As a resident of Kauai who needs to travel to Honolulu for personal business, I am baffled by the apparent inequality between the way out-of-state visitors and Hawaii residents are treated regarding the COVID-19 quarantine. Read more
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The whole point of our rail system, as it swings back and forth between Kapolei and Ala Moana, is to move large numbers of people between destinations like home and work in an energy-efficient manner. Read more
U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams was in Hawaii helping with surge testing in order to assist the state in reducing the spread of COVID-19 Read more
People who wears masks show respect for the other person. If he is infected, he does not want to spread the virus to others. Read more
Ko Olina needs to live up to its agreement with the city. Read more
We deserve better, more innovative industries and public officials who respect the dignity of Hawaii’s people and don’t place their profit over our literal lives. Read more
If the tourists want to come back, and if our tourism industry wants that too, then let’s ensure they all follow our laws. Do not come into our home (Hawaii) and disrespect our laws and potentially end up getting us sick in the process. Read more
Efforts to correct drainage problems have been made, but without maintenance, water keeps coming as the tide changes. Will a candidate for mayor please respond? Read more
Hawaii reopens while COVID soars elsewhere; Military should leave all Hawaiian lands; Hirono embarrasses Hawaii at hearing. Read more
The Office of the Mayor is nonpartisan and is for very important reasons. From an ethical perspective, the party should continue to be involved in partisan races but should not be involved in nonpartisan races. Read more
Endorsements help with deciding how to vote; Show some courtesy on the sidewalks; Postal workers should mask up while working. Read more
Candidates should avoid union endorsements; CARES Act money slow to be disbursed; Will Trump wreak havoc before leaving? Read more
Hawaii County doesn’t exempt Oahu travelers; Amemiya would be led by special interests; Force Ko Olina to open public access to beaches. Read more
Tourist dollars will not replace a lost loved one. Let us test a second time. Read more
2nd reliable test for COVID-19 makes sense; Ige must make tough decisions on travel; Wilcox’s remarkable legacy at PBS Hawai‘i. Read more
Have rapid-testing capabilities for visitors; Control debates, or don’t have them at all; HART board members should be paid for work. Read more
Your editorial board has been pro-rail since Day One. You are always wrong. Read more
Plan unfair to residents traveling interisland; Irresponsible Trump puts himself above all; Electoral College diminishes value of vote; Give front-line workers a restaurant card, too. Read more
Census still in progress; ensure you’re counted; Changing circumstances require changes to rail; Electoral College overrides majority rule. Read more
Double-check ballot before mailing it in; Mother Nature gets back at those who doubt her; HPD should fight crime, not set up speed traps. Read more
The police were so vigilant about citing even minor transgressions while the stay-at-home orders were in effect, but where are they now when real threats to public safety are so blatant? Read more
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