Kokua Line: Does law lower age to ride e-bike?
Regarding the new e-bike law, did they change the age for riding or not? I am seeing conflicting information. Read more
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Volcanic Ash: Politics set on the extremes bring only extreme tensions
One of the most personally disturbing stories I’ve read lately was about a California state senator with a long record of supporting transgender people being run out of San Francisco’s annual Trans March by a small group of agitators who falsely accused him of endorsing genocide in Gaza. Read more
Kokua Line: Worm Ohana welcomes all to recycle food waste
Question: Regarding the column about maggots in the green waste bins, we have the same problem. There are so many flies in the neighborhood, way more than before the city started this program. There’s got to be a better way to reduce/reuse food waste! Read more
Rearview Mirror: Why USS Arizona dead were left entombed in the wreck
Readers often ask me where I get the ideas for Rearview Mirror. Usually, the ideas don’t come from a trip to the dentist. But, there’s a first time for everything, I guess. Read more
Facts of the Matter: Scientists still investigating Big Bang’s missing lithium
The Big Bang theory tells the story of the universe’s first few minutes with astonishing success. Yet it stumbles over one of the simplest elements in nature. Read more
Kokua Line: Do scammers impersonate Trump Accounts?
Question: I got a text telling me to claim my Trump Account. I knew this was a scam because I don’t have kids but others might be fooled. Read more
Tech View: Gardening teacher shares tips on growing own food
Food security has long been a concern in Hawaii, and the COVID-19 pandemic brought this issue into even sharper focus. It continues to plague many families today. There’s no easy solution, but growing your own food is a first step. Read more
Kokua Line: TSA rules cramp plans to carry on camp supplies
Question: Why can’t you bring cooking spray on the plane? I had a two-pack for a big family reunion camping trip in Oregon that was confiscated by the TSA. Read more
Kokua Line: When will walkway over H-1 be finished?
Question: When will the walkway over H-1 be finished? Will they close H-1 again because of this? Read more
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Stephen Tsai: Mountain West one-upping new Pac-12 in PR battle
It was supposed to be an all-in showdown on the Ninth Island. Read more
Billy Hull: Max Holloway, sportsbook win big when McGregor’s knee buckles in UFC fight
Hawaii football fans have their Sugar Bowl. Hawaii’s UFC fans now have their Holloway/McGregor fight. Read more
Volcanic Ash: Case vs. Keohokalole gives Hawaii voters a rare choice
Hawaii’s incumbent members of Congress usually get free rides to reelection. It’s most healthy for our state that we have a seriously contested primary contest to talk about. Read more
Kokua Line: Is gross stomach bug in Hawaii?
Regarding that gross stomach bug, are there cases in Hawaii? Do they know what is causing it on the mainland? How to avoid? Is it travel-related? Read more
Kokua Line: What does “one call” on street mean?
Question: On a street where they are trimming palm trees that were infested with the coconut rhinoceros beetle they wrote “one call.” Just curious what that means. Read more
Rearview Mirror: Schools across Oahu began at one site, moved to another
When I drive around Honolulu, I often think about organizations that formerly occupied various sites. This week, I thought I’d focus on some of the schools that began in one place and have moved to another. Read more
Kokua Line: What about maggots in green carts?
Question: I tried putting food waste loose in the green cart like the city wants but the maggots and flies are so bad. The city says to freeze food scraps and place them in the green cart on pickup day but I don’t have room in my freezer for two weeks worth of garbage. I feel this program is unrealistic. I did try. What is the feedback from others? Read more
Kokua Line: When and where is H-1 Freeway closing?
Question: They are doing some massive overhead work along the H-1 Freeway eastbound near the Likelike. What is this? I thought maybe rail-related but that can’t be right. Read more
Dave Reardon: Give me the better story, which meant cheering for Belgium
I rooted for Belgium to beat the U.S. in their FIFA World Cup match on Monday. Read more
Tech View: Demand for memory chips main driver of price hikes
While all types of goods everywhere have been hit with higher prices, the market for computers and related devices has been especially affected. Read more
Stephen Tsai: Hawaii has many goals as it joins MWC full-time
During a church sermon, the parishioners were asked to create a pie chart of their life on a paper plate. Read more
Kokua Line: How can veteran get $20 discount on car registration?
Question: Did the discount for veterans on motor vehicle registration take effect? Read more
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