Editorial: Weighing key state Legislature races
State Legislature competitions in the Aug. 10 primary are few and far between — fewer than usual, unfortunately, and that’s a shame. Read more
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Letter: Oahu catch-and-release policy gets out of hand
Once again, the catch-and-release of criminals in Honolulu, no matter the age, is unbelievable. A 7-Eleven in Kapolei was robbed earlier this month at gunpoint, allegedly by three boys ages 17 and 19 who could have also robbed another 7-Eleven that same night. Read more
Letter: Secret Service chief must be axed for rally failure
It is clear that the director of the Secret Service should be fired immediately. Read more
Letter: Shooting proves Dems are threat to democracy
Now that an attempt was made to assassinate former President Trump, the Democrats say that violence is never a political solution and the rhetoric needs to be toned down. Read more
Letter: If Trump wins, get ready for an influx of lapdogs
If Trump is elected, on his coattails will ride the ideologues, sycophants and scoundrels that prop him up. Read more
Letter: Trump proves U.S. is not country of law and order
Seeing how Trump can thwart multiple lawsuits against him, delay payments awarded to his victims and be shielded from paying for his unlawful behaviors is final proof that the U.S. is not a country of law and order. Read more
Letter: Harris could be just what country needs right now
Some think President Biden’s choice of a Black, Asian American woman as a running mate in 2020 was only about securing votes from minorities and women. Read more
Letter: After Biden withdrawal, Democrats are in turmoil
The Democratic Party is in turmoil. The mass media will make Kamala Harris sound like the best thing since sliced bread. Read more
Column: Tap geothermal energy for isle future
Hawaii has a stated goal of achieving a 100% clean energy renewable portfolio by 2045. Read more
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Editorial: Incumbents on top of their game
Our representatives must remain accountable — and so must work to benefit their Hawaii constituencies throughout their tenures, no matter how many times they may be reelected. Read more
On Politics: As Trump finds new strength in unity, Democrats search for meaning ahead of election
As Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump moves forward with his campaign, the political polls show he looks strong. But Trump is still adding a new aspect. Read more
Letter: New law helps adult victims of sex abuse
Wednesday’s Island Voices carried the important message of hope and support for survivors of child sex abuse (“Fresh Hope For Child Sex-Abuse Survivors,” Star-Advertiser, July 17). Read more
Letter: Haiku Stairs enmity strange, unjustified
For the life of me I can’t understand why the mayor and City Council are so ferociously hell bent on destroying the Haiku Stairs. Read more
Letter: Rush hour reveals many Skyline merits
The rail is a mass transit resource for commuters, it isn’t an amusement park ride. Read more
Letter: Nonviolent solutions should be U.S. goal
Monday’s Views and Voices section had two interesting articles attempting to identify the top issues facing voters in the 2024 presidential election. Read more
Letter: Turn Skyline into bus track, cheap housing
Remove the Skyline tracks and build an on-ramp at UH West Oahu, with an off-ramp at Lagoon Drive. Read more
Letter: Trump proves he is a natural-born leader
Some leaders are born: You never know how good you are until that first bullet goes by. Read more
Column: No ke ala kakahiaka nui a me ke ala aumoe
Synopsis: Some researchers are suggesting, based on a study of 27,000 participants, that the cognitive function of night owls is superior to that of early risers. Read more
Letter: Bus route cancellation a pain for Waikiki workers
I volunteer two afternoons a week at the Waikiki Aquarium and nothing makes me happier than to have a bus stop at the curb for my ride home. Read more
Letter: Heartwarming show of support at Oahu parade
My husband and I happened to be visiting Oahu and saw the God’s Ohana Day Parade. Read more
Letter: Project 2025 paves way toward a dismal future
I’ve been reading Project 2025 and agree with a recent letter writer’s comments (“Project 2025 manifesto is a must-read for all voters,” Star-Advertiser, July 17). Read more
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