Discussion

“Yes, there is a cost—electric bills will be higher for a while—a dollar or less for a typical monthly 500 to 600 KWh user.”

Charging residents to dispose of their rubbish could turn already messy individuals into full-blown trash hoarders.

It’s a clear choice between two diametrically opposed candidates.

Hawaii could find itself exploiting both increased Chinese tourism and generous military spending at the same time.

The Dept. of Health will require restaurants and food vendors to display inspection results on graded placards under proposed new rules, begin inspecting open markets, and increase inspections.

Before the end of this decade, newly enlisted members of our military will have no living memory of the events that unfolded 11 years ago.

For all the challenges agritourism may bring, it’s time we allowed producers more options for boosting their incomes.

We sift through some of the most common wads of verbal mud that the candidates are lobbing at each other, and see whether they stick, or wash off with scrutiny.

A furious public reaction has brought attention to Act 55, a law that bypasses many regulations for developing public lands. It’s vague, open-ended, and may vest too much power in the governor.

An examination of the differences between the two US Senate candidates. It is a rare election that will have national attention, and possibly tip the balance of power in the US for decades.

How they lost, and where they go from here.

With any luck, our county clerk will emerge to shed some light on our county’s embarrassing electoral episode.

“In 2008, Hawaii had the worst election-day voter turnout in the country. We should treat politicians the way most Americans treat their sports teams. No matter how much they suck, at least show up on game day.”

Examining the top two contenders for Hawaii’s 2nd Congressional District.

With the Aug. 11 primary election just around the corner, it’s time for Big Island residents to decide what they want from their county government: more, or less?

While Mazie Hirono may prove highly effective at bringing benefits to Hawaii, Ed Case’s independent voting record points to an ability to make bold, principled decisions.

“The council should cut our gaffe-prone mayor some slack, and vote to send Hilo’s trash to Pu`uanahulu.”

The estimated annual cost per job saved in the US sugar industry is $826,000, according to the US General Accounting Office.

Kanemitsu’s Bakery’s closure by the Hawaii Department of Health may be just the tip of the ice berg. But the warning signs are there for anyone who knows what to look for.

“As with the papaya industry, coffee growers may one day have to embrace GMO out of necessity.”