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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Off the news: Meeting to be held on invasive beetle
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
Off the news: Remember to renew your auto registration
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
Column: Fresh funding for keiki food programs must be maintained
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
Letter: Short-term rental law is woefully short-sighted
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
Letter: Beware, beetle treatment bad for beneficial bugs
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
Letter: Let double dippers work, they need money too
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
Letter: Hawaii Democrats are fiscally irresponsible
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
Letter: Biden is pro-Israel, but even he has his limits
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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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
Editorial: Strike equitable Army land deal
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
Column: Work toward safe, secure Indo-Pacific
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
Letter: Make Hawaii pono again, veto tax bill
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
Letter: Multipronged effort needed for feral cats
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
Letter: Let community group manage Haiku Stairs
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
Letter: U.S. does not value Palestinian lives
Palestinians in the West Bank have been subjugated under a brutal military occupation and, yes apartheid, for 57 years. Read more
Column: HTA striving for stable tourism future
The Hawaii Tourism Authority remains committed to driving tourism’s economic benefits for our residents while addressing its impacts in our communities. 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
Letter: Nuclear proliferation is still an existential threat
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
Letter: Take time to read about accurate timekeeping
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
Letter: Learn when it’s right to turn right at red light
Drivers are losing sight of the purpose of turning right after stop. Read more
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