Author Archives: garyhooser

Mahalo Governor Green for listening to the community and taking prompt action to amend and improve the Emergency Housing Proclamation (EP). Mahalo even more so to the individual community members, non-profit advocacy organizations, and the best and brightest of Hawaii’s … Continue reading →

The recent bullying of a state employee at a public meeting and threats against her family on social media – is totally unacceptable. Given the passion, the spread of misinformation, and the tragedy unfolding in West Maui, the frustration and … Continue reading →

Thousands of Hawaiʻi residents are living on the streets. We have tens of thousands more doubled-up at home with mom and dad, sleeping in a friends carport, or have given up and moved away. However the Governors’ Emergency Proclamation Relating … Continue reading →

While our world locally marches forward in a seemingly normal manner, for friends and family on Maui, that same world has been turned upside down. I remember the post-Hurricane Iniki days. I remember living without electricity for months, the National … Continue reading →

It’s been over a month since I’ve posted anything here and there’s lots to catch up on. Been traveling…on a bit of a “walk-about” – both literally (5 to 10 miles a day) and figuratively (lots of reflection, introspection, and … Continue reading →

Governor Green’s Emergency Housing Proclamation represents a bold opportunity for developers, for investors, bankers, contractors, and real estate investors moving here from the continent. Local residents desperately in need of affordable housing are last in line. The proclamation is bold, … Continue reading →

2024 will be a big year in national politics but locally on Kauaʻi it may be a bit “ho hum”. There’s no Governors race, no Mayors race, our 4 state legislative seats seem locked up, and movement on the Council … Continue reading →

If you’re a regular reader and have the capacity to do so, making an online contribution to Pono Hawaiʻi Initiative today would be hugely helpful. There, I said it. Fundraising 101 – Rule #1 – You gotta ask. It’s hard. … Continue reading →

If you are interested in running for election to public office in Hawaiʻi (or anywhere really), below is information intended to help guide you through the process. The information is based on my experience running myself in 10 elections – … Continue reading →

It was Tuesday July 11, 2023, and the room was packed. The issue at hand was a luxury residential development proposed for Kaua‘i’s south-side. The majority were in opposition, their attendance driven by deep concerns for Kaua‘i’s future. Most of … Continue reading →