Column: Federal pandemic money infuses Hawaii’s fiscal health
Compare Green’s easy economic decisions with the hard choices forced on Ige. 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.
David Shapiro: Even promiscuous faith can help center the soul
So many religions are founded on some version of the Golden Rule: Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. Read more
Kokua Line: Why is rebuilding Kalapawai Roundabout so slow?
Why is it taking so long to rebuild the Kalapawai Roundabout? Read more
Rearview Mirror: How did Waikiki’s Barefoot Bar get its name?
The Barefoot Bar was one of the most popular places in town. “You couldn’t get in unless you knew someone,” recalls Miyuki Hruby, who started working with Spencecliff in 1944. “There was always a big line.” Read more
Kokua Line: Does city still mail property assessments?
Only property owners who had signed up for electronic delivery were sent emails; others were mailed notices through the U.S. Postal Service, according to a news release from Honolulu’s Real Property Assessment Division. Read more
Facts of the Matter: Minuscule tardigrades show amazing resilience
Tardigrades boast an impressive tolerance for radiation. In lab experiments, they have been subjected to doses of ionizing radiation that would be lethal to humans. Read more
Kokua Line: When will Hawaiian Electric pay damage claim?
Over 300 damage claims were filed with Hawaiian Electric Co. over the June 17-21 Downtown Honolulu-Chinatown outage. Read more
Kokua Line: Why must people wait in sun, rain for airport pickup?
Why is there no canopy over the Uber and Lyft ride pickup median at the Honolulu airport? Read more
Stephen Tsai: Brown rejects big money to complete mission at UH
As a former tackle-obsessed middle linebacker, Hawaii football coach Chris Brown has done some crazy and nutso things. Read more
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Jerry Campany: Baseball game still greatest Army-Navy contest held in Hawaii
The week of the annual Army-Navy football game does different things to different people. Read more
Kokua Line: Why does DMV take old license before mailing new one?
Question: When renewing a Hawaii driver’s license, why can’t we keep our old license while we’re waiting for the new plastic license in the mail, which takes weeks? Read more
Column: Gov. Green’s popularity provides shield for new fees
Josh Green ranks sixth nationally in governor approval ratings. Read more
Volcanic Ash: Hawaii firearms squabble challenges U.S. high court
There’s been hand-wringing from the political left about a constitutional crisis if Donald Trump ever refuses to comply with a U.S. Supreme Court ruling he doesn’t like. Read more
Rearview Mirror: Kimchi and Spam musubi among year’s tasty topics
This year in Rearview Mirror, we learned about a pilot who flew his plane under a Kauai bridge, we looked into the writing of the song “Mr. Sun Cho Lee,” by Bob Magoon and the Beamer brothers, and we learned about a buoy off Waikiki that was painted pink in protest. Read more
Kokua Line: Is UH warning foreign students about returning to U.S.?
Question: My son goes to USC, and he said foreign students who plan to go home for winter break are being told to be back on campus before President- elect Donald Trump takes office. Is UH telling its foreign students anything like this? Read more
Kokua Line: Why isn’t cellphone OK for online test to drive?
Question: To get a driver learner’s permit, you can take the written test online. But you can’t do it on a cell phone. Why? We do everything on our phones. The IRS even lets you file your taxes on your phone. Read more
Tech View: Buying a new computer? Here’s what to consider
The holiday season is prime time for the purchase of new computers. Gifts, prepping students for the next semester, or setting up businesses to hit the ground running in the new year — are all high on the list for many folks. Read more
Kokua Line: Why can homeless people dominate park’s pavilion?
Question: Is the pavilion at Old Stadium Park made available on a first-come, first-served basis? Is that why homeless people and their unleashed, constantly barking dogs are able to stay there throughout the day and night, day to day? Read more
Kokua Line: What’s the process to report food poisoning?
Question: What is the correct procedure to inform a restaurant about an apparent case of food poisoning? Should I call? Show up in person? I’d like to know whether anyone else had a problem. How do I report it? Read more
Stephen Tsai: Be wary before you think about transferring
Times are hard on the boulevard, which means this year’s gifts will be unsolicited advice. Read more
Sjarif Goldstein: Honolulu Marathon brings back memories of friend who lost battle to cancer
The Honolulu Marathon means different things to different people. For some it’s the culmination of months of training, for others it’s a boost in income from the influx of tourists. To some it’s a traffic obstacle to plan around, and to others it’s an excuse to visit Hawaii once a year. Read more
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