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It’s reassuring that the Legislature found money in the budget to put $300 million aside for the state’s emergency “rainy day” fund, and to make a $135 million appropriation for the state employees’ retirement fund. Read more
The Hawaii Board of Land and Natural Resources has upped the fine for a yacht grounding in Honolua Bay that damaged 119 coral colonies and about 1,640 square meters of live rock. Read more
There’s a new deadline to register for the state’s One ‘Ohana Fund: now May 31, extended from April 30. Read more
It’s no surprise that people sometimes pander to those with power over doing what is right for institutions and the public. It is, however, disappointing and distasteful when those in the public eye attempt to cover up that behavior. Read more
As the founder of parrot sanctuaries and author of articles and a book on parrots, I believe I am qualified to speak to the proposal to use lethal means to reduce the state’s parakeet population. Read more
A month after the Hamas attack, the Israeli military had killed some 10,000 Palestinians. Today the toll is nearly 35,000 and millions displaced with nowhere to go. Read more
I noticed a lot of pro-Palestinian protests around the country but no protest against Hamas, who started the conflict by killing more than 1,000 Israelis and capturing about 250 hostages. Read more
Watching recent news coverage, I was entertained by folks who were “frustrated” and “inconvenienced” by the weather that caused power outages in Portlock and Hawaii Kai. Read more
Donald Trump is trying to play the role of a martyr by continuously claiming that he is the victim of a nefarious witch hunt. Read more
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With the start of a civil trial this week, it’s not surprising that the saga about Red Hill fuel spills is getting more national attention. On Sunday the issue had a featured spot on CBS’ “60 Minutes.” Read more
When the YWCA abruptly announced termination of the Laniakea Health & Wellness program, it unleashed a passionate response from members who are deeply committed to the program and the historic Laniakea property, located on Richards Street, in the Capitol district. Read more
It’s been a quiet period for the historically high-energy debate over the future of Mauna Kea, especially the long-delayed bid to build the Thirty Meter Telescope (TMT) at the summit. Read more
It’s a tangent from all the legislating about the Lahaina wildfires aftermath, but maybe not much of a departure. Read more
The state Legislature was considering legalizing recreational cannabis this session even though homelessness is still a big problem in Hawaii. Read more
Here’s how the Legislature’s passing of Senate Bill 2919 will affect me and why it’s so unfair. Read more
Honolulu City Council committee members passed a resolution in October 2019 to explore alternatives for Kamalii Mini Park in downtown Honolulu. Read more
While the author of a recent letter attempts to make a point about defining victory before America sends more aid to Ukraine in its fight against Russia, consider the flip side and define defeat (“Define victory in Ukraine before sending more aid,” Star-Advertiser, April 17). Read more
An analogy to the recent letter about fearing Trump’s Medicare decisions (“Elders on benefits should fear a Trump presidency,” Star-Advertiser, March 29) is this: If you tell your best friend they need to lose weight, you may have committed political suicide. Read more
Regarding the recent letters supporting a ceasefire in Gaza: How can one imagine a ceasefire with a group of terrorists who invade a neighboring country, kidnap, rape and murder women and children, build military tunnels under hospitals and place rocket launchers next to schools? Read more
Nine deaths per day. That’s how many people tragically die on our roadways across our nation because of distracted driving, according to the National Safety Council. Read more
It’s Monday, a day when many wake up asking themselves, “Can I ever retire?” Read more
