Column: Tap geothermal energy for isle future
Hawaii has a stated goal of achieving a 100% clean energy renewable portfolio by 2045. Read more
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Editorial: Incumbents on top of their game
Our representatives must remain accountable — and so must work to benefit their Hawaii constituencies throughout their tenures, no matter how many times they may be reelected. Read more
On Politics: As Trump finds new strength in unity, Democrats search for meaning ahead of election
As Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump moves forward with his campaign, the political polls show he looks strong. But Trump is still adding a new aspect. Read more
Letter: New law helps adult victims of sex abuse
Wednesday’s Island Voices carried the important message of hope and support for survivors of child sex abuse (“Fresh Hope For Child Sex-Abuse Survivors,” Star-Advertiser, July 17). Read more
Letter: Haiku Stairs enmity strange, unjustified
For the life of me I can’t understand why the mayor and City Council are so ferociously hell bent on destroying the Haiku Stairs. Read more
Letter: Rush hour reveals many Skyline merits
The rail is a mass transit resource for commuters, it isn’t an amusement park ride. Read more
Letter: Nonviolent solutions should be U.S. goal
Monday’s Views and Voices section had two interesting articles attempting to identify the top issues facing voters in the 2024 presidential election. Read more
Letter: Turn Skyline into bus track, cheap housing
Remove the Skyline tracks and build an on-ramp at UH West Oahu, with an off-ramp at Lagoon Drive. Read more
Letter: Trump proves he is a natural-born leader
Some leaders are born: You never know how good you are until that first bullet goes by. Read more
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Column: No ke ala kakahiaka nui a me ke ala aumoe
Synopsis: Some researchers are suggesting, based on a study of 27,000 participants, that the cognitive function of night owls is superior to that of early risers. Read more
Letter: Bus route cancellation a pain for Waikiki workers
I volunteer two afternoons a week at the Waikiki Aquarium and nothing makes me happier than to have a bus stop at the curb for my ride home. Read more
Letter: Heartwarming show of support at Oahu parade
My husband and I happened to be visiting Oahu and saw the God’s Ohana Day Parade. Read more
Letter: Project 2025 paves way toward a dismal future
I’ve been reading Project 2025 and agree with a recent letter writer’s comments (“Project 2025 manifesto is a must-read for all voters,” Star-Advertiser, July 17). Read more
Letter: Broken-down military vehicles cause headache
Through the years, I have heard that our military is mission-ready or they are training to be mission-ready. Read more
Editorial: A needed win for land preservation on Oahu’s North Shore
It’s a welcome outcome that should be applauded as an incremental win for Hawaii species and habitat threatened by development, climate change and sea level rise. Read more
Off the news: Troubles at ‘temporary respite area’ in Hilo
After operating a drone in the vicinity of a tented “temporary respite area” on Ponahawai Street in Hilo, two state-contracted survey workers were assaulted by people from the camp. Read more
Off the news: Maui sees setback in Lahaina landfill plan
Maui County’s struggle to recover from the devastating Aug. 8 wildfire continues, with a federal court on Monday denying a motion to expedite an eminent domain acquisition of 20 acres in Central Maui to expand a landfill for fire waste and municipal refuse. Read more
Letter: TV debate necessary to decide Honolulu mayor
Honolulu is in desperate need of a mayoral debate. We are calling on all local TV news media to remove your block and give Honolulu a debate. Read more
Letter: Health care increasingly controlled by outsiders
Sunday’s column by Dr. Esther Smith (no relation) makes clear that, unchecked over time, the obstacles placed between the patient and physician will continue to grow in number and complexity (“New lab-test authorization is harmful,” Star-Advertiser, Island Voices, July 14). Read more
Letter: Eradicate CRB now or say bye to Waikiki trees
As a fairly regular golfer on both public and private golf courses, I’ve noticed the devastation the coconut rhinoceros beetle on the coconut trees has worsened. Read more
Letter: Secret Service failed to do job at Trump rally
I am a registered Republican and Trump supporter. I am also a Hawaii resident, and I’d like to know what Rep. Case, Rep. Tokuda, Sen. Hirono and Sen. Schatz are doing to investigate the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. Read more
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