Emotions ran high at the governor’s emergency proclamation news conference last week. Heartbreaking stories were shared about nurses and teachers leaving the islands, and interns dreaming of moving home — albeit with little details connecting these plights with the proclamation’s actual language. Read more
As we approach another Independence Day in America, it’s appropriate to ponder the meaning of patriotism. Read more
Memorial Day is an important observance for our state and country. Read more
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Seeing all the flags honoring Memorial Day, I am reminded of the preciousness of the flag of the United States as a symbol of sacrifice and honor for those who willingly offered their lives as a commitment and obligation for the good of our nation. Read more
They want our elected leaders to take action on the biggest challenges we face — our shortage of affordable housing, the crisis of homelessness, and the high cost of living in our state. Read more
On Dec. 1, 2022, the Commission to Improve Standards of Conduct (CISC) made 31 recommendations (28 bills and three resolutions) to improve laws and rules on ethics, campaign finances, lobbying and related matters. Read more
If you look at the numbers, two of the biggest causes of death among young people are suicide and car accidents. Read more
A yearlong exhibit provocatively titled “1898, Imperial Visions and Revisions,” opened Friday at the National Portrait Gallery in Washington, D.C., with Hawai‘i as a major subject. Read more
Earlier this month, a one-day work stoppage at the Los Angeles and Long Beach ports briefly stirred up concerns about possible delays in shipped supplies, including food. Read more
I remember the first time I saw pig damage in the forest. It was the early 1990s, and I was doing fieldwork for The Nature Conservancy, my first real job after college. Read more
Hawaii’s beauty attracts millions of visitors to our islands each year, and the onslaught of tourists hurts the places we enjoyed as children, especially our coral reefs. Read more
It’s not difficult to understand why a visitor impact fee has such broad support. As an idea, it’s appealing. Read more
At Kaiser Permanente Moanalua Medical Center we recently held a ceremony to commemorate the third anniversary of the start of our COVID-19 experience in Hawaii. Read more
An airborne balloon has quickly changed the course of relations between the United States and China. Read more
In 2012, the Office of Hawaiian Affairs negotiated a settlement agreement with the Abercrombie administration to satisfy the state’s obligation to pay public land trust proceeds that were owed to OHA for the period from Nov. 30, 1978, through June 30, 2012. Read more
I do not know the chief operating officer of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Casey Brown, but I do know he needs to get his facts straight if he expects support for efforts to address residential restrictions currently existent in Kakaako Makai (“Battle over Kakaako housing continues,” Star-Advertiser, Feb. 6). Read more
Will the 2023 Legislature take steps to ensure that our renewable energy transition will dependably keep our lights on? Read more
Supporting low-income families is crucial for the well-being of our economy and society. Read more
In the spirit of the season, our readers share what they feel grateful for. Read more
Today I would like to show my appreciation to five people who came into my life and turned my world upside-down. Read more
Since the early 20th century, the U.S. military’s negligent use, storage and disposal of harmful chemical substances on its bases has exposed countless troops to severe health hazards. Read more
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