Editorial

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Derek Anderson dropped off his ballot on Friday at Honolulu Hale.

Letters: Smear campaigns don’t work in Hawaii; Kona farm story offers refreshing change; Sanitation an issue with food trucks in parks

Today

Smear campaigns don’t work in Hawaii; Kona farm story offers refreshing change; Sanitation an issue with food trucks in parks. Read more

Neil Seldman directs the Recycling Cornucopia Project for Zero Waste USA; he directed the Waste to Wealth Initiative of the Institute for Local Self-Reliance for 48 years, and participated in the research for the Zero Waste Plan for Hawaii Island, 2021, for Recycle Hawaii.

Column: Not generating waste is better than cleaning it up later

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The sun sets behind telescopes at the summit of Maunakea on Big Island.

Editorial: Mauna authority faces rough road

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A registered nurse prepares a dose of a Monkeypox vaccine at the Salt Lake County Health Department in Salt Lake City.

Off the News: Monkeypox vaccine available

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Martin Emde, a former engineer on the Boeing 777 program and current iDepartment Electrical Engineer faculty member at Iolani School, walks under the fuselage of the E-Hawk aircraft in Honolulu.

Off the News: Iolani School’s electric plane

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Letters to the Editor

JAMM AQUINO / JAQUINO@STARADVERTISER.COM
Derek Anderson dropped off his ballot on Friday at Honolulu Hale.

Letters: Smear campaigns don’t work in Hawaii; Kona farm story offers refreshing change; Sanitation an issue with food trucks in parks

Today

Smear campaigns don’t work in Hawaii; Kona farm story offers refreshing change; Sanitation an issue with food trucks in parks. Read more

STAR-ADVERTISER / 2020
Out-of-state nurses now will be able to practice temporarily in Hawaii without having to obtain a license, if certain requirements are met. Nurse Rob Suzik enters data into a medical computer at Maui Memorial Medical Center in Wailuku.

Letters: Staffing shortages not uncommon at hospitals; Stronger deterrents needed to fight crime; Navy is failing Hawaii by not upholding values

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Letters: Too many pharma TV commercials; Inflation Reduction Act will be costly; UH Braddahhood, Sistahood a success

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Letters: Kaaawa needs return of EMS services; Republicans must do better to win; Private contractors also responsible for Red Hill

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Voters turned out on Tuesday to sign for in person general election ballots and then cast their votes at Honolulu Hale, Oct 20.

Letters: Win or lose, candidates should work for all; No one prepared for shutdown of coal plant; UH campus should have a football stadium

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A Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command contractor performed maintenance work at the Red Hill well in January.

Letters: Hold Navy accountable for Red Hill failures; Capitol and grounds need to be refurbished; Election Day holiday would aid voter access

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At the site of the old Aiea Sugar Mill, Mayor Rick Blangiardi announced plans for six affordable housing projects.

Letters: Conflicting land-use laws hinder housing; Comprehensive plans for housing, tourism; Navy divers deserve praise for Red Hill work

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Our View

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The sun sets behind telescopes at the summit of Maunakea on Big Island.

Editorial: Mauna authority faces rough road

Today

If there had been any doubt that the National Science Foundation would face angry reactions to a proposal to fund the Thirty Meter Telescope, it was quickly dispelled at last week’s four hearings on Hawaii island. Read more

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Voters register at the polling area at Honolulu Hale in Honolulu.

Editorial: Voters need more from candidates

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Editorial: Speed up efforts to reduce oil use

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Visitors walk past a makeshift memorial honoring those killed at Robb Elementary School, in Uvalde, Texas, on July 12.

Editorial: Keeping students safe

JAMM AQUINO / 2016

Editorial: Hawaii parks with food trucks

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Ewa Makai Middle School.

Editorial: Focus investment on Hawaii’s youth

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Governor David Ige holds a news conference at the state capitol with Mayor Rick Blangiardi and Mayor Michael Victorino about the $78 million opioid settlement received.

Editorial: Make the most of opioid settlement

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Island Voices

Column: Not generating waste is better than cleaning it up later

Column: Not generating waste is better than cleaning it up later

By Neil Seldman
Today
Updated 5:58 p.m.

Column: Plan for dependable renewable energy lacking

Column: Tragic consequences of a broken trust

Column: Brand marketing for Hawaii requires specialized expertise

Column: Laughter is good medicine on Kona farm

Off the News

Off the News: Monkeypox vaccine available

Off the News: Monkeypox vaccine available

By None
Today
Updated 6:01 p.m.

Off the News: Iolani School’s electric plane

Updated 6:06 p.m.

Off the News: Endangered Hawaiian species in court

Off the News: An emergency order for nurses

Off the News: Getting rid of large cesspools

Insight

Column: Put focus on transportation, digital literacy, learning gap as students head back to school

Column: Put focus on transportation, digital literacy, learning gap as students head back to school

By Susan Maddox and Wally Lau
Aug. 7, 2022

Column: After 4 years as governor: Easing the cost of living, uniting Hawaii’s ohana

Column: After 4 years as governor: Major progress to secure more affordable housing

Column: After 4 years as governor: A government that cares about working people

Column: China’s third carrier launch reflects a disturbing trend

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David Bissell: The CEO of Kauai Island Utility Cooperative shows how an island can have 100% renewable power

David Bissell: The CEO of Kauai Island Utility Cooperative shows how an island can have 100% renewable power

By Elizabeth Kieszkowski
Aug. 5, 2022

Laura H. Thielen: The director of the city’s parks department discusses progress in maintaining and improving Oahu’s recreational oases

Caroline Carl: The executive director of Hawai‘i Energy helps guide the public in saving energy and adopting renewables

Sam Aiona: Palama Settlement reopens its campus as it celebrates 125 years of service to the Kalihi-Palama community

Henry Gabriel: The head of the city’s recycling branch looks for new ways to help keep trash out of the landfill

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