U.S. military challenges grow with new China aircraft carrier
The U.S. Indo-Pacific Command is aware of the challenges and no doubt has plans to deal with any resulting contingency that may arise from them. Read more
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Column: Hawaii’s high cost of living underscores perennial problem of housing for governor
More bad news: not only is Hawaii the most expensive, the accounting shows that Hawaii’s cost of living is rising slightly. Read more
ALICE families in dire straits in Hawaii
In Hawaii, the cost of paying for basic needs rose even faster than the national rate of inflation, according to ALICE studies — and that hurts families that are struggling financially the most. Read more
Column: Break cycle of poverty at root causes
Hawaii’s future depends on our shared commitment to thrive as a community. Together, we can transform lives, break generational cycles and build a brighter, more equitable Hawaii. Read more
Column: Mental health key to youths’ wellness
Hawaii has experienced an unprecedented rise in mental health challenges among our youth, a crisis that has been magnified by the far-reaching impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more
Letter: Unfortunate end to Hawaiian Air club
Hawaiian Airlines is discontinuing its Premier Club Membership program, much to the dismay of many. Read more
Letter: Critical issue at heart of Laken Riley Act
The Laken Riley Act calls for the detention or deportation of any individual living in the country illegally who has committed a crime. Read more
Letter: Thinking outside the illegal fireworks box
Lawmakers and media outlets need to take a critical look at Hawaii’s fireworks issue. Read more
Letter: Hirono strikes chord with Hegseth grilling
Kudos to Sen. Mazie Hirono for her fearless questioning of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Read more
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Column: Ho’i ka ‘oiwi i kona ‘aina ‘oiwi
Synopsis: Leonard Peltier is being allowed to return to his reservation after almost 50 years of incarceration for a crime that has never really been proven. Read more
Letter: Golden rule sage advice in tumultuous world
There is no simple solution to solve today’s multi-faceted problems, but following the golden rule is a start. Read more
Letter: Kupuna sweat after TV fitness program replaced
Many seniors depend on programs like 808 Kupuna Fit to maintain their health and fitness. Read more
Letter: Honk if you like sensible motor vehicle safety laws
Hawaii drivers and motorcyclists should put more emphasis on safety when hitting the road. Read more
Letter: Okazaki masseurs were true masters of their art
Hachiro Okazaki and his wife, Ruth, of Nikko Restoration Massage were great practitioners of the art of massage. Read more
Editorial: Tougher laws for human trafficking
Human trafficking is underway in Hawaii on any given day. Police, prosecutors, social workers and health care providers know this, because cases come to the surface when a trafficking victim or concerned witness calls a hotline, when perpetrators are caught in a sting or when a victim is injured or killed by a trafficker. Read more
Off the news: Alaska earnings up after Hawaiian merger
The bottom line has risen for Alaska Airlines since its $1.9 billion merger with Hawaiian Airlines: Alaska announced that it expects to generate a solid $1 billion in additional pretax profits over the next three years. Read more
Off the news: Judge blocks birthright citizenship order
In a swift ruling Thursday, a federal judge in Seattle blocked the Trump administration from implementing a Monday executive order that tried to curtail the right of U.S. birthright citizenship. Read more
Letter: Downtown improvement effort disregards people
The article on the meeting of business leaders to consider forming a downtown business improvement district was offensive but not surprising (“Downtown business improvement district proposed,” Star-Advertiser, Jan. 21). Read more
Letter: Fewer service members, more homes and rentals
Thanks for putting the problem of military housing on the front page of Sunday’s newspaper (“Service members occupy nearly 14% of Oahu rentals,” Star-Advertiser, Jan. 19). Read more
Letter: Mark these gas prices to track Trump’s progress
Donald Trump is president again and now needs to make good on his promise to curb inflation and bring down the price of gasoline. Read more
Letter: Start with harsh penalty for fireworks offenders
This past New Year’s Eve was the worst, not only in terms of aerial fireworks, but also seeing people lighting and throwing fireworks out of vehicles driving on Kamehameha Highway. Read more
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