Off the news: Ocean Safety Commission seeks candidates
Thanks to a City Charter amendment successfully passed in November’s election, a new Ocean Safety Commission is being created. Read more
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Column: Permanent disaster relief for Lahaina
As survivors and organizers in the aftermath of the August 2023 Lahaina fire, we witnessed firsthand the devastating challenges of rebuilding our community. Read more
Editorial: Eddie proof sports tourism has legs
A palpable air of excitement and anticipation settled over Honolulu this past weekend, as it became likely that the Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational surfing contest would be a go. Read more
Off the news: New state tax plan to benefit many in 2025
Just in time for Christmas, here’s a little present for working folks: Take-home pay should show a bit of a bump in the new year. Read more
Letter: Honolulu airport is a sad, inconvenient mess
Every single time I go to our dingy airport I’m disappointed. It’s not clean and there are no good food offerings. Spending money on a shrine to Daniel K. Inouye makes me crazy. Read more
Letter: Gabbard unqualified for Trump Cabinet position
Now that the tide seems to have turned, it makes me sick to my stomach to see some of our local politicians line up to bend over and kiss the ring of director of national intelligence nominee, Tulsi Gabbard. Read more
Letter: Make government more efficient, nix new taxes
Our governor and City Council members are obsessed with the idea of enacting more tax laws. I believe the primary reason is to extract maximum funds from residents, visitors and investors under the guise of serving a greater purpose. Read more
Letter: Incentives not enough to fight climate change
It is foolhardy to believe future generations residing in Hawaii will escape the negative consequences of climate change as seas rise and coral reefs decline. Read more
Letter: Don’t let vaccine politics cause polio resurgence
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is too young to have witnessed or feared the true horror of polio. Read more
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Off the news: New ethics fine schedule proposed
A process to dispute alleged violations will continue, but this schedule would formalize certain fines and streamline the process of resolving penalties when violations are not contested. Read more
Off the news: Too much ocean debris coming ashore
Massive tangles of debris — much of it rope and nets lost or discarded by fishing boats, contaminating the oceans with plastic particles and threatening sea life — have been washing onto Hawaii coasts at higher-than-usual rates. Read more
Editorial: DOE must make wise fiscal choices
Among the many perks of living in Hawaii, an inspiring public school system is — regrettably — not one that readily comes to mind. A shame considering the high cost of living residents must pay, with disproportionately low salaries, into taxes that are subsequently invested heftily in the educational system. Read more
Off the news: Multiple companies hit by worker strikes
’Tis the season to be striking, evidently. First came word last week of mainland workers striking at several Amazon distribution facilities, followed by Starbucks workers in three major cities starting a five-day strike Friday. Read more
Letter: Kawainui Marsh better location for new landfill
Oahu needs a new landfill and it seems the one thing most of us can agree on is that it should not be located above an aquifer. A modest proposal: Designate Kawainui Marsh as the new site. Read more
Letter: Save Manoa, don’t allow Aria Lane development
A recent letter correctly warned that Avalon Group’s proposed 158-unit high-density housing project threatens Manoa (“More scrutiny needed for Aria Lane in Manoa,” Star-Advertiser, Dec. 16). Read more
Letter: Take advantage of local kupuna care solutions
The Dec. 7 article, “Seniors need our support to stay in the homes they love,” by The New York Times’ Michelle Cottle, is especially relevant for Hawaii because of the increasing number of our kupuna who are forced to leave because of the inflated cost of living. Read more
Letter: Trump to make rich richer, grow inequality
“Make America Great Again” is a scam for making President-elect Donald Trump and his close associates even richer. Read more
Letter: Flipping Hawaii red can fix nagging problems
To my fellow citizens of the state of Hawaii: After the victory of President-elect Donald Trump in the recent election, I feel hopeful that my children and grandchildren may have a chance to live the American dream. Read more
Editorial: Many budget needs, but push for Hawaii housing
Much uncertainty remains over Green’s efforts to find revenue for climate resiliency projects and to protect natural resources. Read more
Column: Invest in real reforms, not $1.2B new jail
What Hawaii truly needs is a commitment to investing in its people. Read more
Column: On right path with bikeways, walkways
Let’s look back and see why investing in bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure must be a priority for our transportation future, not only in Honolulu, but across Hawaii. Read more
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