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Synopsis: A recent court ruling will make gambling on election results legal. This could result in actions tantamount to buying an election. Read more
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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
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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
Letter: Trump’s illegitimacy eclipses policy points
Donald Trump claims no one is talking about climate change any more. Clearly he is not listening. Read more
Off the news: Kapi‘olani, nurses reach labor settlement
It was a relief to hear that Kapi‘olani Medical Center and its unionized nurses reached a settlement Tuesday, after a contentious labor dispute that involved a strike then work lockout. Read more
Off the news: Two chimpanzees depart Honolulu Zoo
The Honolulu Zoo is temporarily devoid of chimpanzees as it begins a revamp of its chimp habitat, part of the zoo’s African Savanna. Read more
Editorial: Identify traffic fix for Kapolei project
It’s been part of the master plan all along, of course: Build Oahu’s “Second City” in Kapolei — bustling with housing, commercial and retail centers, as well as educational, work and recreational hubs. Read more
Column: Advocate for equitable and effective child care resources
For the first weeks following the birth of my first son, I felt oddly silent. I continued work at my day job — leading communications for a large state government department — and my evening gig as an adjunct undergraduate instructor. Read more
Letter: Travel nurses play vital role during labor dispute
My daughter recently underwent surgery at Kapi‘olani Hospital. I cannot emphasize enough the crucial role these traveling nurses played in her care. Read more
Letter: Proposed e-bike rules don’t go the distance
Keep the regulations on e-bikes simple. Because these bikes are motorized, they must be operated on the street only. Isn’t that why we have more bike lanes? Read more
Letter: Skyline design, execution not good fit for Honolulu
When will the politicians wake up and realize that it is the wrong game for the wrong city and that they are wasting billions of our hard-earned tax dollars on a rail system that is not right for Honolulu? Read more
Letter: To stop toxic masculinity, men must uplift women
For years, the former president weaponized gender, celebrated toxic masculinity and encouraged degradation of women as a badge of honor. I challenge men to step up and lift up women. Read more
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