Off the news: Taiwan president’s Hawaii visit provokes China
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te’s two-day stopover in Hawaii wasn’t a diplomatic visit, but it still, predictably, provoked China, which claims Taiwan as its own territory. Read more
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Editorial: Decide quickly on necessary landfill
The city is walking a tightrope as it prepares to reveal next week “three potential paths” for creating a new landfill on Oahu. Problem is, not one of the locations scouted since 2022 as an alternative is legally viable. Read more
Column: Kill dangerous nonprofit-targeting bill
Who did Hawaii’s U.S. Rep. Ed Case represent when he voted — twice in two weeks — in favor of H.R. 9495, the Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act? It is already against the law for nonprofit organizations to aid terrorism, so a new law wasn’t necessary. Read more
Off the news: Search for Hannah Kobayashi nears end
The search for missing Maui woman Hannah Kobayashi, 30, is winding down, with authorities saying she’s been spotted heading into Mexico, independently and apparently “fine.” Read more
Letter: A better alternative to the empty-homes tax
In the discussion over the empty-homes tax, I’ve seen very little coverage on how it would be enforced. Given the city’s record on enforcing illegal vacation rentals, I can’t imagine it will be effective or efficient. Read more
Letter: International visitors met with poor airport layout
Your front-page article regarding expediting Japanese travel misses a major issue: Honolulu’s awkward shuttle ride from the plane to customs and dismal luggage facilities. Read more
Letter: Government grift likely cause of bloated rail fail
It was encouraging to read Kaitlyn Duropan’s article, “Rail’s failures overburden residents” (Star-Advertiser, Raise Your Hand, Dec. 1). Read more
Letter: Renewable energy key to island independence
When I see solar panels, I think energy independence. Energy generated in Hawaii is in Hawaii’s control. Hawaii is already using energy from the sun, wind, water and geothermal sources. In the future, wave motion will also generate energy locally. Read more
Letter: Salvation Army service was one to remember
I just wanted to extend my deepest appreciation for the Salvation Army’s 52nd annual Thanksgiving dinner. In addition to the amazing food and exceptional entertainment, the ambiance was magical — there was so much love in the air it brought many of us to tears. Read more
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Letter: Solve divisive problems by seeing common good
The Star-Advertiser has thoughtfully published many commentaries about the post-election, which describe a divided America. Read more
Off the news: House challenger contests razor-thin loss
These races don’t get much closer than this. After recounting, the state House District 39 contest ended with incumbent GOP Rep. Elijah Pierick edging out Democratic challenger Corey Rosenlee by just 11 votes. Read more
Off the news: Ocean Safety rescues 15 on North Shore
Waves up to 40 feet high hit the North Shore on Friday, leading lifeguards to rescue 15 and issue thousands of warnings. Three men were injured on the jagged rocks between Ke Iki Beach and Sharks Cove when they were hit by a massive set. Read more
Editorial: ’Tis the season for radical generosity
As holiday traditions go, Giving Tuesday is a relative newcomer, but it has shown its staying power. It was launched in 2012 as a project of New York City’s 92nd Street Y but now is operating globally as an independent nonprofit (online at www.givingtuesday.org) that pursues “radical generosity.” Read more
Column: DHHL must use internet grant wisely
Good news recently about funds for extending high speed broadband internet access on Department of Hawaiian Home Lands sites (“DHHL getting over $72M to boost internet connectivity,” Star-Advertiser, Nov. 13). Read more
Letter: DHHL put cart before horse with new project
A recent article discussed a high-rise rental apartment project, which will be located on a site that was once occupied by the Stadium Bowl-O-Drome. Read more
Letter: Landfill debacle a sign of unsustainable lifestyles
The latest article reporting the woes faced by the City and County of Honolulu to site a new landfill emphasizes two facts about the general unsustainability of our modern way of life: it is fundamentally unsafe for the environment and our own health; and we cannot afford it. Read more
Letter: Empty-homes tax needs close, unbiased review
Dina Brown’s voice on the empty-homes tax issue makes many valid points that should be closely considered and responded to by political advocates (“Empty homes tax raises many issues,” Star-Advertiser, Island Voices, Dec. 1). Read more
Letter: Angelos’ release could cause trouble for UH
As a University of Hawaii-Manoa alumni, I am expressing feelings of dismay, disappointment and frustration at the firing of Athletic Director Craig Angelos. Read more
Letter: Conservative columnist reveals clear hypocrisy
Marc Thiessen in his recent column, “Trump is my president and he will soon be yours, too” (Star-Advertiser, Nov. 8), complained that he was “disgusted” by the leftists’ cry of “not my president.” Read more
Letter: Hamas role in Gaza war must be recognized
A recent column on banning the provision of weapons to Israel claims to want a world free of violence (“Isle lawmakers must support ban of weapon sales to Israel,” Star-Advertiser, Island Voices, Nov. 21). Read more
Editorial: It is time for ‘empty homes tax’
Honolulu has major housing problems, on two fronts: affordability and availability. Action is required in multiple ways to address these issues and make housing accessible to local residents — particularly young families and members of the workforce. Read more
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