Column: E aha ‘ia ana ka ‘aeone o Waikīkī?
Synopsis: The Department of Land and Natural Resources is cracking down on hotels and companies that are presetting beach chairs and umbrellas that are unoccupied and unused. Read more
Editorial
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Letter: HFD helicopters need proper training grounds
I am wondering why Honolulu Fire Department helicopters train near our homes in Pacific Palisades on a piece of “homemade” landing area owned by Kamehameha Schools. Read more
Letter: Why can’t isle schools afford class essentials?
The July 30 edition of the Star-Advertiser included an ad for back-to-school shopping deals. What is there to shop for? Read more
Letter: Design more bathrooms for new Aloha Stadium
As we are now in the planning phases for the new Aloha Stadium, I would put forth the idea to the architects and mechanical engineers that the size of the women’s restroom be increased by four times. Read more
Editorial: Low voter turnout trend must end
Hawaii holds an ignominious designation as one of America’s poorest performing states in terms of election participation. Read more
Off the news: Pukalani fire spurs temporary evacuation
In a scary coincidence, a Pukalani, Maui, brushfire on Wednesday afternoon spurred temporary evacuations in the area, occurring just a day before the first-year anniversary of the tragic Lahaina and Kula wildfires that killed 102 and flattened the historic oceanfront town. Read more
Off the news: Damien targeted in whistle-blower lawsuit
Damien Memorial School is being shaken by a whistle-blower lawsuit filed on Aug. 2 by its former president, Arnold Laanui Jr. Read more
5 Questions: Isaac Moriwake, of Earthjustice Mid-Pacific Office
Isaac Moriwake, the longtime environmental attorney, reflects on landmark cases that now have potential to improve on the status quo. Read more
Letter: Incentivize small condo units, there is demand
Increasing Hawaii’s affordable housing inventory improves the lives of Hawaii residents, and Bill 3 is a great tool the Honolulu City Council could use to incentivize developers to meet growing demands. Read more
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Letter: Criminal defendants must show up to court
Even the most criminal-friendly advocates would agree that people accused of a crime must show up to court. But dodging court seems to be a way of life here and there are few consequences. Read more
Letter: Study history of Zionism to understand Gaza war
A recent letter (“One murder does not erase Gaza injustice,” Star-Advertiser, Aug. 4) opposing a scholarly and accurate survey of past and current events in the Holy Land (“History shows Israel’s critics won’t be silenced,” Star-Advertiser, Letters, Aug. 1) is not even clever. Read more
Letter: Don’t put style over substance this election
With all the craziness in the world today it seems like the upcoming presidential election on Nov. 5 will be of added importance in determining how our country moves forward. Read more
Editorial: Much done, more to do in Lahaina
Today, it has been one full year since an inferno overwhelmed Lahaina — propelled by high winds, leaping from parched grass and fallow fields to trees, cars and buildings, destroying structures and trapping or overwhelming victims in its path. Read more
Off the news: U.S. men’s volleyball ends Olympic gold run
The agony of defeat was profoundly felt by the U.S. men’s volleyball team at the Paris Olympics on Wednesday, when it lost a very tight semifinal match to Poland. Read more
Column: Keep insurers’ fingers out of Maui wildfire survivors’ pockets
For Maui wildfire survivors, the global settlement of lawsuits provides a degree of certainty and closure. Read more
Off the news: Boeing to redesign 737 MAX 9 door plug
Boeing has announced plans to redesign the door plug of its 737 MAX 9, a preventative measure to avoid mid-air blowouts like the Alaska Airlines incident in January. Read more
Letter: HECO’s $2B contribution to settlement is beguiling
Hawaiian Electric Industries is represented by highly qualified legal counsel experienced with the California wildfires and the resultant Pacific Gas and Electric bankruptcy. Read more
Letter: Gaza conflict requires a more nuanced approach
The U.S. is approaching a crucible in Middle East affairs. Read more
Letter: More focus on near-term climate change effects
But our seas will continue to rise inexorably and have an existential impact on two major mainstays of life in Hawaii: fresh water supply and tourism. Read more
Letter: Bus route cancellation hurts Waikiki kupuna
I am the president of the Gold Coast Neighborhood Association, and very concerned about the elimination of TheBus route 20 serving Kapiolani Park businesses and residences. Read more
Letter: STRs enable tourists to overrun neighborhoods
Hawaii definitely does not need more tourists. Read more
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