Careful when using the words ‘senior moment’
Too many people have used the words “SENIOR MOMENTS” too often, too loosely and too offensively. They say them not knowing how demeaning, degrading and very callousing it sounds.
VOICES: The Democrats are eating their own
The Yiddish word mensch has become widely used and mainstream in the English language and is defined as; “a person of integrity and honor.” The term is used as a high compliment, implying the rarity and value of that individual’s qualities.
VOICES: On the Supreme Court and public opinion
The Supreme Court’s recent rulings on abortions and guns shook the American body politic. As Chief Justice John Roberts wrote in his concurrence, the court’s decision to eliminate the constitutional right to an abortion was “a serious jolt to the legal system.”
HOOSER: Policy, politics, affordable housing and elections
Three days out from the close of our primary election and there’s no better time to examine the confluence of policy and politics - a text book example really, Kauai style.
VOICES: Poisoning chickens dangerous, disrespectful
I am writing, as I am beyond concerned about some obvious and extensive animal poisoning that is occurring in the properties in and around my home in Poipu Beach Estates, Koloa.
HOOSER: Lieutenant Governor – it’s time to come clean
I’m as sick and tired of this conversation as anyone. We should be talking about the future and solving the many challenges facing our community, not asking an elected official seeking higher office to do the bare minimum that any other state employee with a suspected conflict of interest would be asked to do.
VOICES: Should the county fund affordable housing? Let the voters decide
On the County Council Agenda this Wednesday is one of the most important elements of an affordable housing solution.
Questioning safety of unregulated blasting in Koloa
What’s being done to protect and preserve our past?
HOOSER: Kaua‘i County Council election, by the numbers
There are 19 candidates now in the race for election to serve on the Kaua‘i County Council. On August 13 that list will be whittled down to the top 14 vote-getters. Then on November 4th, the final top 7 will go on to serve Kaua‘i County for the next 2 years.
HOOSER: Kaua‘i — Counting votes for affordable housing
The lack of affordable housing is cited as the #1 issue by just about every candidate on the ballot in the Primary Election scheduled for August 13.
VOICES: Kaua‘i sequel: ‘Return of the Ugly Tourist’
This summer’s movies listings include “Jurassic World Dominion,” “Top Gun Maverick,” “(Buzz) Lightyear,” “Thor Love and Thunder.” What do these movie titles have in common? They are all sequels to successful movies. Some of them like “Top Gun” will be blockbuster successes. Others like “Lightyear” will be flops and disappointing at the box office.
VOICES: Be an educated voter this election year
On Aug. 13 Kaua‘i will hold its primary election to measure the performance of both local and statewide candidates with those who have fresh ideas.
VOICES: The Winter of the two-minute warning
My father always told me it was a good day if he got up, read the paper, and didn’t see his name in the obituary column!
HOOSER: Who controls Hawaiʻi elections?
There’s really no mystery, no black box, no secret formula, and for sure there is no conspiracy. It’s all very simple and basic really - our government is controlled by the people who show up to vote.
HOOSER: Campaign-finance reform requires your input
Today, June 29, 2022, the Hawaii Commission To Improve Standards Of Conduct (CISC) is scheduled to discuss recommendations on campaign finance reform.
HOOSER: Kauai County Council: An argument over affordable housing
I have a confession. For the first time in over 4 years, I watched an entire County Council meeting.
Affordable-housing initiative back on the table
There is good news, bad news and more good news.
Preventing family violence key to healthy early childhood development
The health and wellbeing of our keiki is very important to our island community.
Calling Kimo on the carpet
Kimo (frequent contributor James “Kimo” Rosen), you lied.
Sending arms, dollars to Ukraine is an act of war
President Biden recently requested $33 billion of aid for Ukraine in their war against Russia. However, Congress in their infinite wisdom recognized that in his embarrassing, dementia-riddled state he must have meant to say $40 billion, so they went ahead and raised the pot $7 billion.