Kokua Line: How can Las Vegas resident get copy of Hawaii birth certificate?
Question: My son lives in Las Vegas now, but he was born in Hawaii in 1972 and needs to get his birth certificate. How would he go about getting a copy? 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.
Rearview Mirror: ’60s fashion for guys meant flares, ‘drapes’
When I was a teenager in the 1960s, bell-bottom pants were popular. I remember the last time I wore them, they had shifted in my mind from looking cool to ridiculous. Read more
Kokua Line: When will Tax-Aide sites open?
Question: I noticed you ran something last month about Tax-Aide looking for volunteers, but what about the sites for people who need the help doing their taxes? Have those been announced yet? I learned last year that it’s better to call sooner than later for an appointment. Read more
Dave Reardon: Additional tinkering needed for CFP format
College football players opting out of bowl games was bad enough. Now there’s talk of entire teams pulling out of conference championship games. Read more
Kokua Line: Any progress on traffic roundabouts?
Question: You’ve written a lot about the Kailua/Lanikai roundabout, but what about the one they are building past Kaneohe? Read more
Tech View: Start year with right personal finance app
If one of your New Year’s resolutions is getting your financial house in order, selecting a personal finance app is a great place to start. Read more
Kokua Line: What’s in barcode on back of driver’s license?
Question: Can you find out what is on the back of a state ID and driver’s license card? I see a barcode and a mashed symbol. What information is in it, and is it sensitive? An entity is asking me to photo-send it, front and back. Read more
Stephen Tsai: UH leaders have no time to waste in making plan for athletics
A pillow-soaking nightmare is taking a test in a class you have not attended all semester. Read more
Curtis Murayama: QB Dillon Gabriel no longer dismissed by NFL Draft pundits
Well, well, looky what we have here. Dillon Gabriel, a Mililani product and Oregon Heisman Trophy finalist, isn’t being dismissed by NFL pundits anymore. Read more
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Column: Fuels tax credit would boost green energy push
The benefits of clean fuels extend beyond electricity. Read more
David Shapiro: Our loss of mutual trust is greatest emergency
I don’t know all the answers, but I can tell you one: Adults in both public office and civil society need to behave like adults again. Read more
Column: Raise tax 2 cents to fund cancer research
A 2-cent increase in the cigarette tax is a small investment with a profound return. Read more
Column: Talking about housing is easy, building is hard part
The issue for the Legislature regarding affordable housing in Hawaii is simply how much, and when can you build it. Read more
Facts of the Matter: Protein folding might hold secrets to life itself
Proteins are fundamental to life. They are involved in virtually every process within our bodies, from catalyzing chemical reactions to defending against diseases. Read more
Rearview Mirror: Okazaki masseurs treated 2 presidents, celebrities
A few months ago I wrote about former judge James Seishiro Burns and how he came to have a Japanese middle name. Burns was a son of Gov. John A. Burns. He married TV journalist Emme Tomimbang. Read more
Kokua Line: What number do I call to get a TRO on a person?
Question: What number do I call to get a TRO on a person? Read more
Kauakukalahale column: Ho’omalolo kaua ma Gaza
Israel and Hamas have agreed to a ceasefire. If this holds up, infrastructure and lives will need to be rebuilt. It is important that politics don’t get in the way. Read more
Kokua Line: How do I replace stolen license plate sticker?
Question: How can I replace the vehicle registration sticker that was stolen off my license plate? It doesn’t expire until October! I was hoping I could reprint it at a DMV kiosk but that didn’t work. Read more
Tech View: Condominium residents can escape internet traffic
Many of us in Hawaii, particularly on Oahu, live in condominiums. According to the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, at last count there were more than 1,800 condominium associations representing more than 170,000 units. Read more
Dave Reardon: NASED should think about giving indoor golf a shot
The New Aloha Stadium Entertainment District is about a lot more than entertainment. Read more
Kokua Line: How would water agency handle power shutoff?
Question: Please briefly describe the Honolulu Board of Water Supply’s emergency procedures to keep water pumping for firefighters during a Public Safety Power Shutoff. For example, does BWS have backup generators in place at all times? Whatever the process is, please explain briefly. Read more
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