Author Archives: garyhooser

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 →

We need elected leaders who can’t sleep at night. Those who lead our government should be individuals who cannot “un-see” the injustice that permeates our so-called modern civilization. We need servant leaders who toss and turn throughout the night as … Continue reading →

It’s way past time for our elected Democrats to step up, support, and FIGHT for the values and principles outlined within the Hawai’i Democratic Party Platform. We need those who wear the “D” during their election campaigns to prove they … Continue reading →

Walking in the Kōloa Days Parade this past Saturday was a fun reminder of how: “Lucky we live Kaua‘i”. The weather was perfect, a hot summer day with blue skies and a cool breeze when you were fortunate to be … Continue reading →

I’m parking 5 years of my previous writing here on this page today. This is a LiveJournal Blog I started in 2005 and then switched to WordPress in 2010…sooooo that means about 20 years of writing policy, politics, and personal … Continue reading →

Mahalo for taking the time to check in and read this blog once in a while. I do my best to keep my posts informative, useful, entertaining if possible – and not too long. If you want more… Please consider … Continue reading →

Months ago Hawai’i legislators were told to hold August 25-29, September 29-October 3, and November 17-21 for a possible special session to deal with the anticipated Trump budget cuts. The Legislature convened a special session in 2017 to deal with … Continue reading →