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The most important race in the Hawaiʻi primary election on August 10th is for State House of Representatives District 25 (Ala Moana, Kaka‘ako, Downtown). Entrepreneur, attorney, philanthropist, and dedicated community advocate Kim Coco Iwamoto Versus Speaker of the House Scott … Continue reading →

In response to requests from friends and networks across the islands – The below is a list of 15 candidates running for the State House of Representatives that I would vote for if I lived in that District. In Hawai’i … Continue reading →

The upcoming primary election ballot for Kaua’i at first glance looks a little boring – but read through because it’s not. Not one member of our state legislative delegation has a primary challenger. US Representative Jill Tokuda is also running … Continue reading →

A must read to get a glimpse at the bizarre Kauaʻi County Council “back-story” now going on. Journalist Emma Grunwald writing for “Kauaʻi Now” does her homework and quotes directly from what are normally private “executive session” minutes. If you … Continue reading →

Someone said to me recently, “Why do you bother doing the work you’re doing? Nothing you or I do is going to make a difference.” My answer is, I don’t have a choice. I am blessed (or cursed depending on … Continue reading →

In an effort to clear out my brain, I am compelled to think it through, and put down my thoughts in writing. If you’re someone who likes to get into the weeds, you might enjoy the reading – Others maybe … Continue reading →

Governor Green has signed SB3202 into law. This new law effectively circumvents the Kauaʻi County Charter by transferring the power of subdivision approval in the urban district, from the Planning Commission to a single individual, the Kauaʻi Planning Director. The … Continue reading →

Governor Green has announced that on Tuesday May 28th he will be signing SB3202 and throwing local planning, local communities, and Kauaʻi County particularly – under the bus. He will be joined in the festivities by U.S. Senator Brian Schatz, … Continue reading →

The Pacific Missile Range Facility Barking Sands (PMRF) Environmental Impact Statement Preparation Notice (EISPN) is out, and at first read seems woefully inadequate. See for yourself, https://pmrf-kpgo-eis.com The U.S. Navy on Kaua‘i holds various lease’s and easements giving them control … Continue reading →

Growing up, I remember my mother would sometimes say, “If they’re willing to lie, they’re also willing to cheat and steal.” Mark Twain more famously said, “There are three kinds of lies: lies, damn lies, and statistics. Such describes the … Continue reading →