Dave Reardon: 1980 streak was most impressive for ’Bows
On Sunday, the University of Hawaii baseball team won its 11th game in a row, which got me thinking about winning streaks in general. Read more
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Opinions, guest essays and editorials from the Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Featuring Kokua Line, Rearview Mirror, David Shapiro, Richard Borreca and others.
Kokua Line: Is jaywalking legal now?
Question: Auwe! After exiting Kalanianaole Highway I was turning left onto Kilauea Avenue near Kahala Mall. I had the light, and there was a man standing on the median, seemingly waiting until it was his time to cross. Read more
Tech View: Avoid the echo chamber by being truly informed
Once upon a time, a social media company (whose name might start with “F”) got the idea that if you put information in front of people that was similar to what they had looked at in the past, their engagement in your app would increase. Read more
Stephen Tsai: Time to clap your hands for athletic trainers
During his three-year tenure through 2015 with the University of Hawaii football team, head coach Norm Chow encouraged an attitude of gratitude. Read more
Kokua Line: How can I help with Memorial Day lei?
Question: Regarding memorial flowers for the national cemetery, where and when can we drop off flowers, lei or ti leaf for the annual lei draping? If we sew a lei, how long must it be? Read more
David Shapiro: Time to make a 911 call on the city’s 911 overload
An old publisher of mine started an executive committee meeting with concerns about newspaper subscriber complaints of slow telephone response in the circulation department. Read more
On Politics: Budget by lawmakers today opens questions for future
With Hawaii’s 2024 Legislature concluded, members of the Democrat-controlled state House are looking at the state’s election season. Read more
Kokua Line: How long for viaduct roadwork?
Question: How long will the roadwork take on the viaduct? Will the ramp be closed? Read more
Column: No ka lole Hawai‘i, a no ka lole Aloha
Synopsis: Aloha wear and lole Hawaiæi are often confused because they share vibrant designs reminiscent of Hawaiæi, but they serve different cultural roles. Read more
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Kokua Line: Why is IRS questioning my identity?
Question: I received an IRS inquiry form via U.S. mail. They want to know whether I am me. Is this for real? It has to do with the 2023 tax-year filing. Read more
Rearview Mirror: Readers pay tribute to devoted doctors
In April, I wrote about pioneering doctor Ralph Cloward, Hawaii’s first neurosurgeon. Read more
Kokua Line: How is rail ridership holding up?
Question: It’s been almost a year since the rail started running. Is ridership holding up to the hype of the early days? Read more
Kokua Line: When will Maili bridge be done?
Question: In 2023 the state said the bridge in Maili would be done by June. That’s next month, and it’s obvious that’s not going to happen. Read more
Dave Reardon: UH baseball trending toward first 30-win season since 2012
The UC Riverside baseball team is coming in hot. But that’s just lukewarm compared to its host this week, Hawaii. Read more
Tech View: Local data centers essential to our future
As Hawaii builds its digital economy, the importance of local data centers has become increasingly important. Read more
Kokua Line: Does HPD ticket for expired safety checks?
Question: Are vehicle owners not being cited for expired safety check stickers anymore? In the past few days I have seen expired safety check stickers with these month/year expiration dates: 03/21, 01/23, 03/23, 08/23, 10/23 and 12/23. And whose job is it to cite these drivers? Read more
Stephen Tsai: Why not recruit Bronny if he opts to stay in college?
In the high-stakes world of college athletics, the University of Hawaii is not in the same financial bracket as power-conference schools. Read more
Curtis Murayama: It’s never too early to look at NFL’s latest over/unders
You thought my NFL life ended when the 49ers suffered another upsetting loss to the Chiefs? Think again. Read more
Dave Reardon: Luis, Miller were role models, barrier breakers
At what most people think of as the back of the Stan Sheriff Center, there’s a parking lot that leads to what is called a security entrance. It is also where other people who work at the games enter and check in. Read more
Kokua Line: Is trading OK on 3-cart garbage routes?
If a household needs an extra cart, they can request one for free, within certain parameters. Read more
On Politics: Legislature gets serious on tax cuts
If the Hawaii state Legislature closes as expected, the theme has to be the struggle of lawmakers to grasp the importance of recognizing and fixing state money problems. Read more
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