Column: Civics education uplifts isle democracy
Hawaii’s history is defined by civic action. Workers organized for fair wages, communities mobilized to protect land and water, and grassroots movements led to lasting policy change. Read more
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Hawaii’s history is defined by civic action. Workers organized for fair wages, communities mobilized to protect land and water, and grassroots movements led to lasting policy change. Read more
Monday’s version of U.S. Rep. Ed Case’s “Talk Story” town halls was quiet — this one was an online livestream, and only the congressman’s voice was heard. Read more
Ideally, K-12 students would get a good night’s sleep, be well-rested and be ready for school in the morning. Read more
There is reason for recipients of federal dollars to be searching urgently for alternative sources of revenue. Multiple reasons, in fact, have been unveiled in news headlines for the past several weeks. Read more
In the 1990s, as a leader of the 65,000-member Los Angeles chapter of the Sierra Club, I saw firsthand how deeply California conservationists care about Hawaii. Read more
I am impressed with the facts and wisdom expressed by Saint Louis School student Kala’e Kong in a recent Island Voices column regarding the many harmful effects of legalizing recreational marijuana (“Recreational marijuana rears ugly head,” Star- Advertiser, Feb. 5). Read more
When the announcement was made that University of Hawaii President Wendy Hensel was going to visit all the UH campuses, I immediately thought, “Does that include Leeward Community College?” Read more
The Chinese say a government job is like having an iron rice bowl. But President Donald Trump’s pressurized buyout offer to federal government employees has blown that perception to smithereens, big time. Read more
The ban on consumer fireworks is a good thing. Consumer fireworks use had resulted in a pall of smoke causing severe difficulties for folks with asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and many other pulmonary diseases. Read more
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There are many governments around the world that need replacement. Which one is most important to obtain world peace? One that does not do internal harm, but does it to surrounding neighbors. Read more
Basketball Coach Laura Beeman has the Rainbow Wahine in a familiar spot: atop the Big West standings. Read more
Last week, Queen’s Health Systems announced plans to eliminate about 100 positions at its hospitals. Read more
Following a successful pilot period, automated speed-limit enforcement devices at 10 Honolulu intersections are expected to go live with a warning period beginning at the end of February or early March. Read more
Now we wait. The Hawaii Supreme Court on Thursday heard lawyers’ arguments on a proposed $4 billion “global settlement” for the August 2023 Maui wildfires — and is expected to rule in the next few weeks if that deal can proceed. Read more
The Constitution gives citizenship to anyone born in a U.S. territory. It does not, however, give a parent who is here illegally the right to stay here. Read more
After reading Billy Hull’s Jan. 27 article, “More support could be a factor for Wahine hoops team’s success,” I had to respond by saying I support his views whole-heartedly. Read more
It was with great sadness that I read of Cliff Slater’s passing on Jan. 20 (“Multifaceted writer also opened first Maui Divers Jewelry store,” Star-Advertiser, Feb. 4). Read more
How interesting that Donald Trump’s most controversial nominations are squeaking by with last-minute support. Read more
President Trump lacks the Customs and Border Protection resources to completely control our southern border. Read more
Democrats in the state House could give gymnast Simone Biles some lessons in how to do a backflip as last week, they once again managed to not pass a bill to legalize recreational marijuana. Read more
Hawaii, celebrated for its beauty and cultural heritage, faces an alarming crisis: household food insecurity. Read more