Letter: Communication key to Waipahu clinic’s success
As a primary care physician in the Waipahu area, I have mixed feelings on the recent news of the opening of the Waipahu High School Academic Health Center. Read more
Letters
Make your voice heard by submitting your opinion about various local, national and world news topics through a letter to the editor.
Letter: Public should have voice in Ocean Safety’s future
The future of the 107-year-old Honolulu Ocean Safety service is on the agenda for Wednesday’s Honolulu City Council meeting. Read more
Letter: As world did to Hitler, U.S. must deny Trump
The recent cartoon depiction of Adolf Hitler, described as a “malignant clown,” juxtaposed with Donald Trump took me back to when I was a kid and first saw Hitler in a newsreel (“Trump turns trials into a soapbox. So did Hitler,” Star-Advertiser, Insight, April 10). Read more
Letter: Conflicts don’t bode well for future of humanity
Humanity is at war with its very existence. Nothing has come from this war in Gaza except to expose the naked aggression, violence and lunacy of governments. Read more
Letter: More regulation needed for fast-moving e-bikes
As I walk my dog on the hilly streets of Makakilo, kids as young as 8 years old to teens often come flying downhill at a very high speed — perhaps 80 mph or more on their e-bikes. Read more
Letter: Increase minimum wage, pay workers their worth
A recent letter about minimum wage got it partially right (“Raising minimum wage not economically viable,” Star- Advertiser, April 11). Read more
Letter: Trump and Hitler are far too similar for comfort
I found Timothy Ryback’s recent article “Trump turns trials into a soapbox. So did Hitler” (Star-Advertiser, Insight, April 10) to be very chilling. Read more
Letter: Pending demolition of Haiku Stairs is a shame
It’s a shame to hear of the impending demolition of the Haiku Stairs. I believe it was a great experience for tourists and locals alike. I remember when you were allowed to legally hike the stairs. Read more
Letter: Report on arts, less on strife and sports
I was encouraged by Thursday’s editorial reminding the state to preserve the Honolulu arts district in ongoing redevelopment projects (“Don’t drain Bethel Block’s artsy spirit,” Star-Advertiser, Our View, April 11). Read more
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Letter: Do more to solve isle homeless problem
Recent reports regarding massive population enclaves of homeless individuals squatting or living in drainage canals on Oahu is disgusting and heartbreaking. Read more
Letter: Stop playing around, restrict game rooms
As a resident and advocate for Downtown-Chinatown, I stand in firm support of Honolulu City Council Bills 57 and 58 to address the pervasive issue of illegal game rooms in our community. Read more
Letter: Fish more valuable in reefs than aquariums
The state Department of Land and Natural Resources and the Board of Land and Natural Resources are considering allowing aquarium collecting. Read more
Letter: Not lucky we live Hawaii thanks to urbanization
I recently moved back to Honolulu after having been gone for six years — I missed the islands! Read more
Letter: Transgender athletes should have own league
Regarding transgender athletes, I think the solution is actually pretty easy and straightforward: Create a league or leagues that only transgender athletes can compete in. Read more
Letter: Bicycle, scooter traffic a menace to pedestrians
There are many senior citizens who exercise in the morning at Ala Moana Park. Read more
Letter: Feeding Hawaii’s keiki at school should be priority
To help provide breakfast and lunch for the many economically challenged children who are in Hawaii’s schools, there are options that are in plain sight. Read more
Letter: Merrie Monarch brings good, clean fun to TV
What a joyous occasion for our family to see the very best of Hawaii on display at the Merrie Monarch Festival. Read more
Letter: If businesses are taxed to death, government fails
People need to understand that businesses need to profit to pay taxes. Hawaiian Electric needs to make a profit to mitigate costs from any wildfire. Read more
Letter: Hawaii needs to rethink renewable energy goals
On Oahu and the Big Island, residents know firsthand about rolling blackouts and outages due to unexpected equipment issues. Read more
Letter: Social Security is secure, but payouts might shrink
With all due respect to the author of a recent letter, I believe that they are misinformed that Donald Trump or anyone else is going to take away their Social Security benefits (“Elders on benefits should fear a Trump presidency,” Star-Advertiser, March 29). Read more
Letter: Earth Day is opportunity to step out into nature
How wonderful to view, to marvel, to even shout at the spectacular solar eclipse. It was a breathtaking experience. Read more
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