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“We’re going to close up our hotel and take our business somewhere else where the taxes are lower!” said No Hotel On Kaua‘i Ever. Ditto for luxury vacation rentals, and so many other property owners who don’t live here, don’t … Continue reading →

“Today’s discussion is not about taking hits, or shots — nor is it about weed. It’s about power and control.” I wrote this for today’s Civil Beat and it seems to have struck a chord. “Hawaii’s House Speaker Has Way, … Continue reading →

The game has changed since I last posted a few hours ago. Our efforts have paid off and SB1543, publicly funded elections, has been scheduled! Wednesday at 2pm is the day and time. Please submit testimony and help pass the … Continue reading →

Publicly funded elections, SB1543, has been scheduled for Wednesday, April 5th at 2pm! Mahalo to all from across the islands for the hard work and persistence. It’s time now to double-down, provide supportive testimony, and pass the word to friends … Continue reading →

Sitting in the Kapa’a crawl, heading South, and not moving at all for what seems like a long, long time – I found myself thinking “Can’t wait until the Coco Palms Hotel opens up.” They say sarcasm is the lowest … Continue reading →

Kauaʻi is now the only County in Hawaiʻi to prohibit remote interactive conference technology (ICT) testimony by citizens. No more Zooming in from Kekaha or Ha’ena to testify. Nope, you now have to take the day off, drive into Līhu‘e
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An acquaintance grabbed my ear recently saying, “Gary, how can we get rid of all those homeless people?” He went on to bemoan the presence of the poor and unwashed that seem to be sleeping under every bridge and in … Continue reading →

I miss Larry Rivera. He and Gloria, and his entire family hold a special place in my heart. I was traveling and off island during his recent celebration of life, but was there in spirit and share here today my … Continue reading →

One man in the legislature is controlling the outcome of an issue that impacts potentially every woman in the State of Hawaiʻi. As a man whose grandchildren have been born both at home on Kauaʻi with midwives in attendance, and … Continue reading →

Believe it or not, it’s time for those new candidates considering a run for office in 2024…to…well…get running. The August 2024 Primary Election is only 17 months or so away and anyone serious about winning, best be getting real, very … Continue reading →