On July 1, 2015, Hawaii became the first state to issue a ban on plastic bags.   Almost two years later, however, how effective has the ban been? It...

Some consider teenagers and young people to be among one of the more disrespectful age groups in school, in the community and in the workplace. They point...

Through the centuries, the general principle of happiness has been poked, prodded, turned over on its head and studied by everyone from philosophers to...

Whether realizing it or not, the moment you open a social media app, you embark upon a battlefield. A battlefield where users are armed with stunning panoramas...

Christmas is right around the corner. Instead of focusing on the receiving part of the festivities, why not make this time of year a little more merry...

The refugee crises is the defining issue for our generation, as the UN Refugee Agency reports that 65.3 million people are being forced to leave their...

The ability to vote for legislature is a privilege that should be taken advantage of by all eligible citizens but mostly, by our youth. They are the next...

Browser not supported. Visit www.270towin.com Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump and Democratic presidential candidate Hillary...

With the disappointing 34-percent voter turnout during the August primary election, it is essential that barriers hindering citizens from exercising their...

It’s scary to do something for which you don’t know the outcome. It certainly makes one  vulnerable. Despite my fears, I took a leap of faith and...

Since 2006, smoking has been illegal for those under 18. In January 2016, the Legislature raised the legal smoking age to 21 and expanded the law to include...

The Honolulu Zoo has lost its accreditation by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) because of inconsistent funding. The zoo must be supported...

Hawaii is a killer state. It ranks 8th in the country for pedestrian fatalities and  leads the nation as the number one place for senior citizens who...

Many teens struggle with sleep deprivation due to homework assignments and projects, part-time jobs, extracurricular activities or simply spending too...