President's Corner
How to achieve a policy trifecta
What if we could help farmers, ease the housing crisis and improve Hawaii’s economy all at the same time? A series of simple reforms could do that. The starting point would be to make it easier to build farmworker housing on agricultural land. That…
Three simple resolutions for Hawaii lawmakers in 2026:
The first day of 2026 was two days ago, but it’s never too late to make resolutions about how we can…
New year a good time to ditch harmful old ideas
At the dawn of a new year, it’s always nice to take stock of where we have been and where we are…
I bet Santa would agree about CON laws
I’ve had a funny old Christmas song running through my head lately — “Grandma Got Run Over By A…
There’s a new kids’ market in town
Want to feel inspired about the future of liberty and entrepreneurship in Hawaii — and get in some…
Lessons from Lahaina could help Hilo recover
Last weekend, separate fires in Hilo claimed the lives of two people, displaced nearly three dozen other residents and razed at least five buildings. Even amid ongoing investigations and debris cleanup, Hawaiʻi County lawmakers should be taking steps…
Lucky — and grateful — we live Hawaii
This Thanksgiving, I thought a lot about the familiar phrase “Lucky we live Hawaii.” It’s not just a…
State-funded marketing is not the answer to low tourist…
When you make it difficult for people to visit you, they tend to take the hint and stop coming.…
Many of the proposed Honolulu Charter amendments…
Every 10 years, Oahu residents get a chance to vote on suggested changes to the Honolulu Charter.…
Flagged for being too efficient?
Is Honolulu’s building permit process so broken that fast-moving approvals are automatically…
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