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My phones been ringing off the hook (IYKYK) with friends asking, “Who are you supporting for Kaua’i Mayor and Council?” At a recent “candidate forum” hosted by Malama Kaua’i and HAPA, voters were given a valuable opportunity to see and … Continue reading →

As a “Boomer” who came of age during the Vietnam War, the Beatles, Bob Dylan, and the Rolling Stones, I struggle sometimes with technology. I admit it. I don’t always download, upload, or side-load the right app, nor do my … Continue reading →

When the news first broke I sent out “Court Says Hawaiʻi House of Representatives Violated Hawaiʻi Constitution”. If you’re interested in the fine print and details of such things – I’ve put together below, a broader legal update summarizing in … Continue reading →

As a father, grandfather, and uncle – I’d like to have a word with you all. “You ALL” means family, friends, hanai ohana, and all who are kindred spirits in this journey of life. While I certainly don’t know everything, … Continue reading →

It doesn’t matter what island or district you live in. Please help and support Nadia for election to the State House District #28 Sand Island · Iwilei · Chinatown. I’ve known and worked with Nadia Alves for many years and … Continue reading →

As mentioned in my previous post about the recent court decision in Acasio V House of Representatives, 26 is the magic number. I’m guessing because you are on this list, or have clicked on this post, that you’re serious about … Continue reading →

On Friday May 29th, 2026 – First Circuit Court Judge James Ashford ruled in Acasio V House of Representatives that the Hawaiʻi State House of Representatives violated the Hawaiʻi Constitution when the House Advisory Committee on Rules met in secret … Continue reading →

The Democratic Party of Hawai’i meets on May 29th and 30th at the Hilton Hawaiian Hotel Village – to choose a new Party Chair. Two candidates will be on the ballot, one of whom has refused to publicly declare his … Continue reading →

“Who is this guy Gary Hooser and why is he emailing me?” Excellent question, and I’ll jump right to it…and if you’re not on my “Policy and Politics” email list, you can sign up here 😉 Probably my biggest claim … Continue reading →

I’ll never forget my favorite uncle telling me shortly after my first successful election in a rather blunt kind of way, “Congratulations on your election, I hope you don’t turn out like all the rest.” Wow. In one short sentence, … Continue reading →