Letter: Revoke Social Security taxes to help U.S. elderly
U.S. Rep. Angie Craig of Minnesota reintroduced legislation that would repeal the taxation of Social Security benefits, putting money back into the pockets of retirees. Read more
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U.S. Rep. Angie Craig of Minnesota reintroduced legislation that would repeal the taxation of Social Security benefits, putting money back into the pockets of retirees. Read more
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The new-and-improved Kodak Hula Show, now the Kilohana Hula Show, has returned to Kapiolani Park, near the Tom Moffatt Waikiki Shell, after a pause of 22 years (“Plan to fund show could spur lawsuit,” Star-Advertiser, March 4). Read more
In response to Thursday’s letter (“There can be no aloha in support of Israel’s war,” Star-Advertiser, March 14), I am an American patriot whose Japanese grandparents came to Hawaii from Hiroshima in 1894, and whose Caucasian father — a pilot — was stationed at Wheeler Air Force Base during WWII. Read more
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In the aftermath of the Lahaina fires, homeowners’ insurance companies are abandoning their customers by the thousands, leaving them with no insurance or in some cases raising their rates astronomically. Read more
With the controversial cannabis legalization legislation in the news almost daily, and having grown up during the drug-laden “hippie” era of the ’60s, I thought I would share my own personal experience. Read more
The ideas in Thursday’s letter are not that novel (“Extend Skyline’s route to increase ridership,” Star-Advertiser, March 14). Read more
Being a frequent visitor to Hawaii over the past decade, I’ve become more and more appreciative of what your beautiful islands have to offer. From your local communities come diversity and equality. Read more
Recently on your editorial page, there was a picture of pre-school children going to school and it was most noteworthy, as the children all looked happy and eager. Read more
Both Russia and Israel are expanding their territories by force, which is illegal under international law. Read more
I am confused. Our taxpayer money is paying for the Lahaina recovery. Read more
I believe there are evangelicals who profess their love for Jesus, both in Hawaii and across the nation. Read more
Our family enjoyed a 10-day holiday in Waikiki this month and we were impressed with kindness shown by locals. Read more
Some dog owners don’t realize that excessive barking can hurt their dogs if it’s not addressed promptly. Read more
The speed humps going through Waianae are ridiculous and aren’t a solution for speeding vehicles. Read more
A number of bills are moving through the Legislature to give family caregivers some assistance in performing this important job. Read more
Hawaii is not a second-class state — we deserve a first-class stadium. We don’t have a pro team, so University of Hawaii sports are it. Read more
I saw a magazine cover the other day and it said, “This is the last generation that can save the world.” Read more
Red-light camera citations: What’s this going to cost us? This is all about revenue generation, not safety. They tell us it’s about safety, but they want the money. Read more
The historical quest within Judaism is that the propriety of all action be measured by ethics. Read more
Asking state departments to cut budgets to balance spending is fine. Read more
A novel idea for increasing rail ridership is to expand rail’s route (“Use new ideas to spark more rail ridership,” Star-Advertiser, Letters, Jan. 31). Read more