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
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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
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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
Letter: Take FEMA trailers, Maui is in dire need of housing
It seems ill-advised to resist offers of trailers from the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Granted that they are not architectural gems, they do offer immediate sanctuary to families who survived the Aug. 8 Maui wildfires. Read more
Off the news: Hawaii’s free dental clinic faces closure
Since 2002, the Aloha Medical Mission dental clinic has provided basic and emergency dental services for low-income residents of Hawaii without dental insurance — a particularly valuable service between 2009 and 2023, when dental care for adult Med-QUEST recipients was halted as a budget-cutting measure. Read more
Editorial: Move to improve broadband access
Hawaii residents enjoy a geographic separation. It’s also attractive as an exotic lure to visitors. Read more
Column: HECO securitization plan needs vetting before green light
Confusion remains around Senate Bill 2922, a proposed measure that would allow Hawaiian Electric to securitize ratepayer funds for wildfire mitigation. Read more
Off the news: Funding earmarked for invasive species
It’s not top of mind for most folks, but it is good news from the Legislature that nearly $20 million has been set aside to combat invasive species. Read more
Letter: Plant-based lifestyle will help Hawaii grow, thrive
Sending a big mahalo to Sen. Mike Gabbard and the legislators for introducing and voting in favor of Senate Concurrent Resolution 101 supporting a plant-based lifestyle. Read more
Letter: Power grid maintenance is issue, not green energy
Friday’s letter about green power was a reminder to me (“Be wary of total reliance on green energy sources,” Star-Advertiser, April 26). Read more
Letter: Independence is not the only Ocean Safety issue
While the city and its 14-member Ocean Safety Task Force struggle with ideas for an independent department, it should be noted that there are glaring situational shortcomings that have been ignored for far too long. Read more
Letter: Supreme Court courting controversy with Trump
The recent Supreme Court hearings on Trump’s ridiculous claim of absolute immunity from criminal prosecution revealed a disturbing and dangerous side of the court’s majority. Read more
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