Off the news: Ocean Safety to build operations center
Honolulu Ocean Safety broke ground in a couple of different ways last week. Read more
Editorial
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Editorial: Get mentally ill aid they need, deserve
Consider what’s more humane: leaving someone who’s mentally ill and homeless living in squalor and danger on the streets; or taking that person off the streets for help, perhaps even onto a road to a better life? Read more
Off the news: Be prepared, hurricane season underway
It’s officially hurricane season in the central Pacific, which runs through Nov. 30. Read more
Column: America could use helping of Hawaii’s unique cultural stew
Our views on race and race relations are shaped by where we grow up. I had the good fortune of being born and raised in Hawaii. Read more
Letter: ADU law prompts more questions than answers
Has anyone reviewed the results of the “Ohana Housing” experiment of several years ago? Read more
Letter: Condominiums, ADUs no answer to housing crisis
As I drove down Ward Avenue past the remains of TGI Fridays and the Honolulu Club, I saw nothing but new condominium structures being built. Read more
Letter: Long-term care needed for homeless problem
Addressing homelessness in Hawaii requires more than temporary shelters and short-term solutions. Read more
Letter: Guilty verdict will only embolden Trump camp
The verdict Thursday finding former President Donald Trump guilty of all 34 counts against him will only propel his victory as president on Nov. 5. Read more
Letter: However you describe it, Gaza violence is horrific
The United Nations Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide defines genocide as “ … acts committed with intent to destroy, in whole or in part, a national, ethnical, racial or religious group.” Read more
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On Politics: Before election, looks like Mayor-elect Blangiardi
Last week, if Mayor Rick Blangiardi was looking at a list of candidates already filed to run for Honolulu mayor, he had to be smiling. Read more
Editorial: Closely monitor accessory dwelling unit generation
State efforts to supercharge housing creation picked up steam on Tuesday when Gov. Josh Green signed a group of consequential housing bills, all of which reduce roadblocks to or strengthen potential incentives for development of new housing. Read more
Column: Universal pre-K is key to future success
In Hawaii, approximately 8,000 3- and 4-year-olds lack adequate access to pre-K education. Enacted into state law in 2020, Act 46 set the ambitious goal of ensuring early learning access to all 3- and 4-year-olds statewide by 2032. Read more
Column: Be wary of bad actors on cyber frontier
In psychology, the term “personal fable” refers to the belief that bad things happen in the world but will never affect us personally. Many people have similar feelings when it comes to cybersecurity. Read more
Letter: Private school prices getting out of hand
There has been another huge rate hike at private schools. Mid-Pacific Institute just raised its rate to about $30,000; Punahou School to almost $32,000. Read more
Letter: Nothing to like about presidential options
Monday was Memorial Day, a time to reflect. Read more
Letter: Biden’s policies have proved their worth
The old adage is true: If you repeat a lie over and over, people will believe it. A recent letter said Donald Trump’s economic policies were great and Joe Biden’s economy is terrible (“Biden’s policies damages U.S., but Trump can fix it,” Star-Advertiser, May 28). Read more
Letter: Memorial Day honors soldiers, no one else
Memorial Day is set aside as a national holiday to honor our fallen soldiers. Read more
Column: Kūkala makaæala makani kaæa wiliwili ma Wikonesina
Synopsis: While visiting family in Wisconsin, we experienced a tornado watch and had to shelter in the basement. Read more
Letter: A chance meeting with melodious school choir
Sometimes, we unexpectedly stumble upon something so breathtakingly beautiful in the midst of loud cars, crazy drivers, indifferent people and blaring headlines. Read more
Letter: Don’t just complain, take action to solve problems
We often wonder, “Why is no one doing something about this?” until it occurs to us to look in the mirror. Read more
Letter: Famous Kapiolani Park fountain is in disrepair
The Louise Dillingham Memorial Fountain in Kapiolani Park used to be a pretty sight in the evenings. Read more
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