Hawai’i Today
Explore with us the current events, both global and local, that impact life in Hawai’i Today. “In depth” analysis of the challenges and potential solutions are addressed, with a focus on activating community solutions that will nurture and sustain a lifestyle unique to all who live in Hawai’i.
Trump Returns to Power in a Era of Uncertainty for Hawaii and the World
Tens of millions of Americans have cast their votes in the Presidential race between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, one of the closest and most consequential in modern history. Trump’s sweeping election victory, the world is now preparing for another four years of unpredictability and “America first” protectionism that could reset the ground rules of […]
Hurricane Helene; climate poster child
— UPDATE (Oct. 18th 2024, originally published Oct 3rd) — Officials called Hurricane Helene’s deadly rainfall and floods “biblical” and “generational.” But weather forecasters used another term: “once in 1,000 years.” It is striking Hurricane Helene was actually the second of three back-to-back once-in-a-millennium storm systems striking North Carolina in a matter of days, and […]
2024 Presidential Election is all about Character – editorial
CHARACTER …refers to the aggregate of traits and qualities that define an individual’s personality. It encompasses moral and ethical attributes that distinguish one person from another. Character traits can include aspects like integrity, resilience, and social behavior. This definition emphasizes how character influences interactions and decisions in both personal and social contexts WHY CHARACTER MATTERS […]
Hawaii Residential Insurance; costs rise, options shrink
Last year’s Maui fire driven by a changing climate, was a wake up call for many, especially for the state’s Property & Casualty (P&C) insurance providers. While Hawaii’s insurance market has been relatively stable compared to states like Florida and California, the increasing frequency and severity of climate-related events are already placing upward pressure on […]