lease extension and related issues are of huge importance to all Hawaiʻi, it’s in Hawaiʻi County where the rubber meets the road. It is the people and the lands of Hawaiʻi County where the most direct impacts … Continue reading →

The Hawaiʻi/Kauaʻi political landscape just got more interesting, more confusing, and much more complicated. Senator Kouchi’s announcement (Civil Beat – Kouchi’s Running After All) that he is definitely running for reelection in 2026 and will NOT be retiring – presents … Continue reading →

Please take a moment to read this article by Kevin Knodell in the Honolulu StarAd today entitled “Army chief vows to respect Hawaiʻi culture and environment, but 60-day timeline is questioned.” It made me want to throw up. To better … Continue reading →

Note to readers: Below is a cut and paste from today’s Honolulu Star Advertiser – well written piece by Kevin Knodell. Later today I will be posting my own “follow-up” thoughts to this and a related call to action. Army … Continue reading →

Here’s a list of all races that will be on the Hawaii ballot in 2026 AND all incumbents currently in these positions. Please let me know if you notice any errors or typos…am doing the best I can but it’s … Continue reading →

For those who are serious about their policy and politics, the most recent Campaign Spending Reports through June 30, 2025 as posted on August 10, 2025 can be found at: https://csc.hawaii.gov/CFSPublic/menu/ I encourage folks to review the data within the … Continue reading →

Today, Monday August 11th at 5pm – check out our Policy – Politics video podcast on YouTube and/or on FaceBook – We’ll be discussing the upcoming 2026 elections, hot-button “action” items, AND offering insider tips via “Lessons from the Ledge” … Continue reading →