Rearview Mirror: Dedicated teacher supported youth who became governor
This week and next, columnist Bob Sigall is presenting his annual Rearview Mirror Awards for those who made, preserved or shared Hawaii’s history. 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.
Kokua Line: Why can’t online test for driver’s permit verify ID?
Question: Regarding the new online test to get a driver’s permit (808ne.ws/4fv1GuY), my grandson had the correct computer to take the test but it couldn’t verify him so he will have to go to the DMV to take it anyway. I wish we had known this could happen so he could have made an appointment and not wasted time trying over and over. Read more
Dave Reardon: Hawaii Bowl delivered drama
For 4 1/2 hours, the Ching Complex at the University of Hawaii was the center of the sports universe. Read more
Column: Sustainability is focus of Capitol revamp
The centerpiece of the renovation is the redesign of the Capitol’s reflecting pools, which, for 55 years, have served as a visual reminder of Hawaii’s maritime roots. Read more
Tech View: Hawaii organization addresses feral pigs problem
In short, this volunteer organization helped me tackle a problem that would be impossible for a government agency to address. Read more
Kokua Line: Do city pools have swimming lessons for adults?
Kokua Line: Why won’t state automatically refund GET overpayment?
Question: I have questions about state tax overpayments. I am a preparer who does GET and individual taxes for clients. The only overpayment that is automatically refunded to the taxpayer is the individual tax on a yearly return. Read more
Column: Polynesian Hall of Fame inductee Jim Nicholson had larger-than-life career
He scored 60 points in a high school basketball game, was an ILH player of the year in both football and basketball, went to a powerhouse college football program, started six years with the Kansas City Chiefs, missed out on winning a Super Bowl ring by choosing to go to law school instead, became a lawyer, went into private practice and was the chairman of the Hawaii Labor Relations Board before retiring. Read more
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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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
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
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Rearview Mirror: Dedicated teacher supported youth who became governor
Kokua Line: Why can’t online test for driver’s permit verify ID?
Column: Sustainability is focus of Capitol revamp
Tech View: Hawaii organization addresses feral pigs problem
Kokua Line: Do city pools have swimming lessons for adults?
