Off the news: HECO eyes 60% reduction in wildfire risk
Hawaiian Electric reports it’s reducing wildfire risk from its operations: After spending $120 million this year, projected risk of its equipment starting a fire will drop by 60%. Read more
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Hawaiian Electric reports it’s reducing wildfire risk from its operations: After spending $120 million this year, projected risk of its equipment starting a fire will drop by 60%. Read more
Now’s the chance — “now” meaning today — to weigh in on the Honolulu Rate Commission’s proposed changes to bus/transit fares. Read more
How long can a diamond in the rough be allowed to languish before it loses its potential to shine? In the case of Kaimuki’s Queen Theater, which has deteriorated for nearly four decades since its closure, the project has waited long enough without the intervention it needs. Read more
The Hawaii Department of Education is deciding whether to rebuild King Kamehameha III Elementary School in Lahaina or near Kapalua Airport, an 18-minute drive away. Read more
I was shocked when Gov. Josh Green said last year that the state “tipped too far” toward water rights for nature and natives. Read more
Mahalo to the many searchers whose efforts resulted in the safe return of missing sea kayaker Kahiau Kawai, who was found after more than 11 hours in the water. Read more
In response to the recent letter, “No new stadium for UH’s DII-quality football team,” (Star-Advertiser, Oct. 26), I too am a University of Hawaii alumna. Read more
It’s time to listen to the retired teacher. We have all been very lucky for many years regarding weather and hurricanes approaching and hitting the Hawaiian Islands. Read more
My presumption is that the war between Hamas and Israel should have a moral compass that questions the very nature of humanity, to defeat the real enemy and bury the dead fantasy of power and control. Read more
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For the first time, legislators in the state House will be addressing their leader as “Madame Speaker,” after Kauai Rep. Nadine Nakamura became first woman to hold the top position. Read more
Republicans will take over three more seats in the state House and one in the Senate after victories on Tuesday, some in very close races — but only one close enough to trigger a recount. Read more
Today, let’s put aside the rancor, the bitterness, the divisiveness. Today, let’s forget partisan politics, and just celebrate the good in people. Read more
Not everyone expecting a strong night for former President Donald Trump was a Republican. I’m the former vice chair of the Oahu County Democrats, and I did, too. Now an independent, it bemused me to see what’s become of a once great farmer’s-laborer’s party. Read more
A recent letter writer states, “Donald Trump said he has never read Project 2025.” I don’t doubt this, as Trump is a known nonreader, as confirmed by his aides. Read more
So Donald Trump will be the 47th president of the United States. I have a few predictions for the next four years. Read more
Who would have thought that an adulterous, twice-divorced, felon, liar of an old man could seriously run for president three times and win twice? Only in America! Read more
A recent letter to the editor urges legislators to support medical cannabis users (“Legislators must support medical cannabis users,” Star-Advertiser, Nov. 1). Read more
I read in the paper the other day that the state Board of Agriculture is advancing new rules to fight invasive species, including the dreaded coconut rhinoceros beetles. Read more
Thank the GOP for making this nation honest. Due to their bowing to Donald Trump’s pressure, we are now no longer pretending not to be a fascist people. Read more
The big surprise of the presidential campaign season turned out to be the failure of two major newspapers to deliver expected endorsements of Kamala Harris and against Donald Trump. Read more
As we pass the halfway point of the 2020s, the climate crisis is escalating at a pace that defies our preparedness. Read more