Off the news: Almost time to (legally) pop firecrackers
Oahu residents planning to set off firecrackers on New Year’s Eve hopefully planned ahead, because permit applications to buy the items closed on Dec. 21. Read more
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Editorial: Enough feuding, shut Red Hill down
The situation over how to close the Navy’s aging and problematic Red Hill fuel facility, remediate its nearby environs and keep the area’s water safe has devolved this year, sadly. Read more
Letter: Bring Hawaiians together with OHA cultural center
New Office of Hawaiian Affairs Chair Kai Kahele stated many objectives to improve OHA’s representation for the Hawaiian people. Read more
Letter: Democrats must realize government is broken
It’s so burdensome watching our Democratic leaders not understand what the country is feeling. Gov. Josh Green’s disdain for Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as head of Health and Human Services (HHS) demonstrates how far down in the sand he has his head. Read more
Letter: Student provides deep insight on political rift
The other day, I had a conversation with a former student, now a high school senior. I asked her thoughts on comments about the Democratic Party’s dominance in the islands and the need for a stronger Republican Party. Her perspective was insightful. Read more
Letter: Trump shows his stripes, takes orders from Musk
This is regarding Elon Musk and his puppet, Donald Trump. It did not take very long to see how Trump is going to run the country. Sad. Blame someone or something else when a plan does not work. Read more
Letter: Trump playing the game like a gridiron matchup
To use a football metaphor, Donald Trump is “flooding the zone.” There are too many dubious Cabinet candidates for the defense to keep out of the game. Read more
Letter: Airline hypocritical for firing over tattoo
Hawaiian Airlines emblazoned tattoo imagery on its aircraft to advertise ”Moana 2.” Read more
Letter: Santa myth only good for short-term gain
Is it beneficial or harmful to perpetuate the myth of Santa? Read more
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Letter: Believe it — Santa is spirit of generosity
Reclaiming my belief in Santa long after it was lost. Read more
Letter: Trash collection bane must end in 2025
Noise pollution from trash collection activity is harming Honolulu residents. Read more
Column: Amid hit job on public health, wiser spirit in Hawaii
If the federal health agencies fail to protect kids from infectious diseases, we will have to meet that duty on our own. Read more
Column: Mom’s cookbooks a window to her soul
My mother-in-law’s cookbooks became my window into her earlier life and my husband’s childhood. Read more
Column: New Oahu correctional facility long overdue
We must put aside our old arguments and collaboratively focus on putting our inmates on a path that gives them a new trajectory so they can realize their fullest potential. Read more
Editorial: Recovery plan is pledge to Maui
The county’s challenge is to balance the myriad responses. Some residents want the original configuration of the town maintained; others prefer that the region’s historical heritage be better reflected. Read more
Letter: West Oahu casino haven could solve Hawaii problems
West Oahu casinos and hotels would help with housing, traffic and more. Read more
Letter: Mayor Blangiardi fails on car laws, fireworks, homeless
Mayor Rick Blangiardi needs to address these hot issues. Read more
Letter: Trump already causing governmental mayhem
Trump already creating waves before his inauguration. Read more
Column: Aloha Hapenuia, Loa’a anei ka ‘alemanaka hou?
The Hawaiian ancient calendar used lunar phases. Read more
Off the news: Watch for Kilauea eruption spectacle
Anything can happen, and when it does, it could be spectacular, again. Read more
Off the news: Questions still remain in Mike Miske’s death
The fact that the drugs could reach Miske, or anyone in the detention center, must be explained. Read more
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