Archive - Scrapyard

Physician-Assisted Suicide?

Death with Dignity law Hawaii, Blake Oshiro, April Troutman Donahue

Michael Keany

Scrapyard: Driving While Talking

Should we force drivers to hang up?

Michael Keany

Scrapyard: Kahana Valley Evictions

Should the state allow families to stay in Kahana Valley?

Michael Keany

Scrapyard: A New Telescope on Mauna Kea?

It would allow astronomers to peer farther into space than ever before, but has also been criticized as potentially damaging to the culturally and environmentally sensitive site. Is it a good idea?

Michael Keany

Does Hawaii Need a Con Con?

Scrapyard: Publicly Funded Elections

Does Hawaii need publicly funded elections?

Scrapyard: Should Hawaii ban smoking in parks and beaches?

The Hawaii County Council voted in March to ban smoking at all Big Island beach parks and recreational facilities. Some say it’s legislation that’s needed statewide. Is this a good idea?

Michael Keany

Scrapyard: Moratorium on GMO Taro?

Genetically modified taro. Is a moratorium really needed?

Secret Sources?

State Rep. Blake Oshiro, (D), and Rep. Gene Ward, (R), will introduce bills this session that would shield journalists from having to reveal their sources in court. Are these bills a good idea?

Should bed and breakfasts be legalized?

More Oahu bed and breakfasts may soon be legalized for the first time since 1989. This month, the City and County of Honolulu Planning Commission examines an amended City Council bill that would remove the prohibition on new bed-and-breakfast homes, and establish a permitting process for would-be B&Bs. Is this a good idea?