Column: A promise to our planet on Earth Day
During Earth Month, we pause to reflect on the bountiful generosity of the Earth and the multitude of ways it sustains and nurtures us. Read more
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Off the news: Pope Francis leaves an enduring legacy
The chorus of praise for the legacy of the late Pope Francis came from all corners of the globe, including many voices who were non-Catholic and those who do not count themselves in any religion. Read more
Off the news: It’s down to the wire for torture statute
Time is growing extremely short to push state bills through successful passage — and that’s concerning for supporters of Senate Bill 281, which would raise the penalty for torture, a frighteningly recurrent form of child abuse in Hawaii. Read more
Editorial: Pass green fee bill to fund climate resilience
It’s Earth Day, a time for reflection on how Hawaii is meeting its longstanding commitments to the environment, which is in increasingly fragile condition. Read more
Letter: Aquifers are off-limits for new isle landfills
A solid waste landfill should never be located above a precious drinking water aquifer that must be protected and made available for all future Oahu generations. Read more
Letter: Trump makes U-turn on Social Security promise
Before the 2024 presidential election, AARP reached out to Donald Trump and Kamala Harris and asked them to address issues of concern to senior citizens. Read more
Letter: Online sports betting too much for state to bear
As a psychologist who has worked with individuals and families for the past 34 years, I have seen firsthand the emotional, financial and relational havoc gambling causes. Read more
Letter: Fed cuts logical in these financially trying times
In February, this paper ran a story about how the Maui Humane Society might have to close due to federal budget cuts (“Maui Humane Society loses 3 due to cuts in federal funding,” Star-Advertiser, Feb. 25). Read more
Letter: In the absence of action, a dark malign force rises
We know what happens when a president believes he stands above the law and has no need for ethical standards, when he reduces patriotism to partisanship and jingoism, and when he believes government is there to serve only him. Read more
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Off the news: Take precautions, dengue cases up to 7
We’re barely 11 weeks into 2025, and already seven cases of travel-related dengue have been confirmed in the islands — a worrisome reminder to keep yards free of standing water that can breed mosquitoes, lowering risk that the blood sucker-borne viral illness will take hold here and take precautions if visiting areas where the infection is widespread. Read more
Off the news: Makiki baseball field is oldest in America
OK, sports fans, here’s a pop quiz: Where’s the oldest active baseball field in America? Read more
Editorial: Slow but steady progress on guns
Hawaii is slowly tightening the leash on firearm ownership. Multiple legislative bills moving through the state House and Senate this session take aim at low-hanging fruit, but are welcome nonetheless. Read more
Column: Hear what isle foster kids say is needed to thrive
It’s no secret that children in Hawaii foster care can experience truly terrible outcomes. Read more
Letter: Instead of online sports betting, start with lotto
It’s almost as though our elected leaders purposely complicate matters. Currently, no gambling is allowed in Hawaii. Instead of starting incrementally, though, legislators are moving a bill to legalize online sports gambling. Read more
Letter: Stop grousing, get voting documents in order
Regarding the SAVE Act (requiring proof of identity and U.S. citizenship to register to vote in federal elections), isn’t that a no-brainer? Read more
Letter: Why create barriers to exercise voting rights?
Some things never cease to amaze me. Imagine a law requiring proof of birth, residency and change of name documents just to exercise some privilege. Read more
Letter: Callous immigration policy not a good look
Dreams about making America great again are rather shallow considering El Salvador’s refusal to release a prisoner wrongly delivered south. Read more
Letter: Remembering land-use advocate Chuck Prentiss
With the recent passing of Charles Prentiss, we lose a stalwart advocate for sustainable land-use development and quality-of-life issues on our island. Read more
On Politics: Lawmakers hand-wring over cuts, as raises handed out
Even in the quiet, before the closing-day speeches in the first days of May, this year’s state Legislature is significant. The promise is that they will be back for a special session. Read more
Column: Investing in climate resilience is critical need
The climate crisis is no longer a distant concern — it’s here, now, reshaping daily life across Hawaii. Read more
Column: Celebrating aloha ‘aina means stewardship, funding
When poor land management and a quickly changing planet collide, we witness frightening natural disasters Read more
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