Trump’s Effect on Hawaii

The state’s congressional delegation lays out five risks, two opportunities and five strategies for Hawaii in the Trump era. April, 2017 Interviewed for this story are the four members of Hawaii’s congressional delegation, all Democrats: Sen. Mazie Hirono Sen. Brian Schatz Rep. Colleen Hanabusa Rep. Tulsi Gabbard FIVE RISKS 1 OBAMACARE (The repeal of Obamacare…

Hawaii’s Power Vacuum

BY DENNIS HOLLIER Today, it is probably Mufi Hannemann who most closely resembles  Hawaii’s earlier generation of power brokers. Although he advocates  collaboration and consensus, he says that’s not enough. “It’s  important to listen; but, in my opinion, listening also requires action.”  Photo: Kevin Blitz If Hawaii is to answer the major questions confronting the…