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There’s a 617-home gap between the ask from Hawaii Gov. Josh Green and the commitment made so far by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for assistance with Maui fire disaster relief, and no guarantee that it can be bridged. Read more
Invasive species, such as the little fire ants and coconut rhinoceros beetles, have been making headlines recently and for good reason. Read more
In the face of an escalating climate crisis, curbing carbon emissions and expanding climate change mitigation strategies is an urgent priority. Read more
The perilous state of American Samoa’s last tuna cannery is an outcome that experts have long warned about. Read more
This was written before the 2024 edition of the state Legislature said “Pau, enough” and closed the books for the year, so there is some peril in first saying that it is really finished, and second, in judging the work product. Read more
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
Time for Hawaii politicians to be real with their constituents instead of pandering to the disadvantaged with their shell game. Read more
I have had my Hawaiian Electric “smart meter,” or advanced meter, for over a year. Read more
In response to Tuesday’s letter regarding Turo autos using city streets for business (“Turo rental cars begin to roil isle communities,” Star-Advertiser, April 23), I live in an apartment complex that fronts Bougainville Drive. Read more
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I believe that recreational pot should be legalized for several reasons. Read more
So now it’s begun — round one of a probably endless stream of Donald Trump show-and-tells. Except, probably a lot of showing and little telling. Read more
Synopsis: How can spoken Hawaiian become more commonly used and heard? Read more
Last weekend I had the pleasure of attending the Hawaii Symphony Orchestra’s HapaSymphony series featuring Robert Cazimero. Read more
Hawaii is the birthplace of surfing and in 1998, surfing became the official individual sport of Hawaii. Read more
To date, I have donated 163 pints of blood to the Blood Bank. I am begging every able-bodied adult to seriously consider donating a pint of the gift of life. Read more
Less than a year ago, the City Council acted — or rather failed to act — to allow an outrageous 64% salary increase for itself, in a self-serving act that shocked the public. Read more
Qualifying as a renter or buyer for affordable housing under city guidelines requires some math based on median income levels. Read more
Honolulu Ocean Safety chief John Titchen, an advocate for spinning off the division from Emergency Services into a stand-alone department, has been placed on administrative leave. Read more
I support House Bill 2653, which is essential for keeping family-owned businesses in Hawaii. Opponents say it’s about helping the ultra-rich. Read more
As a family child care provider of over 20 years, I see the critical need for competitive wages in our child care industry. Read more
Regarding the recent AP-NORC poll on climate change, many people still dispute the scientific conclusion that Earth is currently undergoing rapid climate change (“Climate change cause clear to AAPI adults,” Star-Advertiser, April 18). Read more
