On Politics: Legislators OK ‘green’ tax, oust House Finance chair
Hawaii’s state Legislature ended the annual session by making history with a new tax and then making a scene by shuffling some of the jobs held by legislative leaders. Read more
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Column: Literacy: When reading ends, learning ends
Our young people are facing a literacy crisis. As an English teacher, I used to start every school year surveying students about their favorite books. Read more
Column: Invest in key ways to grow, retain teachers
With graduation season now upon us, many university and college students across the state and country will be receiving their education major degrees and entering a career in teaching. Read more
Column: Model ho‘okipa — hospitality — in school and in life
Once again, I’m dismayed when I read about the behavior of our highest government representatives that is in such stark contrast — so completely antithetical — to Hawaiian cultural values I’ve learned to treasure. Read more
Column: Justice reforms will help Hawaii youth
Too often, vulnerable and abused children end up in our juvenile and adult criminal justice systems where they are subject to practices that run afoul of human rights norms. Read more
Column: Now is time for energy independence
In these uncertain days, there is no shortage of reasons to feel that our hair is on fire. Read more
Editorial: Green fee, HECO bills pass muster
Amid more than 250 bills just passed by the state Legislature and poised to become Hawaii law, two stand out for their far-reaching potential to seed needed green shoots in the name of environmental stewardship. Read more
Letter: Radical Democrats are the enemy within
The enemy of America is not Iran, Russia or China. It’s not any terrorist organization. Our enemy is within — the radical left Democratic Party. Read more
Letter: Balance the budget by taxing the wealthy
For decades Republicans have promoted tax cuts that favor wealthy investors and big corporations over middle-class working people. Read more
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Letter: Trump, GOP careen toward dictatorship
It’s a hollow victory but those of us that warned you about Project 2025 and that reelecting Donald Trump would put America on the fast track to authoritarianism have been proven correct. Read more
Letter: Perhaps parliament politics for America
America must acknowledge our hallowed Constitution is fatally flawed. Read more
Letter: HTA official always keen on competence
Regarding allegations of a hostile work environment at the Hawaii Tourism Authority: I’ve known Isaac Choy, HTA vice president of finance and acting chief administrative officer, for more than 20 years through his capable representation of Manoa in the state House and invaluable volunteer work on boards of local nonprofits. Read more
Column: Ua ‘ai aku nei a ‘ikea ka ‘ono o ka lolo
Synopsis: I am inclined to believe that playing Sudoku will help me to improve my memory. Read more
Letter: It may not be biblical, but bad times are near
Biblical or not, famine and rough times are coming to America. Read more
Letter: Musk’s ambitions boil down to AI government
I just realized what Elon Musk has in mind. Read more
Letter: MAGA hypocrites cry foul over Dems’ actions
In response to a March letter, the writer says Democrats just sat there without ever applauding or standing while Donald Trump gave his joint address to Congress Read more
Editorial: Light short fuse on fireworks laws
Hawaii lawmakers have bolstered the state fireworks provisions with a handful of successful bills, and not a moment too soon. Read more
Off the news: REAL ID launch sees smooth skies in isles
REAL ID is live and going surprisingly well. Wednesday was the first day that travelers were required to show a REAL ID-compliant credential or other accepted identification when flying domestically. Read more
Off the news: TV cancellation a big hit to isle industry
Fox TV’s cancellation of “Rescue: HI-Surf,” the prime-time drama about lifeguards on Oahu’s North Shore, is lamentable. Read more
Letter: Legislators take care of selves, but not teachers
If I correctly understand the results of the recently concluded legislative session, our public servants in the Legislature, despite massive pay increases for their part-time jobs, decided that there was no need to restrict pay-to-play campaign contributions from lobbyists. Read more
Letter: Keep funding strong for books and libraries
Books are being banned by the thousands. In 2024, over 10,000 books were stricken from U.S. public schools. Read more
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