Oahu’s primary drinking water aquifer — tapped to serve more than 400,000 residents, from Moanalua to Hawaii Kai — is situated just 100 feet below the Navy’s aging Red Hill Bulk Fuel Facility, which maintains a continuous supply of petroleum to fuel ships and jets. Read more
Seeing so many negative letters about Thirty Meter Telescope protectors, I felt moved to share my personal experience. Read more
I question whether Honolulu’s mayor is serving the best interests of the residents of the city. Read more
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The first to snuff out their e-cigarette sales will be those that can most afford to lose the merchandise line. Read more
Most of Melba Bantay’s clients at Catholic Charities don’t have to worry about how recent changes in immigration rules will affect them personally. They have a green card, meaning they can stay in the United States, no matter what. Read more
For Jeffrey Herzog, being a project manager for the Civil Works Branch of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) fits his military training and skill set. Read more
Synopsis: John Learned, a professor at the University of Hawaii, is claiming that he is not a racist, despite some very unfounded, derogatory remarks he has made about Hawaiians. His position reflects the privilege of power, but at least we know where he stands. Read more
Kenji Price, U.S. attorney for Hawaii, last week announced new federal investigations into illegal gambling outfits in Hawaii. Price kicked off the action by saying the local- federal joint investigation has identified 80 illegal Oahu game rooms in both commercial areas and residential neighborhoods. Read more
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