I am in complete agreement with Jim Slavish (“Makes sense to move fuel tanks, but where?” Letters, Star-Advertiser, Dec. 29), and frankly have been wondering when the Star-Advertiser (and other media) would get around to asking the same question. Read more
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I support PETA’s call for a fireworks ban, and I implore our community to put down their lighters and show compassion to their noise-sensitive neighbors. Read more
I did not realize finding fireworks would be so hard this year, leaving us empty-handed. The usual places we would go to purchase did not sell any permit fireworks this year. Read more
In the early 1970s, when it was clear that Honolulu Stadium on King Street simply could not be used for sports events much longer, the issue became where would a new stadium go and what would it look like. Read more
The Navy has been insisting that the water contamination is not a crisis. Their officials have already shown that they do not have a handle on the situation. Read more
So Memphis brings more than 200 people all the way from Tennessee and keeps them all COVID-19-safe. Read more
The unanswered question: With this opportunity to fix the old Senate district mistake, why didn’t the commission correct the problem and why they are again committing the same error with the proposed House district? Read more
In writing about reflections of the past year, I was reminded about a card I carry in my wallet with me every day. I turn to this card during difficult times to keep me on an even course. Read more
It’s finally time to bring some new thinking to our two current “white elephant” projects: the rail system and the Aloha Stadium site project. Read more
In response to Ronald Kienitz, talk about sour grapes (“Straub’s new center doesn’t look like much,” Star-Advertiser, Dec. 18). I am guessing he wanted a Disneyland setting or maybe a resort with a pool? Read more
It has been suggested that the Navy could use tankers as temporary storage for the contents of the Red Hill fuel tanks. Wondering just how realistic that idea was, I pulled together a few numbers and some assumptions to see. Read more
‘Eia ka wai… here is water. The gift of life, for all. This precious resource is held in public trust, for the community’s use — not to be held hostage by the Navy. Read more
City jacks up property tax assessments; Navy wastes millions of gallons of water; Promote home-based COVID-19 treatments. Read more
The unbearable mildness of wishful thinking; Pandemic restrictions have made life difficult; Keiki Kalikimaka artists lift up the spirit, soul. Read more
Room for EV chargers and disabled parking; Fuel can be moved, but not the water supply; Media images make vaccinations look bad. Read more
MSNBC’s Rachel Maddow’s admonition, “Don’t watch what they say, watch what they do,” seems to encapsulate how the Navy is handling the tainted water problem. Read more
It’s time to reflect on the past year, and to share some hopes and dreams for 2022. Time to wish for better — whether it be in community spirit, public health, policy issues or personal growth. Read more
Straub Medical Center has been trumpeting the groundbreaking for its new medical center (“Straub Medical Center breaking ground on new Honolulu medical campus,” Star-Advertiser, Dec. 13). Read more
Navy has the ability to relocate fuel tanks; Car registration cost more than expected; High environmental fee may stop budget tourists. Read more
Hawaii should adopt Daylight Savings Time; Very little trash after this year’s marathon; Red Hill tanks vital asset for military operations. Read more
Other states also have low CO2 emissions; Navy will leave a mess after skimming water; Graham did much to damage UH football. Read more
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