Letter: Reconsider costly sewer treatment plant upgrade

• Today
• Last updated 6:05 p.m.
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The Sand Island plant has been discharging primary treated wastewater since 1979 approximately two miles offshore to a depth of 240 feet. Read more

Letter: Use Superfund to clean up land used by military

• Today
• Last updated 6:04 p.m.

Open land in Hawaii is scarce, and our government should do everything within its power to preserve it. Read more

Letter: Teach state’s 2nd official language in schools

• Today
• Last updated 6:04 p.m.

Since Hawaiian is an official language for Hawaii, shouldn’t it be taught in our schools? Read more

Letter: Was airlift of dog from trail really necessary?

• Today
• Last updated 6:04 p.m.
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While we can rejoice in the safe return of Tonka, one must ask at what price. Read more

Letter: Remember WWII impact on Japanese Americans

• Today
• Last updated 6:04 p.m.

Why wasn’t it covered widely in America? My ancestors were demolished in Hiroshima, so I’m taking your silence very personally, America. Read more

Editorial: Hawaii must gird for federal changes

• Dec. 19, 2024
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Gov. Josh Green is astute a politician enough to know which fights to pick and choose — and he’s being balanced and careful. Read more

Off the news: Rollback signaled on EVs, charging stations

• Dec. 19, 2024

More lenient emissions and fuel-economy rules for gas-powered cars are also expected. Read more

Off the news: Today is holiday mailing deadline

• Dec. 19, 2024

Hard to believe but next Wednesday is Christmas, as well as the start of Hanukkah — already. Read more

Column: Invest in Hawaii’s families with state budget surplus

• By Deborah Zysman
• Dec. 19, 2024
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By investing in child care, paid leave and other critical economic supports, we can create a brighter future for our keiki, families, communities — and ourselves. Read more

Letter: Siting landfill above an aquifer is clear problem

• Dec. 19, 2024
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The problem with the new site is obvious. Read more

Letter: U.S. government upheaval threatens new Dark Age

• Dec. 19, 2024
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Corporate billionaires are drooling over the spoils they expect to gain. Read more

Letter: Stop the fearmongering, switch on nuclear power

• Dec. 19, 2024
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One nuclear plant supplying all of Oahu could be built long before Hawaii’s unlikely 2045 goal of 100% renewable power even comes close. Read more

Letter: Go woke and open eyes to victimization, injustice

• Dec. 19, 2024
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Members of the LGBTQ community are often victims of social injustice. Read more

Letter: Biden tries to pull fast one on American public

• Dec. 19, 2024
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The Biden administration is planning to rush the last of over $6 billion remaining in Ukraine security assistance out the door by Inauguration Day. Read more

Column: DA BUX nutritious for isle food network

• Dec. 18, 2024

Off the news: Ban on pakuikui fishing remains, for now

• Dec. 18, 2024

Editorial: Affordable housing for Kona hospital

• Dec. 18, 2024
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West Hawaii is a growing area, with a population expected to increase 11% in the next 10 years. As such, it is plainly in line for an expansion of health-care capacity that a new hospital could provide. Read more

Off the news: Maui lands on landfill for Lahaina debris

• Dec. 18, 2024