Kokua Line: When will Kaneohe dog park open?
Question: When will they officially open the dog park by the golf course in Kaneohe? 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.
Tech View: Lockboxes — high-tech or not — ensure security
Being subject to a home burglary is not fun. I can attest to that. The lesson? Read more
Kokua Line: Why are people giving up pets?
Question: Regarding the influx of pets at the Humane Society (808ne.ws/adoptpet), are these “pandemic puppies” that have grown up and are no longer wanted? Read more
Kokua Line: How many homeless people on Oahu are seniors?
Question: Recently I witnessed police interacting with a homeless person who appeared to be very, very old. They weren’t being mean to her; they were trying to help. The reason I noticed was because of how old she looked, and it made me wonder how many homeless are senior citizens. Read more
Curtis Murayama: RB Jeanty worth ticket when Boise State visits Hawaii
It’ll be another three weeks before fans get to see the suddenly rejuvenated Warriors play at home. Read more
Kokua Line: Would U.S. heritage status affect private property in Lahaina?
Question: If Congress makes Lahaina a heritage site, how will that affect private property? Read more
Dave Reardon: Warriors get a must win against Panthers and they look good doing it
The concept of it’s-just-a-game doesn’t exist in football, at least for those who play it, coach it and love to watch it. Maybe in playground two-hand touch, or Pop Warner. Read more
Volcanic Ash: We need a wake-up call to identify wake-up calls
A great shame of 2023’s Lahaina fire, which killed 102, was that officials received the gift of all the information needed to avert tragedy but disregarded it and saw the horror unfold. Read more
Rearview Mirror: Lighthearted column of yo-yos, kimchi, egrets
This week I thought I’d share several stories that readers told me in the past few months. Newspapers often have stories about crime, political divisions or problems we are facing. Rearview Mirror tries to balance that out with more lighthearted topics. Read more
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Kokua Line: Which property tax credit requires annual application?
Question: Regarding the residential property tax credit, I thought we didn’t have to apply for that year after year. Read more
Facts of the Matter: Water’s ability to transform makes it a notable substance
Ice: merely solid water, but a wonder substance. Water itself is a miraculous substance, possessing a host of unusual properties, not the least of which is its ability to remain liquid over the range of temperatures and air pressures that occur on planet Earth. Read more
Kokua Line: Who can renew U.S. passport online?
Question: Will the passport office have another fair soon? I wasn’t able to get there Sept. 7. Read more
Tech View: Symmetrical internet can boost productivity
Symmetrical internet speed is increasingly important for businesses because it provides equal upload and download speeds, which can improve efficiency and productivity. Read more
Kokua Line: Will Hawaii OK digital license for Android phones?
Question: Regarding digital IDs, about 40% of cellphones are Android-based. Why is the DOT only working with Apple? Read more
Dave Reardon: Hawaii concussion official hoping helmet caps will help
When I see or hear about a concussion in football, a conversation in the 1990s with the late, great Russ Francis often comes to mind. Read more
Kokua Line: Can I keep unemployement benefits if I leave Hawaii?
Question: What is the maximum weekly for unemployment? If I end up having to leave Hawaii to look for a new job, can I transfer the benefit, at least for a while? Read more
Stephen Tsai: Time for Hawaii to re-negotiate terms with the MWC
In a brutal week for University of Hawaii football: >> Four schools gave notice of their intent to leave the Mountain West, of which UH has been a football-only affiliate since 2012. Read more
Jerry Campany: Campbell QB will become isle’s leader in passing yardage — just not yet
Records were made to be broken, not manufactured. Over the weekend Campbell quarterback Jaron Keawe Sagapolutele threw for 408 yards in a destruction of Farrington to give him 8,262 in his career. Or did it? Read more
On Politics: Solidly Democratic Hawaii included in Harris pitch to Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders
If Donald Trump comes to Hawaii in this presidential campaign year, we can offer him sun and surf, but our famed Hawaiian hospitality is not likely to extend to political success. Read more
Column: Youth vote alive, but not priority for all
Reading the Sept. 5 commentary, “America’s youth must vote to save democracy in November” (Star-Advertiser, Island Voices), I understand the urgency of the youth vote in the upcoming presidential election. Read more
Kokua Line: What are the upcoming ballot questions?
Question: Will there be ballot questions in the November election? I like to read up in advance because sometimes they are confusing but I couldn’t find a sample ballot for Honolulu. Read more
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