Where are anger and action on the grounded boat?

My stunned amazement at the state’s inaction to remove the grounded fishing vessel from the reef off Kaimana Beach has turned to anger, disgust, even embarrassment (“Derelict fishing boat becomes dangerous lure,” Star-Advertiser, Nov. 8).

As a volunteer at the Waikiki Aquarium, I’m used to answering visitors’ questions about the Waikiki Natatorium, but now they are replaced by queries about the boat:

“What happened’? “How long has it been there?” “When will it be removed?”

The fact that there is still fuel aboard makes the inaction unconscionable. Aquarium exhibits, like the monk seals’ habitat, are affected because the water for our exhibits is pulled from inshore waters within sight of the boat. The vessel is upwind and upcurrent from world-famous Waikiki Beach. I shudder to think of headlines on the mainland showing diesel-fuel-fouled sand fronting our hotels.

Where are the anger and action to take care of this?

David White

Manoa

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Prioritizing outreach on Ka Iwi byway

Volunteers with the Maunalua- Makapuu Scenic Byway encourage public review and feedback on the Draft Corridor Management Plan. Livable Hawaii Kai Hui and Ka Iwi Coalition absolutely agree that more public involvement is needed (“Hold meetings on Ka Iwi byway,” Star-Advertiser, Letters, Nov. 1). Outreach efforts include neighborhood board presentations, email notices, Olelo media broadcasts, fliers, press releases and social media forums.

We will have a tent at the upcoming Ka Iwi Coast Run & Walk, and are pursuing other venues to share the plan.

Our goal is to help the community care for and maintain Ka Iwi’s beautiful, natural landscapes, while keeping the area safe and accessible to future generations. This includes addressing traffic congestion and safety along the coast, and educating users about the byway’s natural, cultural and historic qualities.

We will continue to gather comments, seek out stakeholders, and publicize the plan to maximize participation. Go to kaiwicoast.org/maunalua-makapuu-scenic-byway to view the draft and submit comments by Jan. 10, 2018.

Dylan Ramos Taylor Ledgerwood

Community youth volunteers with Livable Hawaii Kai Hui

Hawaii Kai

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Hawaii drivers misuse left lane

I hope the drivers in Hawaii had a chance to read the article on slow drivers (“More states push slow drivers to move out of the left lane,” Star-Advertiser, Nov. 5).

If every driver in Hawaii who drives below the speed limit in the left lane was given a ticket, our police officers would have writer’s cramp.

Maybe we can educate the drivers on the mainland to do what happens in Hawaii — the left lane is for slow drivers and the right lane is for passing.

Carl Bergantz

Kaneohe

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Hawaii losing aloha, becoming radical

I have to agree with James “Kimo” Rosen (“Liberals should show respect for presidency,” Star-Advertiser, Letters, Nov. 8).

Hawaii has always being noted for its great aloha and respect for all U.S. presidents, regardless of their party.

Hawaii is losing touch and becoming ignorant of the fact that President Donald Trump was elected fair and square and deserves to be treated accordingly. His arrivals in Japan, South Korea and China were overwhelmingly beautiful and welcoming, with aloha and respect.

Hawaii has lost it and has become, or is becoming, radical.

Ethel Lundberg

Kaneohe

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Trump treats office with disrespect

This is in response to James “Kimo” Rosen’s assertion that liberals disrespect the presidency (“Liberals should show respect for presidency,” Star-Advertiser, Letters, Nov. 8).

This may be true, but there are many of us local folks who do respect and wish to protect the office of the president of our United States of America. Our concern is the seeming disrespectful, callous and cavalier manner President Donald Trump has brought to the office. We don’t respect him, as a person or as a leader.

It is our deep respect for his office, however, that causes us to react so strongly to him personally and to, sadly, resist him and his style.

Mark Yasuhara

Aiea

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Dems must get rid of superdelegates

Although I would never vote for a Republican, I was left in a quandary after the Democratic primary. I had made a personal vow never to vote for a Democrat until the party got rid of so-called superdelegates. The whole concept of superdelegates is against everything one could say is “democratic.” I hope U.S. Rep. Tulsi Gabbard has the clout and the follow-through to make this change (“Gabbard accuses DNC of rigging presidential primary for Clinton,” Star-Advertiser, Nov. 4).

Superdelegates, the Electoral College, unverifiable voting machines and the Republicans using gerrymandering to make it harder to vote — all contribute to a malaise among voters. Will our vote count for anything?

Judith Pettibone

Makiki

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Koa Ridge will bring excess traffic, noise

I read the article about Castle & Cooke’s Koa Ridge development and looked at the planning map (“Koa Ridge finally reaches building stage,” Star-Advertiser, Nov. 3).

I can see major problems with traffic, infrastructure and noise to residents in this development.

It already is difficult to find parking at Costco right across the street, especially on weekends. The traffic already backs up on Ka Uka Boulevard.

The developer is building mixed-use commercial, health care, light industrial and public facilities right off Ka Uka Boulevard, while placing a large section of medium-density and single-family residences fronting the busy H-2 highway. The mahi‘ai would not approve.

Chris Jansen

Mililani