Kokua Line: Where can I find out about Summer Fun?
Question: I saw they are hiring for Summer Fun. When does this program start and when can we sign up our kids? 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.
Stephen Tsai: Playing field finally being leveled for college athletes
This is the deal of the art: In a back-in-the-day scenario, you were recruited to work at a comic-book company. You received free lodging, three meals a day, and art supplies. Read more
Sjarif Goldstein: Rojas, Wong among those from Hawaii out to extend, build careers
Now that baseball season has settled down and we’ve gotten the whole Shohei Ohtani’s gambling-addicted interpreter thing straightened out, we can focus on the game itself — specifically, on the players from Hawaii who are trying to build (or extend) their careers. Read more
Dave Reardon: Is it time for Hawaii men’s volleyball to reset, rebuild or reload?
Most volleyball fans get it about sportsmanship, as much or more than those of any other game. Read more
David Shapiro: Mayor Bissen led from the rear in fighting Lahaina’s fire
Kokua Line: Why did I get check for catheters?
This catheter scam is so pervasive that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General issued a consumer alert about it last month. Read more
On Politics: Detailed report on Maui wildfires has somber lessons for all, underscoring preparedness
The Hawaii attorney general’s new report on Lahaina’s tragic August fire goes into the minute details of the fire and the official response as Maui’s outstanding firefighters battled the blaze. Read more
Column: Mai hea mai ke aloha o nā lole aloha?
Synopsis: Through the famous muæumuæu and attire of this era, we will attempt to show what makes aloha attire and adornments Hawaiian and how the love for aloha attire has lived on. Read more
Rearview Mirror: Famed neurosurgeon credits his clarinet for his success
Hawaii’s first neurosurgeon was Dr. Ralph Bingham Cloward (1908-2000). He graduated from McKinley High School and began college at the University of Hawaii. Read more
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Facts of the Matter: Longitude Prize instigated creation of navigation tools
In the annals of maritime history, the quest for determining longitude at sea was a long- standing challenge that captivated the minds of sailors, scientists and governments alike. Read more
Kokua Line: What happened to HPD’s false-alarm tracking service?
Question: What happened to the Honolulu Police Department’s false-alarm tracking service? I did not get a bill in the mail for my burglar alarm permit renewal charge. Read more
Kokua Line: Where do I get form for disability parking permit?
Question: Where can I get a paper application form PA-3 to renew my blue handicap placard? I don’t have a printer at home. Once I get the form, how early can I mail it in? Read more
Warriors will need all the help they can get — especially from fans
Alaka‘’i Todd won’t go so far as to say it’s the best homecourt advantage in volleyball. But it’s easy to see his appreciation as the sixth-year senior gazes around the 10,300-seat arena for one of the final times of his University of Hawaii volleyball career. Read more
Tech View: Ohtani’s woes illustrate necessity of safeguards
The recent events surrounding baseball phenom Shohei Ohtani and his longtime interpreter Ippei Mizuhara are still not fully known. Read more
Kokua Line: Is Waikiki Natatorium next?
Question: Now that the city is finally taking action on the Stairway to Heaven, is the Natatorium next? Read more
Kokua Line: Where will drug take-back be held?
Question: Please print the locations for the drug take-back. Both myself and my son have chronic illnesses that our doctors are trying new medications to control, so we have a few unused prescriptions and I don’t like having this other stuff around for a variety of reasons. Read more
Stephen Tsai: Some suggestions for honoring Hawaii’s greats
We love to honor our sports heroes. They receive awards, farewell tours, statues and, if they’re successfully fortunate, inductions into a hall of fame. Read more
Curtis Murayama: Prop betting on college athletes is problem that needs fixing
There’s something brewing that’s more insidious to college athletics than NIL or the transfer portal. Read more
Kokua Line: Why can’t student fix FAFSA online?
Question: My grandson needs financial aid for college and he goes online each year to submit a form and never had trouble until now Read more
On Politics: Dismantling Haiku Stairs a political uphill battle
In 2020, Honolulu Star- Advertiser reporter Andrew Gomes wryly noted in a news article that the Windward side’s “Stairway to Heaven” steep mountain trail was as popular as it was controversial. Read more
David Shapiro: Green’s stamp on schools had better deliver for kids
For a state always proclaiming our keiki come first, we seldom show it when it comes to the quality of our public schools. Read more
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