Opinions, guest essays and editorials from the Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Featuring Kokua Line, Rearview Mirror, David Shapiro, Richard Borreca and others.
I was looking for information on a Japanese submarine between Maui and the Big Island during World War II. I found an article about it written by journalism professor and writer Peter von Buol. Read more
Question: At least before the Board of Water Supply raised water rates, they had a bunch of community meetings where people could vent their concerns. This plan for the big sewer fee increase from the city came out of nowhere as far as I am concerned. Read more
Throughout the year, readers remind us that even the smallest kindness resonate. Read more
During the holiday season I like to highlight some of the items I’ve reviewed over the past year that I think readers might consider as gifts for family, friends or even themselves. Read more
Detailed instructions on seeking entry to Bellows for friends from Canada or other countries are posted online. Read more
UH president David Lassner’s firing of athletic director Craig Angelos — a guy he hired 18 months ago — is just the latest in a long series of clown shows that take the stage when changes are made at AD or a high-level coaching position at Manoa. Read more
Meetings next month will help gauge whether those four programs remain in the Big West or will be forced to find another conference. Becoming an independent is not an option. Read more
A reminder for all air passengers: When packing, start with an empty bag. Many a prohibited item has been found in the bag of a traveler who swore they didn’t know it was there. Read more
Four. That’s the maximum amount of matches the Hawaii women’s volleyball team has been capable of winning in a row this season. Read more
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While Gabbard and family have lived a life in politics, there was no indication that she would eventually be considered for one of the most decisive federal policy positions. Read more
Using deep imaging data from Gemini North, the team identified over 100 transitional galaxies that provide a glimpse into the evolutionary process of dwarf galaxies. Read more
Some people in the big crowd that saw the Tar Heels beat the Rainbows 87-69 were wearing T-shirts with the words “SAVE CRAIG” printed on them. Read more
David Shapiro revisits his old “flASHback” columns to see how my one-liners had Tulsi Gabbard pegged. Read more
The oldest school on Oahu, founded in 1833, was on that site until 10 years ago. Today it’s occupied by a middle school and a park. Where is it? That’s what we’ll explore today. Read more
We’ve got the who, what, where, when and how. Craig Angelos, fired, athletic director, University of Hawaii, last week, by UH president David Lassner. Read more
Many Hawaii residents have taken steps to reduce their carbon footprint. Some have installed rooftop photovoltaic solar panels on their homes to generate electricity from sunshine. Read more
Oregon quarterback Dillon Gabriel has the No. 1-ranked Ducks rolling at 11-0. Read more
If he can walk onto the field, Schager should be allowed to extend that starting streak to 34 games, even if it is a token appearance Read more
There is a community recycling event coming up in Kahuku that will accept a variety of items, including two boxes of documents to shred per vehicle. Read more
The affinity I developed for public libraries leaves me pained to see the struggles they now face in Hawaii and around the country. Read more
Synopsis: In our small archipelago, many of us thrive in the ocean that surrounds us. Read more
