Opinions, guest essays and editorials from the Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Featuring Kokua Line, Rearview Mirror, David Shapiro, Richard Borreca and others.
Question: Regarding the new digital driver’s license, will we be able to use that in traffic stops? Also, is this only for iPhones? Lastly, is there an ID verification process? What happens if I lose my physical license or it gets stolen? Could the thief add my license to their phone? Read more
I’ve been conversing with Barry Lundquist about Hardware Hawaii, founded by his father 70 years ago. Read more
Question: Regarding unwanted guns, I’m assuming many of the firearms turned in Saturday were legally registered. If so, are the firearms records belonging to those guns destroyed? Read more
Question: Is the Wahiawa hospital accepting emergency room patients? Read more
One of the trends that grew with the onset of COVID-19 was the proliferation of digital nomads. Read more
Host Hawaii is a 141⁄2 point underdog Saturday against UCLA. So, if you’re a Warriors fan, maybe you’re in the market for some good omens. Read more
Question: How long will the Manoa park gym be closed once they start on the roof? Read more
For the Hawaii football team, the powerball number is 54. Read more
I’ve written in this space about how much I enjoy researching and writing the Hawaii Baseball Report that appears in these pages each Sunday during baseball season. Read more
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Kailua is hardly the center of Oahu’s homelessness problem, but almost any outing around town brings disturbing scenes. Read more
Hawaii’s season-opening victory over the 40-point underdog visitors with the travel week from hell was in doubt for more than a half. Read more
Synopsis: Would you support Donald Trump for president of the United States if he intended to pull out of Hawaiæi and recognize our sovereignty? Read more
Hana is a special place, and some interesting people have been drawn to it. Beatle George Harrison, aviator Charles Lindbergh, entertainers Jim Nabors and Kris Kristofferson, and Sam Pryor, to name a few. Several readers shared stories about some of them. Read more
The internet has made it possible for small businesses to thrive using digital tools for marketing, payments, record-keeping and more. However, that convenience comes with risks. Read more
The crystal ball finally worked properly a year ago. Well, sort of. I predicted the University of Hawaii football team would win five games and lose eight, and that’s what the Warriors did. Read more
The University of Hawaii football team will use customized “Braddahballs” this season and Lahaina businesses and residents will have new ulu trees. Read more
Many University of Hawaii football fans obsess over the program’s disadvantages, actual or perceived. But isolation is a legit concern. Read more
Question: Regarding your article on July 31 about switching from a driver’s license to a state ID, I called the number listed (808-768-9100) and they insisted you must bring in all the documents again since you’re forfeiting your REAL ID driver’s license. Read more
The National Union of Healthcare Workers was one of many political groups noting that history was made in Hawaii even before last week’s state primary election. Read more
A couple of high-profile Democratic upsets were the compelling stories of the 2024 primary election. Read more
Two weeks ago I wrote about Duke Kahanamoku’s first year in competitive swimming. In 11 months he went from entering his first swimming contest in August 1911 to winning the gold medal in the 100-meter freestyle swim at the Stockholm Olympics in July 1912. Read more
