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In a recent letter to the editor, the author wrote, “The ongoing violence and humanitarian crisis in Gaza literally makes it hard for me to sleep at night” (“State House must back call for Gaza ceasefire,” Star-Advertiser, March 18). Read more
It has been said that Hawaii requires more housing for the homeless, the poor and the outsiders, to purchase a piece of the islands. As reported, the local people, as well as the Hawaiian people, cannot afford to live here. Read more
In 2019, I was struck by a large garbage truck while jogging and became an amputee. It has been an eye-opening journey into our health and insurance systems, and ableism. Read more
The author of Thursday’s letter tells our state representatives to join our “courageous” Senate in urging President Biden to call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza (“State House must back call for Gaza ceasefire,” Star-Advertiser, March 28). Read more
I hope that the Legislature or City Council takes parking requirements into consideration before they begin to execute any new laws to increase housing. Read more
By voting to send billions of U.S. dollars to Israel, our senators have shown they are too weak to stand up against Israel’s cruelty. Read more
At the end of the year, Catholic Charities Hawaii (CCH) expects to begin construction of its “Hale Pilina” multifamily affordable housing project in Kahului, Maui. Read more
State Sen. Donovan Dela Cruz — remember that name. He single-handedly stopped the imposing of a $25 fee on the 10 million tourists that are overrunning our beaches and roads Read more
The letter about the smell of pot smelling like human waste was hilarious considering that cigarette smoke smells like toe jam (“Raising a stink over the recreational pot debate,” Star- Advertiser, March 14). Read more
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Marc Thiessen’s column, “If Ukraine falls, it will be the GOP’s version of Afghanistan” (Star-Advertiser, March 29), is spot-on except for one basic error. Read more
Earth Day is on April 22, so it’s a good time to reflect on the impact the upcoming 2024 presidential election will have on our precious planet. Read more
I love attending Hawaii men’s volleyball games — my family has season tickets. Read more
Monster homes are a strain on the infrastructure of a neighborhood because of the population density it causes — sewer system, water, electricity, parking and more. Read more
We live off of Waialae and Koko Head avenues in Kaimuki. Read more
On Fort Weaver Road in Ewa, at the intersections of Renton Road, Kolowaka Drive, Iroquois Road and connecting streets, the traffic light wait time is unusually long. Read more
Hawaii is perennially 50,000 housing units short. We need to add 5,000 units per year just to keep up. I applaud the governor’s initiatives for both housing the houseless and affordable housing. Read more
Should Donald Trump be elected president, America’s elders will lose their Social Security benefits and entitlements. Read more
Our politicians have spoken loud and clear regarding their refusal to support publicly funded elections. That tells you what their priorities are. Read more
Lawmakers have a chance to make it faster and cheaper for everyone to go solar. House Bill 2614 streamlines solar permitting processes by adopting SolarAPP+ and allowing for self-certification. Read more
Another raise for City Council members after the huge raise they got last year? I was shocked at the initial amount and even more shocked that they are going to have another one. Isn’t their job part-time? Read more
New homes need off-street parking. Legislative proposals for housing on smaller lots are noble but poorly thought out. I agree that it is a waste to prohibit homes on smaller lots. Read more
