On Politics: More candidates needed to counter decrease in voters
Hawaii’s voters will soon be shuffling off to the November election with just a few new defining races and little to enliven the fall competition. Read more
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Column: Medical-aid-in-dying can bring peace
I helped someone die. And it weighs on me periodically when I’m in deep thought and thinking about my mother-in-law (MIL) who was my father-in-law’s partner. Read more
Column: Everyone needs to help native wildlife thrive
As seabird fallout season approaches, the delicate balance between Hawaii’s native wildlife and modern life comes into sharp focus. Read more
Editorial: Radford grounds must be cleared
After the 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor, debris from the bombed Navy facility and waste from the war effort went to a dump site nearby: Makalapa Crater, now the site of Radford High School. Read more
Letter: Let’s address roots of West Oahu violence
I like Mayor Rick Blangiardi, but what he said about meeting force with force to help solve the problem of gun violence in Waianae and Nanakuli really put me off. Read more
Letter: U.S. must oppose Israel’s carnage
Brava to Dawn Morais Webster for “speaking truth to power” in her Island Voices column that was published on Aug. 26 (“Calling on Harris to stop Gaza carnage,” Star-Advertiser). Read more
Letter: America known for giving all a chance
A recent letter claimed, “Originally, America said give us your smartest and brightest” (“Immigrants should prove worth to become citizens,” Star-Advertiser, Aug. 31). Read more
Letter: Visitor impact fee will be detrimental
Is the governor not aware that proposals like the visitor impact fee — really a tax on tourists — presents other issues, like less tourism? Read more
Column: Ka haku hua no ka ‘ōlelo kanaka
Synopsis: As more and more speakers acquire the capacity to express their thoughts in Hawaiian, it is important to avoid calquing the English. Read more
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Letter: Isle vehicle inspections shouldn’t be annual
Hawaii requires a vehicle safety inspection every year. Read more
Letter: Republicans, not Dems, blinded by propaganda
A reader recently wrote, “What is happening today has never happened in the history of our country. It demonstrates that our people are willing to be led into disaster and not question the stupidity of blindly following, of being ill-informed and believing politically motivated news.” Read more
Letter: Time for Netanyahu to heed U.S. peace request
It would be a catastrophe if the U.S. were drawn into the war in the Middle East because of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the orthodox right-wing Israeli government’s insistence on destroying Hamas at any cost. Read more
Editorial: Navy must conduct weekly water tests
Nearly 105 million gallons of military fuel stored 100 feet above a key aquifer have now been removed from Red Hill — good — but unfortunately, threat of serious contamination from residual toxins lingers. Read more
Off the news: Skyline extends hours for Megabon event
Heading out to Saturday’s Megabon event at Aloha Stadium? If so, residents west of the stadium should know that Skyline will be extending its hours until 10 p.m., so it’ll be a good opportunity to ride the rail and not hassle with limited parking at the venue. Read more
Off the news: Hikers beware of Kauai norovirus outbreak
A norovirus outbreak has plagued hikers on Kauai’s hot, rugged Kalalau Trail, with 24 people reporting “acute gastrointestinal illness” while on the trail, which has no running water, since Aug. 14. Read more
5 Questions: Chris Benjamin, chair of governor’s Climate Advisory Team
I’m very concerned about the threats that natural disasters pose. That’s why I am so encouraged that the Governor wants to give the issue the attention of this committee and its experts, in order to develop concrete solutions. Read more
Letter: Remembering solemn words that closed WWII
Early in the morning on Sunday, Sept. 2, 1945, World War II formally ended in Tokyo Bay aboard the battleship USS Missouri. It was so long ago. Read more
Letter: Existing firebreak code not enough for wildfires
Thank you for your recent fire safety editorial (“Ramp up isle fire protection efforts,” Star-Advertiser, Our View, Sept. 3). Read more
Letter: Century-old conservative mantra makes comeback
My review of the Heritage Foundation and some related material (Project 2025, JD Vance and the 2017 report) reminded me of a 100-year-old story told to me by my father. Read more
Letter: Claims of socialist Dems lack necessary evidence
Several recent letters allege that Democrats have adopted socialist/communist propaganda. None of the letters have provided a single example. Read more
Off the news: Haiku Stairs arrests send right message
To be perfectly clear: The Haiku Stairs, aka “Stairway to Heaven,” is closed and off limits. Officials underscored that fact with the arrests of 14 hikers over the past week on criminal trespassing charges. Read more
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