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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Column: Deciphering the war in Gaza with one eye on the past
Years ago, after President Lyndon B. Johnson sent a massive force to Vietnam and initiated the American buildup against North Vietnam, I recalled a seminar I took at Stanford on Thucydides’ history of the Peloponnesian War. Read more
Column: More moral principle, less legislation
The Star-Advertiser’s April 7 Insight section raised two critical concerns: artificial intelligence and recreational marijuana (“Thinking for yourself in the age of AI,” and “Is marijuana good for our community?”). Read more
Column: Gear up, Summer Fun needs your help
The joy of summer is more than just a break from the routine; it’s a season filled with excitement as keiki run around with radiant smiles, ready for Summer Fun, a popular day camp hosted by the City and County of Honolulu. Read more
Editorial: Maui, taxes and housing prevail
When he first proposed the approach to tax relief last year, based on a hefty increase in the standard deduction and tax-bracket adjustments, Gov. Josh Green acknowledged it was an “audacious” notion, and ultimately it stalled in conference committee. Read more
Letter: Scrap HTA, funds can be spent elsewhere
Since opening day at the Legislature, I’ve been hoping to read at least one article about reducing our cost of living, improving efficiency and better oversight of how our money is spent. Read more
Letter: No legitimate reason to raze Haiku Stairs
Nakoa Cos. stands poised to dismantle our beloved Haiku Stairs — the same stairs they refurbished in 2002. The reasoning for removal is weak at best, and specious at worst. Read more
Letter: Student protests over Gaza are sign of hope
The notion of student protest perceived as an essential element of higher education, as presented in Serge Schmemann’s article (“Student protest an essential element of higher education,” Star-Advertiser, Insight, May 1) is intriguing — seeing disruption as a byproduct that also shapes and enhances education. Read more
Letter: Tackle foundational issues before rentals
I believe that your editorial, “Bill to grow rental supply is flawed,” is itself flawed (Star-Advertiser, Our View, April 3). Before discussing how to do something, we must first decide whether or not to do it at all. Read more
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Column: Kāua i ka pahupahu pilioki!
Synopsis: A retelling of “Kekahi Mau Olelo Noeau a na Kupuna,” an article published by the newspaper Ka Nupepa Kuokoa on Sept. 28, 1922. T Read more
Letter: Ho‘omaluhia visitors are impacting neighborhood
Our family has been fortunate to live near Ho‘omaluhia Botanical Gardens for 30 years. Read more
Letter: Presidential immunity? Look to British tyranny
Can we simply end this ridiculous discussion about whether a president can act with immunity and take a look back at British history, from which much of our government borrows? Read more
Letter: Raise a stink about city’s lack of public bathrooms
It’s shameful that there aren’t more public bathrooms in Honolulu. Longs Moiliili is one of countless retailers with no public bathrooms or bathrooms only for employees. Read more
5 Questions: Jordan Ruidas, of Lahaina Strong
Lahaina Strong is among the most visible grassroots efforts to support the recovery of Lahaina. To what do you attribute the hui’s success? Read more
Off the news: Gov. Green joins hotel union rally in Waikiki
A new round of bargaining is underway between Unite Here Local 5 members and hotel operators, and the union made some noise to bring negotiations into the public eye. Read more
Off the news: Monk seal gives birth at Kaimana Beach
Hawaiian monk seal Kaiwi returned to Kaimana Beach to give birth to an as-yet-unnamed pup, first sighted Wednesday morning. It’s the third time Kaiwi selected the beach for pupping. Read more
Editorial: Poverty-fighting programs needed
The COVID-19 pandemic created deep hardship throughout Hawaii, with its serious threats to health, jolts to the economy and shutdown of in-person education, pushing many households that formerly held firm onto shaky domestic ground. Read more
Letter: Legislature has no claim to land use management
The disregard shown by our legislators for their constituents at hearings on Senate Bill 3202, as evidenced by the majority of the testimony submitted, compels me to write this letter. Read more
Letter: Legislature resolution on cease-fire rings hollow
The Hawaii Senate passed a resolution with eight mentions of “whereas” and three “be it resolved” calling for an immediate and permanent cease-fire in Gaza. Read more
Letter: Student protesters show courage, commitment
While there is much concern about the safety of student protesters and controversy surrounding such complex issues, we should all celebrate what is happening on college campuses throughout our country. Read more
Letter: No similarities between Trump, Biden policies
A letter in the April 29 paper asked what the difference is between Trump and Biden (“Trump helped the rich, Biden is helping the poor,” Star-Advertiser). Read more
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