"On top of that, they prefer having a local authority whenever possible. However, some of the best reporting I've read in my entirety of living here has come from CB, written by talented reporters not from here." 

Whenever possible?! It's always possible since it is Hawaii. 

Also, way to put yourself down and the talent from Hawaii. The best stories I've seen on CB come from true local voices that show a true understanding of the depth of our culture and history. 

You consider putting Hawaii talent down as "addressing my discontent?"