Editorial: ATF report basis for improvement
The report doesn’t assign liability, but it clearly provides backing for a finding that HECO and KS are most responsible for the fire. Read more
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Column: Tourism boosts our economy and shares Hawaii’s ways
With its refreshing waters, aromatic scents of native greenery and crisp breeze, Hawaii is truly an island paradise. Alongside the locals, you may spot an abundance of tourists — more than 200,000 of them on the islands on any given day. Read more
Column: Enact tourist fee for impacts, environmental damage
The Hawaiian islands are beautiful, biodiverse, and, shall we say, quite popular. This is evident in the throngs of newcomers sprawled out daily on Hawaii’s sunny sands. Read more
On Politics: Will we step up and learn from Lahaina disaster?
Simply put it was the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century. Read more
Letter: Elect candidates who tackle national debt
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
Letter: Consider politicians’ statements in context
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
Letter: Vance-Walz debate surprisingly cordial
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
Letter: LNG not right choice for new Matson ships
I was reading in the paper that Matson is building three more cargo ships. Read more
Letter: End scalping for NBA tickets at UH-Manoa
I really enjoyed last year’s Clippers vs. Jazz exhibition game at the Stan Sheriff Center. Read more
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Column: Ka piliwaiwai pili politika
Synopsis: A recent court ruling will make gambling on election results legal. This could result in actions tantamount to buying an election. Read more
Letter: Take care to keep pests like CRB out of Hawaii
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
Letter: Hotel workers strike OK, but keep the noise down
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
Letter: Mainland aware of isle anti-tourism sentiment
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
Editorial: Time is ripe for ‘empty homes tax’
Public opinion on the topic of an “empty homes tax” in Honolulu has shifted in recent years, as the cost of housing has skyrocketed nationwide — particularly in cities like Honolulu, which are attractive to investors who can move their money globally, and see the relative stability of the U.S. economy and Honolulu’s comparably low property tax rate as incentives. Read more
5 Questions: Dean Minakami, HHFDC’s executive director
Please explain HHFDC’s mission. How has the agency evolved under Gov. Josh Green, who has made adding affordable housing a priority? Read more
Off the News: UH-Manoa to host NBA preseason game
Hawaii has no pro sports team of its own to cheer for, so it’s always a treat for fans when top-caliber athletes come to play. Read more
Off the News: UH presidential candidate names priorities
Julian Vasquez Heilig, the second of two finalists for the next University of Hawaii president, emphasized a respect for Hawaii’s history and Native Hawaiian culture in his appearance at a Hilo forum on Tuesday. Read more
Letter: Opposition to Manoa development unfounded
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
Letter: Voters should provide proof of citizenship
Federal law requires you to be a citizen of the U.S. in order to vote in federal elections. The Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act was introduced by U.S. Rep. Chip Roy. Read more
Letter: Left-leaning Hawaii can still protect democracy
Although Hawaii is a strong Democratic blue state, it does not need to be subjugated and bound to the Democratic machine that is void of the ideals and values of the party’s founding traditional liberalism. Read more
Letter: Don’t complain about partisan banter, just vote
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
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