Editorial: Revised land use bill hits the mark
There’s been a lot of teeth-gnashing over the effects of Senate Bill 3202, a bill to allow for additional housing on residential lots. Read more
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There’s been a lot of teeth-gnashing over the effects of Senate Bill 3202, a bill to allow for additional housing on residential lots. Read more
State and county lawmakers representing Kalihi- Kapalama are hosting a 6 p.m. Tuesday community meeting on the threats posed by the coconut rhinoceros beetle (CRB), with a presentation by the O‘ahu Invasive Species Committee. The meeting will at Kapalama Elementary School. Read more
For Oahu drivers, it’s never been easier to renew the annual auto registration, with those self-service kiosks showing up at more Safeway and Foodland stores. Read more
With a flourish of legislative finesse that would make even the most cynical observer take notice, Hawaii’s lawmakers have delivered a master- stroke with the passage of House Bill 2430. Read more
Nobody can dispute the pain and suffering experienced by the people of Lahaina as a result of the disastrous wildfires. Thousands of residents were displaced and many are still seeking stable long-term housing. Read more
People who are espousing the use of systemic insecticide to combat the coconut rhinoceros beetle should be aware such a tactic might cause a double disaster. Read more
The author of Wednesday’s letter about retirees working past 67 must have a lot of money to make such a bold statement (“Double dipping retirees need to leave workplace,” Star-Advertiser, May 8). I am one of those double dippers. Read more
Former Gov. David Ige started this folderol about offering higher salaries to hire the best talent, which has been echoed three years later by Senate President Ron Kouchi. Read more
In March, I wrote a letter urging President Biden to cease deliveries of block-busting bombs used to decimate Gaza neighborhoods and kill innocent civilians. Read more
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With Hawaii’s 2024 Legislature concluded, members of the Democrat-controlled state House are looking at the state’s election season. Read more
In 1964, Hawaii granted the U.S. Army access to approximately 23,000 acres of land on Hawaii island in exchange for a token $1 payment. Read more
The U.S. Army Pacific is proudly supporting the annual Land Forces of the Pacific Conference (LANPAC) May 14-16 at the Waikiki Sheraton, hosted by the Association of the United States Army. Read more
Gov. Josh Green, please veto House Bill 2404. Increasing the standard tax deduction is good, but the revenue loss should be made up by higher rates at higher brackets. Read more
The islands have a two-fold problem with loose cats: We have feral cats and domesticated cats that are being added to feral colonies. Read more
I understand the removal of Haiku Stairs will cost $2.6 million. Who is paying for it? Property tax? Sales tax? Certainly it’s the taxpaying citizens of Oahu. Read more
Palestinians in the West Bank have been subjugated under a brutal military occupation and, yes apartheid, for 57 years. Read more
The Hawaii Tourism Authority remains committed to driving tourism’s economic benefits for our residents while addressing its impacts in our communities. Read more
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
As the national election rapidly approaches, not much is said about the dangers facing the planet due to so many nuclear weapons on short notice for engagement. Read more
Thank you, Professor Richard Brill, for your enlightening column on latitude and its importance to maritime navigation (“Latitude helps determine how we see sunrise, sunset,” Star-Advertiser, Facts of the Matter, Jan. 19). Read more
Drivers are losing sight of the purpose of turning right after stop. Read more