Off the news: NCIS actively investigating Oahu cold case
It’s not an episode of “NCIS: Hawaii” — but if the connection attracts enough publicity to help solve a cold-case killing on Oahu, it could help. Read more
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Column: Pick up litter to make Hawaii beautiful
I am a trash picker-upper. I work alone, but I am not alone. You see us around, mostly in parks or beaches, motivated independently, but we have a common mission: we hate litter. Read more
Editorial: Police commission must wisely evolve
A city audit finding that the Honolulu Police Commission (HPC) does not have adequate, “defined processes” for evaluating the Honolulu Police Department (HPD) deserves full consideration as a potential roadmap for improvements. Read more
Off the news: HART CEO’s contract renewed with raise
For rail CEO Lori Kahikina, a 22% pay raise comes with raised expectations from the public, to keep the project’s cost at $10 billion and to hit the 2031 completion date. Read more
Letter: Public school teachers must be paid on time
I was saddened to hear that more than 300 Hawaii state public school teachers had not been paid since the new school year started. All allegedly because of a computer problem. Read more
Letter: Get tough on hikers still climbing Haiku Stairs
Some of the 14 hikers recently caught trespassing on the Haiku Stairs had ropes to assist them in achieving their goal of reaching the top of the stairs, showing that they blatantly ignored the “No Trespassing” signs. Read more
Letter: Visitor fees noticeable, improvements are not
We are now in our last week of our 10th 30-day vacation to Waikiki. We have also had three shorter stays. Whilst here, we always enjoy reading the daily Honolulu Star-Advertiser, especially the letters. Read more
Letter: Avid gun advocates take blame for mass shootings
More mass shootings. They occur in schools, malls, hospitals, on freeways and at public gatherings. Mass shootings can happen anywhere, and anyone could be a victim. Read more
Letter: Exposure to gun violence on TV hurts our children
Our children experience gun violence with mother’s milk. Our kids are exposed to crime and violence as long as we have our television turned on. Read more
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Off the news: Hawaii County on cusp of big ADU changes
After years of study and discussion, the Hawaii County Council is poised to notably loosen its limits on accessory dwelling units (ADUs). Read more
Off the news: Live or recorded, debate is must-see TV
Usually presidential debates fall into the watch-the-highlights-later category, especially for us in Hawaii where the time zone places today’s face-off at 3 p.m., in the thick of the work day. Read more
Column: Hawaii needs inclusive tourist messaging
I am writing to express my deep concerns regarding the latest campaign by the Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA) and the Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau (HVCB), which aims to attract what they describe as the “mindful Hawaii traveler.” Read more
Editorial: Ewa hotel a boon, but mind land use
Another limited-service hotel, under the broad Hyatt umbrella, is on the way for Oahu’s second city, the sprawling Kapolei area that encompasses Ho‘opili and Ewa Beach, and it’s a location that makes perfect sense. Read more
Letter: Hawaii can teach world valuable diversity lesson
Six Hawaii delegates to the Democratic Party Convention declared themselves to be “uncommitted” to nominating a presidential candidate. Read more
Letter: Address root of homeless problem to get results
I can relate to the recent story about California turning to police to solve its homeless crisis. Read more
Letter: Trump failed when given the chance to be a leader
Regarding the recent letter “World is too dangerous for a Harris presidency” (Star-Advertiser, Sept. 4), perhaps the writer was on an interstellar mission in 2020. Read more
Letter: Trump hush money trial was an embarrassment
I keep reading and hearing the liberals utter, “President Trump is a convicted criminal.” Read more
Letter: Israel wasn’t aggressor, deserves right to survive
In 1948, the day after Israel accepted the United Nations partition plan and declared Israel’s independence, six Arab states declared war on the tiny nation. Read more
Off the news: Dangerous dogs removed from bike path
For users of the Pearl Harbor bike path and vicinity, last week’s removal of “dangerously aggressive” dogs was welcome news. Read more
Editorial: CORE Bus driving in right direction
The City and County’s Crisis Outreach Response and Engagement Program (CORE) has a new — very large — set of wheels that officials hope will propel the fledgling unit forward in its necessary goal to support and serve Oahu’s homeless population. Read more
Off the news: Loan forgiveness program seeks funding
With a chronic statewide shortage of health care providers, Hawaii launched a $30 million loan forgiveness program last September for professionals who commit to remain in the state for at least two years and to fill at least 30% of their practice with patients covered by public insurance programs Medicaid (Med-QUEST) or Medicare. Read more
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