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It was great to hear that the Japan Sumo Association will hold a tournament in London next year. Too bad the article couldn’t have been penned by a local sportswriter instead of using something from The New York Times. Read more
It’s been over a month since the national election. Since the GOP victories, nil right-wing voter fraud accusations have been made. Read more
The recent cartoon by Mike Luckovich and the letter, “Harris no match for U.S. racism, sexism,” hit it on the head (Star-Advertiser, Nov. 17). The only title Donald Trump deserves is “greatest con artist of all time.” Read more
A letter writer’s mobile-home parks idea for Maui is right on (“Mobile home parks may be right answer for Maui,” Star-Advertiser, Nov. 28). Read more
I’m starting to feel that there’s some truth to those who say that the Democrats have been in power for too long in Hawaii. There’s so much unfinished business. Read more
I am not surprised at the number of hate-filled, fear-mongering letters that condemn our new president. Read more
In your article on the empty homes tax, you quote Justin Tyndall, an associate professor with UHERO, as saying, “The more people who fill their units, the more housing we generate; the fewer people that fill their units, the more revenue the program would generate for the county.” Read more
A retiree writes to complain that the empty homes tax the City Council is considering would cost him $30,000 annually on his million-dollar condo (“Empty homes tax would ruin some owners lives,” Star-Advertiser, Nov. 25). Read more
I understand Lin Yee Chung Association (LYCA) President Charles Wong recently submitted a final environmental assessment (EA) for their proposed monster Manoa Banyan Court development on P-2 zoned preservation forest land, to the city’s Department of Planning and Permitting for review. Read more
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I recently found out they’re planning to demolish the building that houses the Wahiawa Public Library. It’s been a positive institution in the community for decades. Read more
Many years ago James Carville, in advising candidate Bill Clinton, came up with his famous line about what really counts for American voters: “It’s the economy, stupid.” He was right then and, sadly enough, he is still right. Read more
I very much enjoy the Star Advertiser’s “Raise Your Hand” monthly column featuring Hawaii’s youth. Read more
The reelection of Donald Trump marks the end of the “American experiment.” Read more
Keep local taxes, but keep government hands off our paychecks. Read more
The proposed design of the Ala Wai Canal pedestrian bridge should be reconsidered. Read more
Select AIDS Memorial Quilts are on display at the Capitol Modern until Dec. 18. Read more
Construction of Ala Wai pedestrian bridge will cause traffic and parking problems. Read more
A senior citizen didn’t want to die knowing Donald Trump was president. Read more
Charging a fee at Ho‘omaluhia Botanical Garden could help with park upkeep. Read more
Many in Japan still regard Hawaii as a dream destination. Read more
The cost of housing is a function of supply and demand. Demand from investors and nonresidents has driven up the price of residential real estate so that most Hawaii residents cannot afford to buy a home. Read more
