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
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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
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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
Off the news: Help make FestPAC even more festive
The Festival of Pacific Arts and Culture takes place in Hawaii June 6 to 16, but organizers are still scrambling to solicit donations and volunteers, after COVID-19 forced postponement of the event, and hobbled fundraising efforts. Read more
Editorial: Be true to Hawaii on coffee, mac nuts
Your daily cup of “Hawaiian coffee” will soon contain more coffee grown in Hawaii. And there will be truth in advertising for Hawaii-grown macadamia nuts. Read more
Off the news: Take time to think of mom this Sunday
Fair warning, sons and daughters everywhere: Sunday is Mother’s Day. Yes, this Sunday. Read more
Letter: Mauna Kea telescopes continually used, useful
In response to a recent letter regarding the Thirty Meter Telescope, there are no “obsolete” or “unused” telescopes on Mauna Kea (“Compromise needed on Mauna Kea telescopes,” Star-Advertiser, May 6). Read more
Letter: There was no ‘Afrikaner regime’ in South Africa
Sunday’s commentary, which was almost impossible to “decipher,” told us that the Gaza war has nothing to do with “genocide,” “apartheid” or “colonialism” (“Deciphering the war in Gaza with one eye on the past,” Star-Advertiser, Island Voices, May 5). Read more
Letter: Can’t believe support of Trump, lack for Biden
It is baffling why Republicans continue to support former President Donald Trump despite the fact that he attempted a violent insurrection and is under 91 felony indictments, facing a civil verdict that found him liable for sexual assault, a dangerous radical extremist, and a divisive and a fanatical agent of chaos who threatens to destroy America. Read more
Letter: Iran’s warmongering is not divine action
The White House is oblivious to the fact that Iranian clerical leadership relies 100% on their perception of God’s will in all their motivations, decision-making processes and actions. Read more
Letter: Cease-fires don’t end wars; get Hamas in Rafah
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vows to continue his attack on Hamas in Rafah amid pending cease-fire negotiations. Cease-fires only prolong wars. They do not end wars. Read more
Editorial: Red Hill trial must set firm precedent
Two-and-a-half years after the disastrous Red Hill fuel spill that contaminated the area’s water, people who were sickened then — and claim ongoing health problems even now — are in the midst of a landmark lawsuit trying to make the Navy pay. Read more
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