Editorial: Hope burns bright in times of despair
Politically, this has been a dark time, with wars raging on in Gaza and Ukraine and numerous conflict zones less prominent in western headlines — Myanmar, Sudan and Yemen among these. Read more
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Off the news: New ethics fine schedule proposed
A process to dispute alleged violations will continue, but this schedule would formalize certain fines and streamline the process of resolving penalties when violations are not contested. Read more
Column: Sustainability is focus of Capitol revamp
The centerpiece of the renovation is the redesign of the Capitol’s reflecting pools, which, for 55 years, have served as a visual reminder of Hawaii’s maritime roots. Read more
Off the news: Consider serving on neighborhood board
The neighborhood boards are advisory in nature, but provide feedback and sway on issues such as public capital improvement projects and zoning concerns. Read more
Letter: Be free to spread joy and hope this season
Let us, in this season of anticipation, seek love, joy, faith and hope by giving to the other by gift, touch and smile. Read more
Letter: Public transportation to stadium is much needed
It is time to step up to the plate and make transportation available to games for those who have issues and those who do not have issues. Read more
Letter: Situation in Gaza all the worse for women, girls
An articulate and desperate Palestinian-American gentleman with relatives in Gaza struggling to live even one more day discoursed about the “unlivability” of Gaza for now many, many months. Read more
Letter: More funds for Honolulu Zoo, less for useless boondoggles
It is very distressing that this tarnished jewel, which with Kapiolani Park anchors one end of our primary tourism magnet, has become so timeworn and shabby. Read more
Off the news: Ocean Safety Commission seeks candidates
Thanks to a City Charter amendment successfully passed in November’s election, a new Ocean Safety Commission is being created. Read more
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Column: Permanent disaster relief for Lahaina
As survivors and organizers in the aftermath of the August 2023 Lahaina fire, we witnessed firsthand the devastating challenges of rebuilding our community. Read more
Editorial: Eddie proof sports tourism has legs
A palpable air of excitement and anticipation settled over Honolulu this past weekend, as it became likely that the Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational surfing contest would be a go. Read more
Off the news: New state tax plan to benefit many in 2025
Just in time for Christmas, here’s a little present for working folks: Take-home pay should show a bit of a bump in the new year. Read more
Letter: Honolulu airport is a sad, inconvenient mess
Every single time I go to our dingy airport I’m disappointed. It’s not clean and there are no good food offerings. Spending money on a shrine to Daniel K. Inouye makes me crazy. Read more
Letter: Gabbard unqualified for Trump Cabinet position
Now that the tide seems to have turned, it makes me sick to my stomach to see some of our local politicians line up to bend over and kiss the ring of director of national intelligence nominee, Tulsi Gabbard. Read more
Letter: Make government more efficient, nix new taxes
Our governor and City Council members are obsessed with the idea of enacting more tax laws. I believe the primary reason is to extract maximum funds from residents, visitors and investors under the guise of serving a greater purpose. Read more
Letter: Incentives not enough to fight climate change
It is foolhardy to believe future generations residing in Hawaii will escape the negative consequences of climate change as seas rise and coral reefs decline. Read more
Letter: Don’t let vaccine politics cause polio resurgence
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is too young to have witnessed or feared the true horror of polio. Read more
Off the news: Too much ocean debris coming ashore
Massive tangles of debris — much of it rope and nets lost or discarded by fishing boats, contaminating the oceans with plastic particles and threatening sea life — have been washing onto Hawaii coasts at higher-than-usual rates. Read more
Editorial: DOE must make wise fiscal choices
Among the many perks of living in Hawaii, an inspiring public school system is — regrettably — not one that readily comes to mind. A shame considering the high cost of living residents must pay, with disproportionately low salaries, into taxes that are subsequently invested heftily in the educational system. Read more
Off the news: Multiple companies hit by worker strikes
’Tis the season to be striking, evidently. First came word last week of mainland workers striking at several Amazon distribution facilities, followed by Starbucks workers in three major cities starting a five-day strike Friday. Read more
Letter: Kawainui Marsh better location for new landfill
Oahu needs a new landfill and it seems the one thing most of us can agree on is that it should not be located above an aquifer. A modest proposal: Designate Kawainui Marsh as the new site. Read more
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