A driver with TheBus has a challenging, essential job. He or she is the captain of the ship. What they say, goes. Obviously, rules must be enforced. Crowd management techniques, coupled with a professional deportment, are the keys to a safe and pleasant journey for the driver’s clientele. Read more
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Whatever happened to the olde Republican Party of fiscal responsibility and efficient government? Read more
I am appalled at the passage of the Alabama law prohibiting abortion. Read more
The Trump regime is beating the war drums again. Iran is being labeled a major “threat” to our security by President Donald Trump and his trigger-happy policy advisers, John Bolton and Mike Pompeo. Read more
The recent helicopter crash and resulting loss of life were truly tragic in every sense. Lately, however, I have had an enhanced enjoyment of my backyard lanai. Read more
The homeless problem in Chinatown will continue to grow because political leadership is dysfunctional and fearful. Politicians have passed laws that many homeless people violate every day with impunity. Read more
I made my purchase — walking back to my car repelled by the stench of urine, feces and the deranged man following me — and decided it was time to quit Hawaii. Read more
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The manner in which the destruction of Sherwood Forest has been politically handled is a travesty and an insult to everyone living in the community, city and the state. Read more
It is time for the Star-Advertiser to expose the professional politicians and government workers for their reckless job performance in order to hold them accountable for potentially criminal actions. Read more
Did the pilot lose all control of his doomed aircraft, or, after a silent plunge, was that last four seconds of loud grinding and screeching somehow an attempt to avoid houses? Read more
It is up to all of us to recognize and contribute to bringing relief and hope for all. Read more
When one man proclaims his desire to use sport to legally kill another man, it is time for responsible media to get out of the game. Read more
The unemployment rate in Honolulu is close to zero. There are more than enough jobs available without these illegal rentals. Read more
Please do not make this a legal (and ethical) battle in which there are no winners. Read more
The nurses at North Hawaii Community Hospital are struggling to be heard. Like all nurses, they care deeply about the quality of care they provide. Read more
Politicians promise everything, but are unwilling to tell American taxpayers who will pay for these government handouts. Read more
Those who think that a Hawaii lottery to help fund the rail project is a good idea (“Lottery is among common-sense ideas,” Star-Advertiser, Letters, May 5) should consider two reasons why it’s a bad idea. Read more
We know Hawaii doesn’t appreciate comparison to mainland projects, so here is a comparison to a similar contemporary island project. Read more
I am appalled that those conducting illegal vacation rental activity have the gall to broadcast their activity on the front page of the newspaper (“Council balks at vacation rentals decision,” Star-Advertiser, May 9). Read more
I was riding my bicycle, obeying all the traffic rules, and came to the intersection of Kapahulu Avenue and Ala Wai Boulevard. Read more
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