August 5, 2016

I have lived my entire life in our district of Mänoa, Makiki, Punchbowl and Papakölea. I attended public schools here and earned my law degree from the University of Hawai‘i’s William S. Richardson School...

Editor’s note: Thirteen candidates are vying to be Honolulu’s next mayor, including the incumbent mayor. Some of the candidates are familiar faces, having run for public office in the past. If any of them...

Omoikitte Itawari no kotoba wo Kakete mina Sono hitokoto de Aite mo kaeru shi Jibun mo kaeru kara _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ From one’s heart extend with compassion a kind word, From the one kind word the other person may change, And you yourself may change. – Bishop...

HISTORICAL FICTION By Michael G. Malaghan

I wish to express my sincere gratitude to Hawaii Hochi for providing this opportunity for our community to freely express our views with one another. For over 100 years, the Hochi has served as...

Throughout her career, Colleen Hanabusa has proven to be an effective common-sense leader who has delivered for the people of Hawai‘i. Colleen was born in Honolulu and raised on O‘ahu’s Wai‘anae Coast, where her parents,...

It was with deep sadness that we learned of the passing of Congressman K. Mark Takai on July 20 from pancreatic cancer at the too-young age of 49. Our thoughts immediately focused on his...

Kirk Caldwell was born in Waipahu and raised in Hilo, the oldest son of a plantation and country doctor. He studied Urban Planning and Economics at Tufts University, earned an M.A. from the Fletcher...

DEAR FRANCES By Frances H. Kakugawa

Charles is a husband, a dad, a son and a public servant. Charles’ priority at every level of his life and career is to take care of people. From his family, to his city,...