AOL brought me to DC, but Hawaii will always be home. Last week’s #HawaiiOnTheHill was a powerful reminder of the spirit that makes the islands special—& why a prosperous future requires honoring the past, investing in community & building for resilience.

.@mauilandandpine’s agave project is a good example of what’s possible. Reactivating legacy agricultural land, creating jobs, and planting seeds for a more diversified economy is the kind of progress Hawaii needs.