Letter: Laken Riley murder tragic, but bill flawed
The U.S. House passed an immigration bill that is truly un-American. Read more
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The U.S. House passed an immigration bill that is truly un-American. Read more
Illegal aerials are proliferating because lawmakers banned ground-based fireworks. Read more
Hawaii needs to return to days of traditional firecrackers, common-sense laws. Read more
Public needs to know why Hawaii Congress members voted against the bill. Read more
This is another example of the need to keep the doctor’s office and the voting booth separate. Read more
For those selfish persons who took gratification in exploding illegal bomb-type fireworks and who illegally exploded these aerial fireworks, they need to be prosecuted. Read more
As Hawaii residents, we’re motivated in the new year to reflect deeply about the January 1st fireworks disaster and what it means to Live Aloha, Live Ohana. Read more
We would appreciate peace at the New Year and be relieved of the annual fear that our lives and homes are in danger. Read more
Although Hawaii County Mayor Kimo Alameda recently pledged his support for the “2024 version” of the project, it may be time for the promise of TMT’s first light to dim and fade away. Read more
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It is up to our politicians, lawmakers and community leaders to stop this problem where it starts; the ports. Read more
To earn an honest living as a braider, I would have to complete 1,250 hours in a state-approved hairdressing program. Read more
The Legislature must act to establish a Hawaii Climate Resilience Fund; set aside disaster recovery funds; and expand the new state Fire Marshal Office and related programs, like Firewise. Read more
Synopsis: American expansionism has bullied the world for centuries. Now President-elect Donald Trump is talking about continuing that tradition. Read more
What do fireworks and illicit drug use have in common? Read more
Laws are only effective if they are enforced rigorously. Read more
Consider civil penalties to free up courts and goose enforcement. Read more
The health of Hawaii — or at least its capacity to care for its people — is gradually on the mend. Read more
A record-breaking 21.4 million Americans enrolled in Affordable Care Act (ACA) health insurance plans in 2024, including 22,170 enrolled via the Hawaii Marketplace. Read more
There is at least a measure of clarity that came from a preliminary report from the National Transportation Safety Board investigating the Dec. 17 crash of Kamaka Air Flight 689, a mishap that killed two young pilots. Read more
I just watched the funeral procession and service of former President Jimmy Carter, with all of its somber pomp and remembrances. And the one word that permeated through all of the many well-deserved accolades was “character.” Read more
In my own humble opinion, our 39th president, James Earl Carter Jr., was the greatest humanitarian who ever walked this Earth. He did much of his work after leaving the Oval Office. Read more