Column: Federal pandemic money infuses Hawaii’s fiscal health

• By Richard Borreca
• Today

Compare Green’s easy economic decisions with the hard choices forced on Ige. Read more

Letter: Finding justice in Maui wildfire report

• Today
• Last updated 12:05 a.m.

Justice must be served in order to allow Maui wildfire survivors to heal and move on. Read more

Letter: Exempt registration fee for older veterans

• Today
• Last updated 12:05 a.m.

Mahalo for considering vehicle registration exemptions for military veterans. Read more

Letter: Trump win reveals majority’s problem

• Today
• Last updated 12:05 a.m.
• 2

Majority rule does not necessarily mean effective rule. Read more

Letter: Stop worrying and give Trump a chance

• Today
• Last updated 12:05 a.m.
• 1

Trump will make America better, just watch. Read more

Column: Pehea no ho’i la?

• By Laiana Wong
• Dec. 21, 2024
• 3

Synopsis: Calques in Hawaiian from English detract from the goal of revitalizing Hawaiian for use in present and future contexts. Read more

Letter: Trash along freeways spoil island paradise

• Dec. 21, 2024
• 9

Letter: Slow down, focus to prevent auto collisions

• Dec. 21, 2024
• 4

Help prevent Honolulu vehicle collisions and save a life. Read more

Letter: Native plants belong in UH-Manoa campus mall

• Dec. 21, 2024
• 2

Plans to update UH Manoa’s mall should include the planting of native species. Read more

Editorial: Hopes high for Kalaeloa housing

• Dec. 20, 2024
• 2

This potential jump in affordable units would represent laudable progress, and progress has been slow in coming to Kalaeloa. Read more

Off the news: Bird flu spread in U.S. calls for caution

• Dec. 20, 2024

To be safe, avoid wild birds — and keep cats indoors, as they can be infected, too. Read more

Off the news: Beware big waves at isles’ north shores

• Dec. 20, 2024
• 1

Big wave riders, meanwhile, are on stand-by for the Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational, which could be a “go” on Sunday as super-sized swells roll in. Read more

Letter: Reconsider costly sewer treatment plant upgrade

• Dec. 20, 2024
• 4

The Sand Island plant has been discharging primary treated wastewater since 1979 approximately two miles offshore to a depth of 240 feet. Read more

Letter: Use Superfund to clean up land used by military

• Dec. 20, 2024
• 2

Open land in Hawaii is scarce, and our government should do everything within its power to preserve it. Read more

Letter: Teach state’s 2nd official language in schools

• Dec. 20, 2024
• 9

Since Hawaiian is an official language for Hawaii, shouldn’t it be taught in our schools? Read more

Letter: Was airlift of dog from trail really necessary?

• Dec. 20, 2024
• 16

While we can rejoice in the safe return of Tonka, one must ask at what price. Read more

Letter: Remember WWII impact on Japanese Americans

• Dec. 20, 2024
• 7

Why wasn’t it covered widely in America? My ancestors were demolished in Hiroshima, so I’m taking your silence very personally, America. Read more

Editorial: Hawaii must gird for federal changes

• Dec. 19, 2024
• 15

Gov. Josh Green is astute a politician enough to know which fights to pick and choose — and he’s being balanced and careful. Read more