We do not have a president-elect
Do we have a president-elect in 2020? Some say we do. Some say we don’t. So, what prevails? How about we follow the U.S. Constitution? Ho, what a novel idea.
Time to recommit to democracy, equality
History advises sympathetic understanding of the misery and suffering which motivated 70 million Americans to vote for someone who professes no respect for American institutions nor fealty to the First Amendment.
Ige should approve Kawakami’s proposals
Gov. David Ige may be on the cusp of making one of the worst political and public health mistakes of his entire term in office, with officials on Kauai concerned the governor has still failed to act on Mayor Derek Kawakami’s latest proposals to control COVID-19 on our island.
HOOSER: Trump takes Ni‘ihau; Kaneshiro, Chock battle for council chair
Voters on Niʻihau were unanimous in their support for electing President Donald Trump to a second term. All 43 votes cast in Kauaʻi District 16 - Precinct 06 went to the Trump/Pence ticket with zero cast for Biden/Harris.
Swiss cheese can still save Kaua‘i
Dear Dr. Berreman and Mayor Kawakami, I listened to your video on Friday, Nov. 13, with the usual respect and admiration that I have always had for your handling of the dilemmas caused by the pandemic on Kaua‘i.
Enlist private sector to help trim state, county budgets
Gov. David Ige is rightly considering cuts to the state budget to compensate for Hawai‘i’s dizzying drop in tax revenues due to the coronavirus lockdown.
Student-athletes feeling COVID-19 impact
I am a junior at Waimea High School. I am writing to you today to explain how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted our community, and to express the frustration of many individuals, like business owners, your regular, everyday community, and even high school students and athletes.
The data is bad, preflight test not nearly enough
There is no shame in making mistakes, only in failing to correct them. Mayor Kawakami, Dr. Berreman, the way we have reopened is a mistake. We can do it right.
Many elected Democrats don’t toe party line
In response to last week’s column, “Confessions of a centrist and a call for civility,” I received this reply:
A little history and a tribute to military veterans
Veterans Day, observed annually on Nov. 11, is a tribute to military veterans who have served in the U.S. armed forces. It is not to be confused with Memorial Day, which honors those who died while in service. Veterans Day honors all military veterans, including those still with us.
Response to Gary Hooser
Mr. Gary Hooser in response to your opinion editorial “Policy and Politics” and to all other Democratic Socialist Progressives, your ideology is far Left of Center and is truly not considered Centrist. Your unique attempt to move your “Goal Posts” further Left is admirable and a failure.
On Jan. 20, things change dramatically for Trump
In spite of relentless voter suppression forced into place by Republicans, including the deliberate sabotage of the U.S. Postal Service, (by the soon-to-be-unemployed Postmaster General Louis DeJoy), President-elect Biden and Vice President-elect Harris will have received about five million more votes than Donald Trump when the counting is over.
New virus cases likely the tip of the iceberg
The story about the visitor to Kauaʻi who tested negative twice—on the pretravel test and the voluntary post-arrival COVID test—but then turned positive days later (TGI 10/29) was not unexpected. It was predictable.
Confessions of a centrist and a call for civility
Since the conclusion of the 2020 General Election is upon us, I thought it a good time to confess the truth.
EVSLIN: My mask can protect me and you
This wonderful little bubble of safety they we have felt on Kaua‘i is over for now. We are all dealing again with the heightened awareness of the real risk of becoming infected and bringing the virus home to our families. This column is not about how we should have opened with at least two tests and a shorter quarantine. It is about how do we make the best of the situation we are facing.
Nov. 3 – Anger, Angst, and Apprehension
This time next week it will all be over. At least I hope and pray that is the case, and that the Biden/Harris ticket win’s by a landslide. Anything less than a decisive victory in both the popular vote and the electoral college will result in a contentious and potentially very dangerous, hot mess.
Real security threats are not the missiles
On Oct. 18 The Garden Island printed an Army press release headlined PMRF at forefront of new-age warfare.
Council candidates call-in discussion on KKCR
We have a commitment from eight council candidates to listen to your thoughts and questions Monday, one week before the election. (OK, plus one day.)
Electric vehicles fight climate change, save money
What do tailpipes and cigarettes have in common? More than you think….
Unfair media has Trump supporters quietly waiting
Smart voters do not divulge who they are going to vote for. They keep it confidential.