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The Grand Wailea Resort on Maui has pledged to do more to protect endangered Hawaiian petrels from extinction, resolving a lawsuit by conservation groups.
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In 2006, the people of Oahu voted to prioritize making Honolulu a pedestrian- and bicycle-friendly city with the adoption of Charter Amendment No. 8.
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The Maui wildfires taught us about open, dry land and the dangers it can pose to nearby developed areas. What can we do about this problem?
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Wait, what? Kamala Harris is odd (“The GOP isn’t weird; it’s Harris who is odd,” Star-Advertiser, Letters, Aug. 4)? Vice President Harris is an ordinary American.
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We need to counteract the false accusations that Zionists are genocidal or indulging in pogroms against the Palestinians. Israel has not committed those crimes.
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A recent letter to the editor sought to clarify JD Vance’s statement about miserable, childless cat ladies (“Vance ‘cat lady’ comment was taken out of context,” Star-Advertiser, Aug. 7).
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When it comes to working relations, authorization for a labor strike signals frustration over a non-meeting of minds.
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For a primary election with relatively few marquee races, Saturday’s results brought a surprising measure of drama and change — even as a predicted low turnout become reality, unfortunately.
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There are always unions striving for better pay and one of their slogans is that one job should be enough. But unless you have a very high-skilled job, it will never happen in Hawaii, where the average house cost is $1 million.
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I was moved to tears upon reading the July 31 “Island Voices” column (“Together, we can shape climate future,” Star-Advertiser).
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It was particularly inspiring to read of the efforts of Brian Batchelor and his Waialua “village” in his quest to realize his potential — that is yet to be fully developed.
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I thought there was no hope for the Republican Party.
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It’s clear that the Star-Advertiser’s editorial staff is as misguided as the state Legislature by endorsing Bill 46, which proposes an increase in property tax for vacant homes.
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As officials go over the returns from this week’s state primary election, it is a good time to check back when Hawaii as a state first voted for U.S. president.
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- By Gordon Ito, Sen. Jarrett Keohokalole and Rep. Scott K. Saiki
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Aug. 11, 2024
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Four days ago, Gov. Josh Green signed an emergency proclamation to provide stopgap relief to condominiums experiencing crippling increases in property insurance premiums.
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Soaring insurance premiums are bedeviling condominiums across the state, and Gov. Josh Green, with the urging of a legislative task force, has declared it a crisis.
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- By Shane Kincaid
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Aug. 11, 2024
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As a combat veteran (U.S. Army, Desert Storm), witnessing the burning of the flag is an experience fraught with complex and conflicting emotions.
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- By Magdalena Granillo
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Aug. 11, 2024
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About 28.6% of Maui residents spend half or more of their income on rent; they are considered severely rent-burdened.
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