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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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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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
OK, sports fans, here’s a pop quiz: Where’s the oldest active baseball field in America? Read more
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
It’s no secret that children in Hawaii foster care can experience truly terrible outcomes. Read more
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
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
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
Dreams about making America great again are rather shallow considering El Salvador’s refusal to release a prisoner wrongly delivered south. Read more
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
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
The climate crisis is no longer a distant concern — it’s here, now, reshaping daily life across Hawaii. Read more
When poor land management and a quickly changing planet collide, we witness frightening natural disasters Read more