Letter: Revoke Social Security taxes to help U.S. elderly
U.S. Rep. Angie Craig of Minnesota reintroduced legislation that would repeal the taxation of Social Security benefits, putting money back into the pockets of retirees. Read more
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U.S. Rep. Angie Craig of Minnesota reintroduced legislation that would repeal the taxation of Social Security benefits, putting money back into the pockets of retirees. Read more
The new-and-improved Kodak Hula Show, now the Kilohana Hula Show, has returned to Kapiolani Park, near the Tom Moffatt Waikiki Shell, after a pause of 22 years (“Plan to fund show could spur lawsuit,” Star-Advertiser, March 4). Read more
In response to Thursday’s letter (“There can be no aloha in support of Israel’s war,” Star-Advertiser, March 14), I am an American patriot whose Japanese grandparents came to Hawaii from Hiroshima in 1894, and whose Caucasian father — a pilot — was stationed at Wheeler Air Force Base during WWII. Read more
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In the aftermath of the Lahaina fires, homeowners’ insurance companies are abandoning their customers by the thousands, leaving them with no insurance or in some cases raising their rates astronomically. Read more
The front door of a home safeguards the privacy of the family living inside. It also conceals what can be terrible tensions and stresses permeating domestic life. Read more
No matter how you feel about tourism, the reality for all of us is that it’s the state’s biggest industry and the source of much of our income. Read more
The State of the City address on Thursday included two updates important to North Shore and West Side parks users. Design work has begun for a “long-promised” swimming pool and recreation center at Kahuku District Park, filling a gap that stretches between Kaneohe and Waialua, the nearest community pools, Mayor Rick Blangiardi stated. And the city is creating new roving park maintenance crews to service Waianae and Ewa Beach parks. “The teams will work when the parks are the busiest, including weekends and holidays,” Blangiardi announced. Read more
With the controversial cannabis legalization legislation in the news almost daily, and having grown up during the drug-laden “hippie” era of the ’60s, I thought I would share my own personal experience. Read more
“Safety first,” that ageless slogan, seems to have dropped off the script for public schools facilities upkeep. Read more
The ideas in Thursday’s letter are not that novel (“Extend Skyline’s route to increase ridership,” Star-Advertiser, March 14). Read more
Being a frequent visitor to Hawaii over the past decade, I’ve become more and more appreciative of what your beautiful islands have to offer. From your local communities come diversity and equality. Read more
While much of the focus has been on replacing tangible losses — homes, businesses, schools and jobs — we must also prioritize recovery from the disaster’s significant and long-lasting impact on mental health. Read more
To meet state needs after the fire-ravaged Maui disaster, Gov. Josh Green rerouted a staggering $172 million in emergency state funds from various state programs to start paying for the fire. Read more
Recently on your editorial page, there was a picture of pre-school children going to school and it was most noteworthy, as the children all looked happy and eager. Read more
Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi delivered the last State of the City address of his inaugural term Thursday, highlighting efforts to right-size and improve departments, build affordable housing, increase public safety and maintain Oahu’s streets and parks. Read more
Imagine life in Hawaii without our locally owned family businesses. There’d be no poke from Foodland, no chili from Zippy’s, and no Coco Puffs at Liliha Bakery Read more
Both Russia and Israel are expanding their territories by force, which is illegal under international law. Read more
I am confused. Our taxpayer money is paying for the Lahaina recovery. Read more
Consistent with similar efforts advanced by analogous lobbies in other states, this bill puts the builder and developer interests ahead of Hawaii’s residents, whose health and safety it places at greater risk. Read more
The recent editorial, “Constructing a stronger Hawaii” (Star-Advertiser, Our View, March 3), offered one viewpoint on an important issue — yet there are other factors contributing to the problem that are often ignored. Read more
The aftermath of every catastrophe includes a long period of finger-pointing and, after the devastation of Lahaina, the local emergency manager had his share. Read more