Column: Hiki ke Kona, ka makani kula’i kauhale
The name Kona in “Kona wind” should be capitalized, even if it is being used to indicate direction. Read more
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Letter: Join rally to speak out against Trump actions
We must defend Social Security, Medicaid and other programs and institutions that help people. Read more
Letter: Precious Waikiki parking must be saved for locals
What is the plan to protect free parking for paddlers, park users and community gardeners? Read more
Letter: Take it from a European, signals help traffic flow
Traffic flows much more smoothly and quickly if everyone signals which way they plan to turn when they enter and exit a roundabout. Read more
Letter: Trump vs. Obama in 2028, because why not?
Let’s go! Donald Trump versus Barack Obama in 2028. Read more
Off the news: New law to curb number of Waikiki fests
“Too much of an obstacle” — that’s how Mayor Rick Blangiardi described the overabundance of street festivals that had proliferated in Waikiki. Read more
Off the news: Shingles vaccine can cut dementia risk
Another excellent reason to stay up-to-date on protective vaccines: New research shows that getting immunized against shingles can also reduce the risk of developing dementia. Read more
Editorial: HPD chief must fill vacancies, info gap
Honolulu Police Chief Arthur “Joe” Logan took the helm at the Honolulu Police Department (HPD) nearly three years ago, committing to retain a higher proportion of officers and fill excessive vacancies, make communities safer and earn the public’s trust. Read more
5 Questions: Reina Miyamoto, Hawai‘i HomeOwnership Center executive director
Q1. What does Hawai‘i HomeOwnership Center (HHOC) offer, and who does it help? Read more
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Letter: NOAA’s data, expertise critical for public safety
As someone working on NOAA-funded research through Pacific RISA (Research on Island Solutions for Adaptation), I see firsthand how critical National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration data and expertise are for Hawaii’s future. Read more
Letter: Don’t just grumble; vote and engage for change
When you have only two choices and both of them are bad, do you pick the worst choice or the one that’s not quite as bad? In March, the worst choice was a government shutdown. Read more
Letter: Tariffs are way to pay for tax cuts for wealthy
Why is Donald Trump pushing tariffs when many economists say it is a bad idea? Let me give a brief history of tariffs. When the U.S. became a nation, Alexander Hamilton was its first Treasury secretary. Read more
Letter: Despite it all, keep faith for ‘more perfect union’
Several older white males gathered in Philadelphia to draft our Constitution and Bill of Rights back in 1774 and 1775, which created three separate branches with power to check each other. Read more
Letter: Secondhand smoke can kill nonsmokers, kids
Recently there was a column about increasing the cigarette tax — and yes, it should be increased, as well as the e-cigarette tax. Read more
Column: Event teaches teens importance of driving without distraction
April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month to stress to all drivers their need to fully focus on their driving tasks while behind the wheel. Read more
Off the news: Hawaii joins suit over health funding cuts
Hawaii has joined yet another lawsuit against the feds, this time seeking to block the abrupt cancellation of federal grants supporting health initiatives launched during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more
Editorial: Precious little time to right HTA ship
The Hawaii Tourism Authority in recent years has been on a rocky road, incurring the mounting ire of state legislators — but never quite as precariously as today. Read more
Off the news: Make most of exorbitant Easter eggs
Yes, egg prices are still high, but with Easter egg-dying on the horizon, families gotta do what families gotta do. Read more
Letter: Honor Korean sister state on uprising anniversary
Today is the anniversary of a major Korean violent trauma on Jeju Island. Korea was invaded literally hundreds of times over centuries. Read more
Letter: More protection for moa, isles’ ‘original’ chicken
Can we pass legislation to protect Hawaii’s red junglefowl chickens (called moa) and put them on a “do not disturb” species list? Read more
Letter: Big raise for legislators definitely not warranted
Mammoth raises for legislators should not be accepted. There’s rarely a lack of candidates for legislative office, so no incentives are needed. A raise of 10% is reasonable. Read more
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