Make your voice heard by submitting your opinion about various local, national and world news topics through a letter to the editor.
The Oct. 1 issue of the Star-Advertiser had an excellent front-page article on the importance of tourism to the economy and well-being of Hawaii, and how leaders of all islands were traveling off island to promote tourism on Hawaii (“Visitor industry faced with soft data”). Read more
A recent letter writer made an excellent observation that more resources need be applied toward homeless shelters (“Do more to aid, protect Oahu’s homeless kupuna,” Star-Advertiser, Oct. 1). Read more
According to the National Archives, more than 60,000 of our soldiers were lost in the nine-year war in Vietnam. During that war, the media reported the number of American soldiers killed each day. Read more
Friday’s front-page story about the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation requesting a $1 billion appropriation from the state was misleading, inflammatory and irresponsible. Read more
I read in the Oct. 4 paper that HART is requesting a $1 billion appropriation from the state. May I be so prudent as to inquire about the purpose of that? Read more
We all know that the personality of a politician can affect the policies they favor. But most people don’t vote for a candidate or a policy; they vote against them. Read more
I am responding to a recent letter about mouthguard use by football players. Mouthguards are required on the high school and college levels, but only recommended on the professional level. Read more
The project of applying carbon taxes to airline travel and paying families a carbon tax dividend assumes that families will spend the money in a low- or no-carbon way. Read more
A recent “Big Q” featured a question regarding how public sentiment is flowing as the Leiwili Kapolei housing project on West Oahu moves forward. Read more
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With regard to slumps in tourism, it is very basic: Blame high hotel rates. No amount of marketing can compete with less expensive all inclusives offered in other sunny locations. Read more
I really enjoyed last year’s Clippers vs. Jazz exhibition game at the Stan Sheriff Center. Read more
I was reading in the paper that Matson is building three more cargo ships. Read more
I suppose as a longtime educator I should be wildly troubled by Tim Walz’s statement that he “has become friends with school shooters.” Read more
I believe most of the individuals who run for office or write our major political parties’ platforms are smart enough to know that the growing national debt is a serious threat to the future of our country. Read more
Not a fan of JD Vance, but I have to admit that he carried himself very professionally during the debate with Tim Walz. They stayed with the issues facing America and no mud-slinging, name calling, bullying or self-centered chatter. Read more
I recently moved to Las Vegas from Maui. As I establish new local relationships, I often hear the kindhearted words, “Welcome to Las Vegas.” Read more
As a longtime condominium resident in Waikiki, the many days of hotel strikers at the Hilton Hawaiian Village — who chant, yell and beat drums from dawn to night — is driving me and my neighbors crazy. Read more
Invasive species are brutally damaging the islands. As a young person growing up on Oahu, I witness the wonders of these islands on a daily basis. Read more
A recent letter listed points of concern regarding Donald Trump’s supporters (“Explaining Trump’s inexplicable support,” Star-Advertiser, Sept. 29). Well, it goes both ways. Read more
As a resident of Manoa I disagree with the false claims that some Pamoa Road residents are airing about the Aria Lane housing project. Read more
Donald Trump claims no one is talking about climate change any more. Clearly he is not listening. Read more
