Believed innocent by advocates, man convicted for ‘shaken baby syndrome’ dies behind bars
Daniel Johnson was 24 when he was sentenced to life in prison. His crime, according to prosecutors and the physicians who examined the body of his infant son, was shaking…
A letter to candidates who refuse to participate in public forums
We read with dismay the letter from the “conservative Republican candidates” informing the community they would not take part in a forum if it was hosted by the League of…
Ohio’s J.D. Vance pitches for swing-state votes in accepting nod as Trump VP
Republican vice presidential candidate, U.S. Sen. J.D. Vance, R-Ohio, speaks on stage on the third day of the Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum on July 17, 2024 in…
Idaho agencies narrow down potential sites for electric vehicle charging stations
Idaho is participating in NEVI, a federal program that distributes funding to states to deploy electric vehicle charging infrastructure. The goal is to establish a national interconnected network across the…
Candidate Q&A: State House District 37 — Trish La Chica
“I’m committed to focusing on workforce development, affordable housing and child care to help middle-class and working families thrive in Hawaii.”
Candidate Q&A: State House District 37 — Ken Inouye
“A greater focus should be given to enforcing existing campaign finance laws to make sure that all parties are in full compliance.”
Candidate Q&A: State House District 49 — Kana Naipo
“Elected officials must be willing to act with integrity — even if it means bucking party leadership or special interests.”
Candidate Q&A: State House District 49 — Josiah Ubando
“Hawaii’s heavy reliance on tourism has led to the neglect of other potential sources of income.”
Candidate Q&A: State House District 40 — Frankie McCurley
“The most formidable challenges we face mirror the broader struggle across our island and our nation: a fracture in fundamental family values and moral education.”
Neal Milner: You Can’t Fix The World But You Can Do Something About Your Neighborhood
Government has a limited ability to deal with problems like homelessness and poor schools, but neighborhoods can take up the slack.