Letter: Child care workers vital, need support to survive
As a family child care provider of over 20 years, I see the critical need for competitive wages in our child care industry. Read more
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As a family child care provider of over 20 years, I see the critical need for competitive wages in our child care industry. Read more
Regarding the recent AP-NORC poll on climate change, many people still dispute the scientific conclusion that Earth is currently undergoing rapid climate change (“Climate change cause clear to AAPI adults,” Star-Advertiser, April 18). Read more
I support House Bill 2653, which is essential for keeping family-owned businesses in Hawaii. Opponents say it’s about helping the ultra-rich. Read more
Have you heard about the new bestselling book “The Anxious Generation” written by New York University professor Dr. Jonathan Haidt? Read more
Is electricity guaranteed in the worst catastrophes? Read more
Hawaii’s hotel industry opposes all short-term rentals — including those operating legally — because it’s clear it wants to eliminate competition. Read more
I will agree to disagree with city Prosecutor Steve Alm in his viewpoints concerning marijuana. Read more
Thank you for shining a light on the troubling power shortage that Big Island residents are being forced to cope with (“Power problems plague Hawaii island,” Star-Advertiser, April 7). Read more
Putting a stop to all burning and filtering of toxic exhaust is great, but be realistic — burning garbage is brilliant. Read more
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In response to Friday’s letter, does the writer have any knowledge of the Balfour Declaration of 1917 written by Lord Balfour (“Genocide is a misnomer when talking about Gaza,” Star-Advertiser, April 19)? Read more
Big ticket reforms like term limits and full public financing of elections may be beneficial but won’t necessarily curb big money’s influence in the Citizens United era. Read more
Marijuana, pot, cannabis. Call it what you want; it’s a mind-altering drug much as alcohol. Read more
During my daily walks for exercise, I multitask and pick up litter as I go along. The Swedish have a word for it — plogging — picking up litter while jogging. Read more
Mexico is populated largely by the native descendants of one of the most brutal colonizations in the history of the world. Read more
The Star-Advertiser got it backwards recently in publishing two articles on Earth Day about regenerative tourism and our economy (“Regenerative tourism draws groups to isles,” “Waimea Valley plans renovation project,” Star-Advertiser, April 7). Read more
Shame on Columbia University and its cowardly president for ordering the arrest of 100 students who were peacefully demonstrating for the rights of Palestinians. Read more
I have been totally unsuccessful in finding a recycling facility that will take bottle and jar glass not covered by Hawaii’s Glass Advance Disposal Fee Program (ADF) and Deposit Beverage Container Program (HI-5). Read more
Something seems to be terribly wrong with our foster care system. Several children have died in past few years while they were supposed to be taken care of. Read more
I strongly agree with Honolulu Prosecutor Steve Alm’s argument against legalizing marijuana (“‘De facto’ legal pot bill endangers public,” Star-Advertiser, Island Voices, April 21). Read more
Turo car rental vehicles being stored on residential streets are a bane on the city. Read more
House Bill 2653, which would entirely exempt Hawaii’s qualified family- owned businesses from state of Hawaii estate taxes, is perfectly written to completely eliminate estate taxes from the approximate 0.2% of our population that is considered ultra-rich. Read more