Off the news: Fizzling Oahu ban would reignite sparklers
Oahu’s failing fireworks ban, which lumped in sparklers and ground fountains with the riskier firecrackers and illegal aerials, seems to be coming to an end. Read more
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Off the news: More aid needed to fight domestic violence
Sign-wavers lined Kilauea Avenue in Hilo this week to draw attention to the need for stronger efforts to prevent domestic violence. Read more
Editorial: Aggressively root out game rooms
Illegal game rooms may seem innocuous, with lively video game machines, sometimes accompanied by TVs and other entertainment — a place to relax after a long day at work or perhaps warm up for that next trip to Las Vegas. Read more
Letter: Hawaii needs shelters to withstand mega storms
As we watch Florida get battered by two massive hurricanes in three weeks, how prepared is Hawaii for even one massive hurricane? Read more
Letter: Force homeless to get drug, mental health help
What’s our fascination with the homeless? It’s definitely that the squeaking homeless gets oil, which is why they squeak more to get more freebies from us naive taxpayers. Read more
Letter: Dictator cannot lead beacon of democracy
Election Day is fast approaching and the two presidential candidates are neck and neck in various polls. Read more
Letter: Running scared, Trump hurls insults and bullies
Donald Trump recently called Kamala Harris “mentally disabled” in a speech. If that isn’t the pot calling the kettle black, I don’t know what is. Read more
Letter: Resolve to build more peace, not make war
Any rational, humane and compassionate individual would agree with the lyrics of two antiwar songs of the ’60s: “War is not the answer” and “War, what is it good for? Read more
Off the news: Demolition of Uncle Billy’s hotel underway
The locally legendary Uncle Billy’s is, at long last, no more. Once part of celebrated Banyan Drive in a bygone era, Uncle Billy’s Hilo Bay Hotel is under demolition, with teardown now started on its concrete frame. Read more
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Off the news: Honolulu airport ranking slightly improved
Yay? No longer is the Honolulu airport second-worst performer in J.D. Power’s North American Airport Satisfaction Study — it’s No. Four(th worst)! Read more
Editorial: Keep momentum to reinvent Kalaeloa
It’s been a quarter-century since the closure of Barbers Point Naval Air Station launched high hopes for Kalaeloa, with visions of a bustling local community of housing and mixed-use vitality. Read more
Column: Create Ocean Safety Commission to support Hawaii lifeguards
When the ballots arrive, Oahu voters will have a rare chance to show their aloha for the best lifeguards in the world. Read more
Letter: Pay-per-use restrooms could be boon for city
I just returned from a “Best of Austria and Switzerland” tour and I wanted the state of Hawaii to implement something they do in many international countries — charge for water closet access. Read more
Letter: Beware pitfalls of voter eligibility requirements
A recent letter says that the U.S. should implement voter eligibility requirements (“Voters should provide proof of citizenship,” Star-Advertiser, Oct. 4). Read more
Letter: Hurricane victims need more federal support
It is being reported that Hurricane Helene destroyed thousands of homes and left more than 230 people dead. The global warming fanatics are blaming Earth’s rising temperatures on this storm. Read more
Letter: How can Christians vote for charlatan Trump?
Many Christians appear to worship Donald Trump like an idol, yet he routinely violates several of the Ten Commandments and the golden rule. Read more
Letter: Vote for candidate who can handle next crisis
I think it would be important to learn more about the leadership abilities of Donald Trump and Kamala Harris in a more presidential capacity. Read more
Editorial: West Oahu crime must be stopped
Kashka Otto, a 22-year-old graduate of Nanakuli High School from whom the best was expected, was tragically stabbed to death on Sunday morning, during an altercation that developed while working his shift at Wendy’s in Nanakuli. Read more
Off the news: City fells and removes CRB-afflicted palms
It’s distressing to see the cutting and removal of dead and dying palm trees at city parks along the Leeward Coast and North Shore — victims of the ravenous, destructive coconut rhinoceros beetles (CRBs). Read more
Off the news: Hawaii nightlife icon Jack Cione dead at 97
It’s been many years since nightlife entrepreneur Jack Cione made headlines in Honolulu, but there was a time when his risk-taking approach to entertainment left an indelible impression. Read more
Column: Endeavor to alleviate physician burnout
s a dedicated physician practicing in Hawaii, I have witnessed firsthand the challenges that our health care system faces. Read more
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