Column: Campus protests about humanity, aloha
As a college professor working with students for decades, it’s no mystery to me why university students across the U.S. are occupying tented camps on campuses: It’s about aloha. Read more
Island Voices
Column: Create vital Pacific marine sanctuary
Today is the deadline for public comments on the draft environmental impact statement (EIS) for creation of the Papahanaumo- kuakea National Marine Sanctuary in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands. Read more
Column: Reauthorize national Farm Bill to feed in-need ohana
Food serves as more than just sustenance; it connects us to our roots, our land and our loved ones. It’s a thread that weaves through our cultures, memories and traditions, and is a beautiful way we share with one another in the warmth of community. Read more
Column: Bolster access to much-needed mental health care services
The COVID-19 pandemic brought to light the urgent need for greater access to mental health services for the general public. Read more
Column: Deciphering the war in Gaza with one eye on the past
Years ago, after President Lyndon B. Johnson sent a massive force to Vietnam and initiated the American buildup against North Vietnam, I recalled a seminar I took at Stanford on Thucydides’ history of the Peloponnesian War. Read more
Column: Gear up, Summer Fun needs your help
The joy of summer is more than just a break from the routine; it’s a season filled with excitement as keiki run around with radiant smiles, ready for Summer Fun, a popular day camp hosted by the City and County of Honolulu. Read more
Column: More moral principle, less legislation
The Star-Advertiser’s April 7 Insight section raised two critical concerns: artificial intelligence and recreational marijuana (“Thinking for yourself in the age of AI,” and “Is marijuana good for our community?”). Read more
Column: HECO securitization plan needs vetting before green light
Confusion remains around Senate Bill 2922, a proposed measure that would allow Hawaiian Electric to securitize ratepayer funds for wildfire mitigation. Read more
Column: After fiascos, keep tabs on UH regents
It’s no surprise that people sometimes pander to those with power over doing what is right for institutions and the public. It is, however, disappointing and distasteful when those in the public eye attempt to cover up that behavior. Read more
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Column: YWCA wellness program can be saved
When the YWCA abruptly announced termination of the Laniakea Health & Wellness program, it unleashed a passionate response from members who are deeply committed to the program and the historic Laniakea property, located on Richards Street, in the Capitol district. Read more
Column: Help prevent devastation from distracted driving
Nine deaths per day. That’s how many people tragically die on our roadways across our nation because of distracted driving, according to the National Safety Council. Read more
Column: Hawaii ideal for blue carbon projects
In the face of an escalating climate crisis, curbing carbon emissions and expanding climate change mitigation strategies is an urgent priority. Read more
Column: Collaborate to halt spread of fire ants
Invasive species, such as the little fire ants and coconut rhinoceros beetles, have been making headlines recently and for good reason. Read more
Column: What are the benefits from marine protections?
A recent study by the scientists responsible for analyzing the status of the tuna fisheries of the western Pacific concluded that such large MPAs would lead to less than 5% increase in the abundance of tuna while providing no increase in catch. Read more
Column: American Samoa deserves to thrive as fishing shifts
The perilous state of American Samoa’s last tuna cannery is an outcome that experts have long warned about. Read more
Column: Boost Hawaii child-care worker pay to brighten future for keiki
Hawaii’s child care industry is in crisis. Before the pandemic, parents placed infants on long waitlists for child care. Read more
Column: Expertise vital for state Water Commission practitioner seat
On Feb. 18, our commentary in the Honolulu Star-Advertiser featured Lahaina’s united call for the governor to appoint, and our Senate to confirm, to the state Commission on Water Resource Management a true loea — an expert — in Native Hawaiian resource management (“Water agency needs Hawaiian expert,” Island Voices). Read more
Column: Repeal jaywalking laws to boost safety
Contrary to popular belief, jaywalking laws do little to improve roadway safety. Read more
Column: Protect residents’ right to own rentals
The Hawaii Legislature is considering two bills related to short-term rentals: Senate Bill 2919 and House Bill 1838 would allow counties to effectively ban legal short-term property rentals. Read more
Column: Hoteliers, unions unite as unlikely allies against rentals
Facts are facts. The majority of short-term rentals (STRs) in Hawaii are illegal, mostly owned by nonresidents, contribute to skyrocketing housing costs by turning our homes into illegal hotels for speculators, and most of us who live in Hawaii don’t want them here. Read more
Column: Make investments to protect our aina
Last year, we saw firsthand the devastating consequences of not being attentive to ‘aina, when raging fires on Maui and Hawaii island caused unprecedented destruction. Read more
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