Author Archives: garyhooser

Every day we hear of senseless killings. Children die in their classrooms, political figures are assassinated in their homes and onstage, innocents are murdered without trial or sentencing, and there are tragic shootings in communities everywhere. Gov. Josh Green’s recent … Continue reading →

The Charter of the County of Kaua`i states in Section 32.01. “There is established within the legislative branch an office of the county auditor, to be headed by a county auditor who shall be appointed by the county council…” For … Continue reading →

Eleven people are dead, blown to pieces because they were suspected members of a Venezuelan gang of drug traffickers. There was no trial, no testimony, no jury, and no opportunity to deny the allegations. Neither the names nor the ages … Continue reading →

Uncle Loui Cabebe is smiling down upon us, of that I have no doubt. As a member of Ke Kauhulu O Mana and a plaintiff in our communities recent huge win at the Hawai’i Supreme Court, his legacy of caring … Continue reading →

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 →