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June is Pride Month, dedicated to celebrating the LGBTQ+ community, their history, achievements and ongoing struggle for equality. On June 28, 1970, on the one-year anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising, the first Pride marches were held in New York, Los … Continue reading →

It seems so obvious, but the truth is many if not most candidates just don’t get it. At public forums, in letters to the editor, and when knocking of doors in the neighborhood – candidates will speak with deep personal … Continue reading →

In recognition of Pride Month, I’ve posted below the official Senate Journal of March 23, 2009, a day I am most proud of. On this day, as the State Senator representing Kauaʻi and Niʻihau, I led an effort to pull … Continue reading →

With the Aug. 10, 2024, primary election only 14 months away, local candidates need to get moving. In Hawai‘i, given the dominance of the Democratic Party, the primary is “everything.” You win the primary and you sail through the general … Continue reading →

Sometimes you just have to stop and smell the roses. Or in the case of the recent May Day celebration at Kōloa Elementary School, it was the plumeria, the stephanotis, the pikake, the ti, and so many others. Surrounded by … Continue reading →

The statements made by the Kauaʻi Council Chair on May 10th and supported by a clear majority of Council members, combined with the public statements made by the State BLNR Chair making it clear the department is taking seriously it’s … Continue reading →

Sometimes you just have to stop and smell the roses. Or in the case of the recent May Day celebration at Kōloa Elementary School, it was the Plumeria, the Stephanotis, the Pikake, the Ti, and so many others. Surrounded by … Continue reading →

I remember sitting at the dinner table shortly after the elections in 2000 and remarking to my family “Aren’t you glad the campaign is over?” My daughter Kelli-Rose, who was 12 years old at the time, didn’t miss a beat … Continue reading →

You already know “How on May 17th, 1980 I was smitten.” So what happened next? We were married on May 17, 1980 in Durban South Africa at the Old Fort Chapel. We then backpacked around Southern Europe for a few … Continue reading →

Effective March 22, 2023, Kaua‘i County became the only county in Hawai‘i whose citizens are not allowed to testify via Zoom or other remote technology. The reason given: “If we cannot get back online (after a power outage) within 30 … Continue reading →