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President Donald Trump, inaugurated today, plans to issue an executive order naming cryptocurrency a “national imperative or priority” and creating a “crypto advisory council” composed of industry insiders, Bloomberg reports. Read more
Gov. Josh Green, with state Attorney General Anne Lopez and other officials, has sketched out plans for proposed changes to Hawaii’s fireworks laws, modifications designed to streamline enforcement and goose penalties in a bid to better protect residents. Read more
In the hubbub of today’s presidential inauguration, let’s not forget that the day also honors Martin Luther King Jr. Read more
Please help the people of Molokai. We have no ferry service, although it was promised to us 15 years ago. Read more
I would like to respond to a recent letter regarding the death of Lindani Myeni (“Demand police reform, justice for Myeni family,” Star-Advertiser, Jan. 7). Read more
Stairwells are the only means of egress during an evacuation from a fire in a high-rise building. Read more
It was announced that a ceasefire and partial hostage release by Hamas has been agreed to. Many will immediately jump to praise President Joe Biden for what must be his hard work and negotiations for this miraculous event. Read more
Remember Tulsi Gabbard’s trip to Syria to meet with Bashar al-Assad, who ordered the killing of a half-million people including Syrians and prisoners under his regime? Read more
The issue for the Legislature regarding affordable housing in Hawaii is simply how much, and when can you build it. Read more
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Americans are generous, caring people, but it is time for tough love. Read more
Hawaii needs reasonable laws and initiatives to mitigate fireworks incidents. Read more
Communication and communication systems, which so devastatingly failed during the Lahaina fire, must be addressed — now. Read more
A 2-cent increase in the cigarette tax is a small investment with a profound return. Read more
The benefits of clean fuels extend beyond electricity. Read more
Lawmakers will discuss a bill to address workplace harassment this session. Read more
Parking around Kahala is bad enough during the Sony Open, but some people make it worse. Read more
Gas leaf blowers are a bane on residents’ health and the environment. Read more
Politicians must be held accountable for not acting on fireworks incidents. Read more
The DOJ report on Donald Trump’s alleged election interference is damning and must be acknowledged. Read more
Seizing property might be the only solution to Hawaii’s illegal fireworks problem. Read more
It’s a reminder of how dependent Hawaii residents are on air travel: On Wednesday, Mokulele Airlines temporarily suspended all its flights to conduct maintenance, out of “an abundance of caution” — interrupting plans for interisland travelers. Read more
