Kokua Line: What’s up with parking scams?
Question: Is the city aware of more parking scams with QR codes? I have run across them in Aiea, but I don’t know if it’s city property. Read more
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Opinions, guest essays and editorials from the Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Featuring Kokua Line, Rearview Mirror, David Shapiro, Richard Borreca and others.
On Politics: Plunging into state Capitol’s ‘waterless’ pool revamp
You can say a lot, both good and bad, about what goes on inside the building, but you have to agree that the Hawaii State Capitol is a graceful, beautiful structure of great symbolism. Read more
Dave Shapiro: Trump crew can destroy; can they build us anything?
A house in my neighborhood was torn down awhile back. Read more
Column: He makana no nā haumāna ‘ōlelo pa‘i‘ai
Synopsis: No language should be considered superior to another. Read more
Kokua Line: What is Hawaiian Airline’s no-show policy?
Question: I had heard that Hawaiian Airlines has a new no-show policy but not that they cancel your return flight too. Auwe! Read more
Rearview Mirror: Singing commercial jingles helped boost a few careers
Last month, an anonymous reader asked about the Wigwam jingle. “The Wigwam stores in Hawaii had a song that played in the background for their commercials. Does anybody know what song it was?” Read more
Kokua Line: When will Kalaeloa racetrack open?
Parks and Rec is working with long-time motor-sports advocate Li Cobian on the layout of the dirt track, which is intended as an interim racing site. Read more
Tech View: Here’s what to know about 2 recent warnings from TSA
A few weeks ago, the Transportation Security Administration issued two security warnings to airport travelers. First, avoid the use of airport USB chargers. Read more
Dave Reardon: Let’s hope this UCLA hire is as good as previous one
When the University of Hawaii hired an athletic director with UCLA ties about 50 years ago it worked out pretty well. Read more
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Kokua Line: Do community gardens have grace period on new rules?
The city has 11 community gardens, with a total of about 1,238 garden plots; 300 people are on the waiting list. Read more
Stephen Tsai: Recent settlement means more for power 4, less for Hawaii
It all started with a good idea. And then the lawyers got involved. The state of California ruled that NCAA student-athletes should be financially compensated for use of their name, image and likeness. The NCAA said they should not. Read more
Kokua Line: Are needy Hawaii kids getting summer food money?
The SUN Bucks program is meant to ensure that school-age children who usually eat breakfast and lunch at school have access to healthy food during the summer break. Read more
Curtis Murayama: Cleveland’s chaotic QB competition already quite the circus
The circus is coming to Cleveland for a three-day show starting Tuesday. Read more
Kokua Line: How can I check traffic tickets online?
Question: Regarding traffic-ticket scams, it’s understandable why some people fall for it because so much government stuff (official) is done on the phone now (after clicking a text link). Read more
Dave Shapiro: Mayor Blangiardi’s power grab shakes HPD independence
Mayor Rick Blangiardi’s inner autocrat is showing as he plots to remake the Honolulu Police Department to his liking. Read more
Column: Pehea lā e hemo ai ka naio?
Synopsis: The ringworm of colonization is firmly established within us. We need to support the endeavors of our people to transcend that predicament. Read more
Rearview Mirror: June is a busy month in isle-related history
June has arrived, and I thought it might make an interesting topic for Rearview Mirror. So, today’s column is a collection of June events involving Hawaii people, places and organizations. Let’s take a look. Read more
Facts of the Matter: Discredited vaccine study reverberates 27 years later
In 1998, a paper appeared in the respected medical journal The Lancet that sent shock waves through the public health world. The paper suggested a link between the MMR vaccine — measles, mumps and rubella — and autism. Read more
Kokua Line: Why is Medicare double-billing some premiums?
Question: Regarding the Social Security Fairness Act, I am getting my money but now there’s a problem with my Medicare premiums. Is anyone else having these problems? Are they related? Read more
Kokua Line: Who gets COVID-19 funeral aid?
Question: The city is paying for funerals of Micronesian people killed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Were/are other people eligible for this? Read more
Dave Reardon: Selecting the season’s top prep athletes not easy pickings
It has been 43 years since the Hall of Honor was started, going back to 1983. Read more
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