Editorial

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People gathered along Ala Moana Boulevard on Friday to protest the U.S. Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.

Editorial: Remain firm on right to choose

Today

Something that had been expected for weeks was still a shock when it actually happened — especially in Hawaii, where abortion became legal in 1970, a full three years before Roe v. Wade made access to the procedure a federal right. Read more

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Josh Green: A plan to lead on climate via EV, PV and other tax credits

COURTESY PHOTOS
Kim Coco Iwamoto and Scott Saiki

On Politics: Saiki vs. Iwamoto rematch getting Kakaako voters, and candidates themselves, revved up

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Vicky Cayetano: Addressing climate, energy changes with cost in mind

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Kaiali‘i Kahele: Build climate resilience, incentivize new technology

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Letters to the Editor

CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / CRUSSELL@STARADVERTISER.COM
People gathered along Ala Moana Boulevard on Friday to protest the U.S. Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.

Letters: Don’t be pressured to stop abortion here; Trump’s legacy lives through the courts; All students deserve access to athletics

Today

Friday was a very emotional day for people who believed in the United States and the righteous law of the land. Read more

CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / CRUSSELL@STARADVERTISER.COM
People gathered along Ala Moana Boulevard on Friday to protest the U.S. Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade which will now allow states to ban abortion. Pictured is a detail of a protester’s body with a written sentiment.

Letters: Support for guns, demand for women; Walking around with guns won’t preserve life; Trump and supporters feel beyond reproach

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The Waikiki skyline of hotels, including Trump Tower at left, are seen in Waikiki.

Letters: Hotel industry can pay for its own advertising; Questions raised about capabilities of Red Hill; Seagliders could interact with migrating whales

JAMM AQUINO/JAQUINO@STARADVERTISER.COM
Honolulu resident Jenny Liu gives blood with the assistance of collection specialist Val Blackman at the Blood Bank of Hawaii’s Moiliili clinic in Honolulu.

Letters: Ease outdated rules restricting blood donors; Bureaucrats ignore public on Haiku Stairs; Better ways to celebrate demise of Black slavery

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U.S. Rep. Patsy Mink addressed the state Democratic Convention in 2002.

Letters: Effects of Mink, Title IX go well beyond sports; Captured rainwater helps fruit trees thrive; Excessive spending caused rapid inflation

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Blue bins with recyclable materials awaited collection in Mililani.

Letters: Teach the public how to recycle properly; Give new HPD chief a break from criticism; There are better ways to reform criminal justice

CRAIG T. KOJIMA / CKOJIMA@STARADVERTISER.COM
In Chinatown, a policeman patrolled Hotel Street in March.

Letters: Commission key piece to revitalize Chinatown; Democrats in charge, to blame for troubles; America’s gas prices are a serious problem

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Our View

CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / CRUSSELL@STARADVERTISER.COM
People gathered along Ala Moana Boulevard on Friday to protest the U.S. Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.

Editorial: Remain firm on right to choose

Today

Something that had been expected for weeks was still a shock when it actually happened — especially in Hawaii, where abortion became legal in 1970, a full three years before Roe v. Wade made access to the procedure a federal right. Read more

RENDERING COURTESY REGENT
Mokulele Airlines has signed on to be a partner with REGENT and Pacific Current to operate seagliders in Hawaii in 2025.

Editorial: Gliding around the islands

CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / MAY 19
Chad Keone Farias is the executive director of the School Facilities Authority.

Editorial: East Kapolei High School project lends itself to some fresh thinking

GEORGE F. LEE / GLEE@STARADVERTISER.COM
Veronica Crescioni, a military dependent injured by the tainted Red Hill tap water, spoke on Monday night, June 20, to U.S. Representatives Ed Case, Kai Kahele and Board of Water Supply Chief Engineer Ernie Lau at a town hall meeting at Moanalua High School.

Editorial: Close Red Hill as quickly as possible

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U.S. Rep. Patsy Mink addressed the state Democratic Convention in 2002.

Editorial: At 50, Title IX still a game-changer

BRUCE ASATO / BASATO@STARADVERTISER.COM
Honolulu Police Dept. Headquarters on South Beretania St.

Editorial: HPD must choose to be fair, open

GEORGE F. LEE / GLEE@STARADVERTISER.COM
10 year old Leia (last name withheld) of Pearl City received a shot of the BioNTech Pfizer vaccine from Registered Nurse Sean Hamasaki during a COVID-19 vaccine clinic sponsored by Kaiser Permanente and Kula no na Po`e Hawaii at the Papakolea Community Center.

Editorial: Weigh benefits of keiki vaccinations

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Island Voices

Column: Appalling neglect of Kaimana Beach

Column: Appalling neglect of Kaimana Beach

By Nancie Caraway
Today
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Column: Minimum wage hike good for business

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Josh Green: A plan to lead on climate via EV, PV and other tax credits

Updated 12:46 a.m.

Vicky Cayetano: Addressing climate, energy changes with cost in mind

Updated 12:46 a.m.

Kaiali‘i Kahele: Build climate resilience, incentivize new technology

Updated 12:46 a.m.

Off the News

Off the News: Minimum-wage workers get a raise

Off the News: Minimum-wage workers get a raise

By None
June 24, 2022

Off the News: A Hawaiian shopping center

Off the News: Audit city hiring practices

Off the News: A welcome gift for UH-Hilo

Off the News: Building a better ocean reef

Insight

Vicky Cayetano: Addressing climate, energy changes with cost in mind

Vicky Cayetano: Addressing climate, energy changes with cost in mind

By Vicky Cayetano
Today
Updated 12:46 a.m.

Kaiali‘i Kahele: Build climate resilience, incentivize new technology

Updated 12:46 a.m.

Josh Green: A plan to lead on climate via EV, PV and other tax credits

Updated 12:46 a.m.

Column: Senate Bill 2510’s power percentages stifle innovation, hinder energy goals

Column: Senate Bill 2510 is a forward-looking, balanced plan for ‘green’ energy

5 Questions With ...

Sam Aiona: Palama Settlement reopens its campus as it celebrates 125 years of service to the Kalihi-Palama community

Sam Aiona: Palama Settlement reopens its campus as it celebrates 125 years of service to the Kalihi-Palama community

By None
June 17, 2022

Henry Gabriel: The head of the city’s recycling branch looks for new ways to help keep trash out of the landfill

Heather Cutter: The Hawaii Automobile Dealers Association’s new president wants to prepare the state for an electric-vehicle future

Chip Fletcher: The UH scientist explains the best strategies for handling rising seas and threats to coastal communities

Denise Iseri-Matsubara: Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corp. chief says funds and developer interest bode well for more affordable units

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