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I question the assertions put forth in Sunday’s commentary regarding the supposed risks of recreational marijuana use (“Is marijuana good for our community?” Star-Advertiser, Island Voices, April 7). Read more
All kumu hula brought their A-game to this year’s Merrie Monarch. So maikai no with kahiko, awana and olelo Hawaii. Read more
Illegal game rooms often become dangerous hubs where other crimes occur, including murder. Read more
Housing costs are primarily a function of supply and demand. Most of the recent efforts to reduce the cost of housing in Hawaii have been aimed at increasing the supply. Read more
As Honolulu police officers take their oath of office, they are also taking on the unofficial Code Blue Conduct oath. Read more
I was disappointed to see such misleading information from as prominent a source as the Pew Trust in a recent commentary on upzoning (“Zoning reform can cure isle struggles,” Star-Advertiser, Insight, March 24). Read more
I am very disappointed with the death of Senate Bill 2384, a measure that would have lowered the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) for driving, more strongly encouraging people to think twice before driving impaired. Read more
The left-wing liberals have literally hijacked the Democratic Party, both locally and nationally. It is not the same party I used to know a few decades ago. Read more
I have heard and watched online and television arguments adamantly arguing in favor of an immediate ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. Read more
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If the American Civil Liberties Union lawsuit regarding the homeless is upheld, the City and County of Honolulu should have the courage to stop cleaning up the mess created by the homeless. Read more
During Richard Nixon’s last days in office, an attorney in the Department of Justice wrote a memo that a sitting president should not be indicted. Read more
Once again our nanny state has shoved aside the legalization of gambling and recreational marijuana. Read more
I read with disbelief the letter “Elders on benefits should fear a Trump presidency” (Star-Advertiser, March 29). Read more
In walking down Piikoi Street from Ala Moana Boulevard to Beretania Street, I counted 19 intersections where the crosswalks were barely identifiable. Read more
Each evening, speakers at the Navy base play a cool short bugle song at sunset to end each day. Read more
Global problems in rail and shipping, wars, massive fires, droughts, food production disruptions, lack of nitrogenous fertilizers, and government regulation of farmers, cattlemen and poultry producers. Read more
I read a quote from a comedian that made me laugh. Read more
A few days ago, I watched a “DemocracyNow!” news hour on ‘Olelo TV. It featured two eminent UK intellectuals with intensive years-long “on the ground” experience in the unending horror show that is the West Bank. Read more
It has come to our attention that the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) treaty — an attack on one is an attack on all — does not cover Hawaii in its current form. Read more
The pervasive stench of corruption, fueled by the influence of big money, hangs heavily over our legislative landscape. Read more
Gosh, what a surprise. The do-gooders involved with the safety of Hawaiians have decided that legalizing a little weed is far too dangerous for responsible adults. Read more
