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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
The Democratic National Convention was a great success and a real morale boost. However, the DNC’s decision to not allow a Palestinian American to address the convention was unfair and mistaken. Read more
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On June 24, I stood at ‘Iolani Palace to support 13 courageous children: the plaintiffs in the Navahine v. Hawaii Department of Transportation case. Read more
Construction has begun on three new cargo ships for Hawaii-based transportation firm Matson Inc., at a contracted cost of about $1 billion — spent within the U.S., as required by the Jones Act. Read more
Hawaii’s tax credits for film productions produce results, according to calculations by the state’s Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT). Read more
Deferred maintenance is a problem across the University of Hawaii system — so it’s always good to see investments being made to improve facilities and uplift the campus experience for students. Read more
Great column recently from a lady who picks up trash at beach parks because she cares (“Pick up litter to make Hawaii beautiful,” Star-Advertiser, Island Voices, Sept. 11). Read more
Washington Post columnist Ruth Marcus wrote that Ginni Thomas, the spouse of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, has the right to pursue her own career (“Ginni Thomas one reason why SCOTUS needs an ethics code,” Star-Advertiser, Sept. 11). Read more
The Police Commission’s responsibilities are enormous and there is usually little orientation or training, so self-motivation is needed to learn about Honolulu Police Department operations. Read more
Honolulu City Council member Andria Tupola has criticized the existing ban on illegal fireworks by saying that it isn’t working. She points to Waipahu as the prime example of this. Read more
This week is National Drive Electric Week, which celebrates the many residents who have electrified their transportation with battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and raises awareness for the benefits of electrified transportation options. Read more
The destruction of King Kamehameha III Elementary School by the Lahaina fires has meant the land is being turned back over to state and county agencies, but little about the school’s future is clear. Read more
It’s challenging for humans to scale the Kuliouou Ridge Trail — but apparently not so much for coqui frogs, which have established a 13-acre colony in ridge forestland about 200 meters below the summit, according to the state Department of Land and Natural Resources. Read more
The Honolulu City Council measure called Bill 22 will not solve all the issues with fireworks used in household celebrations on Oahu. Read more
