Editorial: Critically assess military’s impact on Hawaii

What is “The True Cost of the U.S. Military in Hawaii”? A coalition of groups that have long warned of harms to the state resulting from the military’s extensive presence unveiled the critical report last month. “True Cost” presents data showing the military contributes $7.2 billion to Hawaii’s economy and 6.4% of its gross domestic product annually — figures that are about 30% lower than those presented by the state and Pentagon.