David Shapiro: President needs a real job like city mayors have to do

• By David Shapiro, Special to the Star-Advertiser
• March 23, 2025
• 17

One idea from Mayor Rick Blangiardi’s State of the City speech caught my attention most. Read more

Kokua Line: Where and when are Kapiolani lane closures?

• By Christine Donnelly
• March 23, 2025
• 5

Question: What is the schedule for the lane closures on the H-1 eastbound that made traffic so bad? Read more

On Politics: Let’s hope long-time obstacles won’t trip mayor’s goals

• By Richard Borreca Special to the Star-Advertiser
• March 23, 2025
• 8

In his televised State of the City address last week to kick off his second four-year term in City Hall, Blangiardi’s vocabulary showed how he thinks of his job. Read more

Dave Reardon: Hawaii closer to getting it right with AD search

• By Dave Reardon
• March 23, 2025
• 9

If it seems like the University of Hawaii went through this process quite recently, it’s because it did. Read more

Column: Pilikia ke Ke‘ena Mālama Nohona Lāhui

• By Laiana Wong
• March 22, 2025
• 1

Synopsis: The Social Security Administration might make it harder to access benefits in order to reduce operational costs. Read more

Facts of the Matter: Self-awareness is antidote to Dunning-Kruger effect

• By Richard Brill, Special to the Star-Advertiser
• March 21, 2025
• 1

In our daily lives we often encounter people who confidently assert their knowledge on subjects they barely understand. Read more

Kokua Line: When is next e-waste event in town?

• By Christine Donnelly
• March 21, 2025
• 1

Question: Regarding the drive-thru e-waste recycling events, do they ever hold those in town? The last one was in Waianae, which was too far for me. Read more

Rearview Mirror: Pidgin English has roots in 16th-century trade

• By Bob Sigall, Special to the Star-Advertiser
• March 21, 2025
• 20

In the 1500s, Europeans began sending ships to distant Asian ports for things like spices, tea, silk, cotton, diamonds, pearls and ivory. These traders developed a language so that they could understand each other. Read more

Kokua Line: How long does it take to get Social Security appointment?

• By Christine Donnelly
• March 20, 2025
• 14

Appointments are typically sche­duled two to four weeks out, according to the agency’s website, but first you have to get through on the phone to make the appointment. Read more

Kokua Line: Do adults needs a measles booster shot?

• By Christine Donnelly
• March 19, 2025
• 7

Question: I’ve read about the necessity for measles vaccines for children, but what about those of us who got our measles vaccine many years ago? Is it necessary for adults to get a booster? I will be traveling internationally in April and May, so I would like to be properly set up before I go if this is what is recommended. Read more

Tech View: Strong policies, investments crucial to secure food system

• March 19, 2025
• 1

Kokua Line: Why is retroactive Social Security payment so low?

• By Christine Donnelly
• March 18, 2025
• 3

Jerry Campany: Few writers could string 2 sentences together like my work mom

• By Jerry Campany
• March 17, 2025
• 7

Cindy Luis died on Sunday, right in the middle of her living her best life. Read more

Kokua Line: Will Social Security have phone service?

• By Christine Donnelly
• March 16, 2025
• 4

Question: Auwe! You already can’t walk into the Social Security office (appointment needed) and now they are going to limit phone calls? This is getting ridiculous! Read more

On Politics: Agree to agree that fed chaos will hurt isle economy

• By Richard Borreca Special to the Star-Advertiser
• March 16, 2025
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It must be a first: This is not the time to worry because of a disagreement — instead, we should worry because of an agreement. Read more

Dave Reardon: Layoff might have cost Rainbow Wahine some momentum

• By Dave Reardon
• March 16, 2025
• 12

Somehow two double-byes turned into double bye-bye. Read more

David Shapiro: A Copper State parable for Hawaii pols’ gold lust

• By David Shapiro, Special to the Star-Advertiser
• March 16, 2025
• 8

Many Arizonans are up in arms over a tentative proposal by their part-time state legislators to double their pay. Read more

Column: Aia iā wai ke kuleana no ka hua‘ōlelo ‘poi’?

• By Laiana Wong
• March 15, 2025
• 2

Synopsis: Can pounded taro corms that are imported from elsewhere be called “poi”? Who makes this determination? Read more