Mahalo for publishing Joe Kent’s article on Honolulu P3 (public-private partnerships) and our debt limits (“Honolulu P3s could violate debt limits,” Star-Advertiser, Island Voices, Nov. 10). It was very insightful. Read more
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Last week, while watching the anniversary reports of the Xerox shootings, I found the media still neglected insights from the first responders (“20 years after the Xerox mass murders, emotions about that day still run deep,” Star-Advertiser, Nov. 2). Read more
I still shake my head over Rob Rietow’s letter (“City can’t solve global problem of plastics,” Star-Advertiser, Nov. 4). Read more
Joe Kent is right on the money (“Honolulu P3s could violate debt limits,” Star-Advertiser, Island Voices, Nov. 10). Read more
The Circuit Court ruling allowing the state to obtain from rental platforms the identities of hosts and income information is significant, since such documentation is essential to obtaining back taxes (“Judge approves state subpoena for Airbnb records,” Star- Advertiser, Nov. 7). Read more
Regarding the proposed “accessible” playground, whose location is now in play between Ala Moana Regional Park or Kakaako Waterfront Park (“Caldwell reaffirms support for Ala Moana playground,” Star-Advertiser, Nov. 8): Lots to opine about here, but I’ll stick to one point. Read more
The average IQ level of the Legislature will drop several points with the loss of the two Thielen women (“Sen. Laura Thielen won’t seek reelection,” Star-Advertiser, Nov. 9; “Hawaii state Rep. Cynthia Thielen won’t seek reelection,” Star-Advertiser, Oct. 9). Read more
On Nov. 6, the City Council voted 7-0 to pass Resolution 19-263 to find another location for the inclusive playground planned for Ala Moana Regional Park. Read more
With all due respect, did Mayor Kirk Caldwell actually say, in reference to a privately funded “gift” of a 1-acre playground at Ala Moana Regional Park: “I’m open to compromise on other ideas as to where the playground can be located, but it has to make sense to the people funding it.” Read more
Regarding “Empty seats increasingly plentiful at UH football games” (Star-Advertiser, Ferd Lewis, Nov. 5): It is not the team. The team is good fun to watch, with big plays reminiscent of 2006 Colt Brennan days. Read more
The Thirty Meter Telescope will be a wonderful gift to the Hawaiian people. Here are the protesters’ complaints and how they have been addressed. Read more
Researchers from University of Alberta found that less than half of Dr. Mehmet Oz’s recommendations were supported by scientific evidence, so his “Health Watch” articles should always be read with skepticism. Read more
I have watched some of the most upstanding members of my community get arrested, returning to their jobs the next morning. Men and women who have clean records and clean hands; the most respected and loved. Read more
Way to go, Kurt Suzuki, one of Hawaii’s great baseball players in the major leagues. I loved your White House visit (“Kurt Suzuki catching flak for his political play,” Star-Advertiser, Ferd Lewis, Nov. 5). Read more
It is unfair to place the blame solely on the consumer, when the fossil fuel industry is largely to blame. Read more
The City and County of Honolulu has a double A plus bond rating, one of the best a city can receive. We are in a strong position in terms of managing our finances. Read more
Hawaii can’t afford to have a $15 minimum wage. We don’t need another “price of living in paradise” burden. Read more
Perhaps President Donald Trump’s continuing contempt for the law can be more easily understood by remembering the lawyers he has chosen for his own special legal needs. Read more
Although the letter was signed, “With Warmest Aloha,” I can’t help thinking that the residents of Lanai, and the many “day-guest” visitors from throughout Hawaii, might not be feeling the aloha just yet. Read more
Honolulu city officials have announced their intent to sue fossil fuel companies, holding them responsible for future climate change mitigation costs. Read more
Our mayor and members of the City Council want to sue fossil-fuel companies for allegedly covering up the ill effects of burning fossil fuels. Read more
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