Kokua Line: Which Hawaii residents risk losing tax refund?
Question: Regarding the $1 billion in unclaimed tax refunds, how much of that is in Hawaii? 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.
Dave Reardon: Curran’s lessons on tenacity will never fade
Bobby’s biggest break was meeting Jo McGarry, a radio star in her own right with expertise in food. Read more
Kokua Line: Is hardship grounds for flood map appeal?
Question: Regarding Oahu’s new flood map, the city says you can appeal if your property is placed in a high-risk zone and you have to get flood insurance because of that. Is hardship a grounds for appeal? Read more
Stephen Tsai: Hawaii has lost its Mount Rushmore of sportscasters
The best shows were not at the Hawaii Theater or Kumu Kahua Theatre. Read more
Dave Reardon: Hawaii may be better off letting hoops head coach Eran Ganot go
If contending for conference championships and getting to the NCAA Tournament are important, it’s time for a head coaching change at the University of Hawaii men’s basketball program. Read more
David Shapiro: Dems love making rules; Trump loves to break them
An annoyance of these angry political times is overheated language that runs from the Orwellian to the profane. Readers are always sending me examples that irk them. Read more
Kokua Line: What are rules on windshield tint, license plate covers?
Question: I nearly got hit by a car on Kapiolani Boulevard by the mall. Read more
On Politics: Isles brace as federal government careens with cuts
Hawaii’s economy, rarely the master of its own fate, heads into the usually blustery month of March and is expected to be tossed by that heavy hitter, the federal government. Read more
Column: ‘O ka namu haole ka ‘olelo kūhelu o ‘Amelika!
Synopsis: In case you haven’t heard, English is now the official language of the United States. Read more
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Kokua Line: Why are lights out in Pali tunnels?
Question: Both of the short tunnels on Pali Highway are in the dark, and the sign announcing the outage has also gone missing. I’ll refrain from smart-aleck remarks, but this seems a serious situation that needs attention. Do the responsible folks know and have a plan to fix it? Read more
Rearview Mirror: Biotechnology’s birth is traced to Waikiki deli
Marketers have promoted Hawaii’s natural beauty and culture for decades: erupting volcanoes, rainbows, luau, surfing, tradewinds, music, hula, aloha shirts and li’dat. Read more
Facts of the Matter: We’re still learning how fast the universe is expanding
The universe is expanding. This was the great revelation of the 20th century, thanks to astronomer Edwin Hubble, whose work showed that galaxies are moving away from us, with more distant galaxies receding faster than nearby ones. Read more
Kokua Line: How does license plate wait affect EVs?
Question: Regarding the shortage of new Hawaii license plates (808ne.ws/3QMK2JC Opens in a new tab), couldn’t the city mail the EV license plate to the vehicle’s registered owner once it’s available, rather than making the owner go back to a satellite city hall to pick it up? Read more
Dave Reardon: Rainbows show fighting spirit with walk-off wins
A 10-2 record to start a baseball season always looks good on the surface. But they are not all created equally. Read more
Tech View: Visualizing the risks of climate change
Seeking resilience and energy security, Gov. Josh Green’s January executive order accelerates Hawaii’s clean-energy future. Read more
Kokua Line: What government offices are closing in Hawaii?
Question: Will they close the Social Security office in Honolulu? This would be very bad news because not everyone can get an online account or answer their questions online! Read more
Kokua Line: Must I show ID to enter state Capitol?
Question: Regarding the consumer protection fair at the Capitol, can we just walk in there now? Read more
Stephen Tsai: UH will be impacted by recent developments
The past few weeks, there have been three developments that might impact the University of Hawaii’s football program. Here’s a closer look. Read more
Curtis Murayama: NFL players, coaches will fix ‘tush push’ if owners fail to change rule
Whoever thought a quarterback sneak on a double dose of steroids would cause so much of a stir? Read more
David Shapiro: Repent, journalists, repent or face senatorial payback
State Sen. Donna Mercado Kim proposed a Trumpish bill to regulate Hawaii journalists, imposing fines or bans on those who displease the state. Read more
Kokua Line: Does HPD allow blue lights on front grill of subsidized police cars?
The proper use of blue lights, including on subsidized vehicles, is covered in HPD’s overall policy on police vehicles. Read more
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