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Wildfire danger has flared its ugly head on Maui again, as a Sunday morning brush fire quickly spread in remote terrain above Piilani Highway in Kahikinui, prompting evacuations of 30 to 40 homes on the leeward slopes of Haleakala. Read more
The Hawaii Medical Association (HMA) wishes to address recent public and legal discourse surrounding the Nitta vs. HMSA case, particularly statements made suggesting that HMA “represents” physicians in negotiating Participating Provider Agreements (PPA) with HMSA. Read more
Saturday’s “No Kings” protest along Beretania Street, largely railing against deportation policies, was raucous with colorful placards and attire ranging from T-shirts to a giant chicken suit. Read more
The most sure-fire way to assess the effectiveness — and unintended consequences — of a broad policy such as immigration enforcement is to watch it play out in real time. Read more
The multitude of “No Kings” protests that took place across the U.S., including a “massive” Honolulu gathering, are encouraging to witness. Read more
A recent letter, “Military parade is thinly veiled political theater” (Star- Advertiser, June Opens in a new tab6) Opens in a new tab, claims that Saturday’s parade was “a show for one man’s ego.” Read more
After my mother’s death, her probate firm in Hilo sent final disbursements to the family — then charged $300 when I emailed to update my mail address. Read more
The thought that a dangerous fungus actually got into the country is alarming, and who knows how many others may have gotten in. Read more
A recent letter writer is exactly right about speed limits (“Too-low limits make speeding too easy,” Star-Advertisr, May Opens in a new tab25) Opens in a new tab. I have been saying exactly the same thing to various authorities for decades, to no avail. Read more
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The editorial cartoon published today in the Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Read more
The intent is good: a new state law has created a three-person team to keep the public informed of water quality and other remediations resulting from the Navy’s 2021 Red Hill fuel spill. Read more
HONU has a laudable track record, so it’s good to see it back at Old Stadium Park. Not honu, as in green sea turtle, but HONU, as in the city’s Homeless Outreach and Navigation for Unsheltered Persons program. Read more
State lawmakers once again have their eye on luxurious digs in downtown Honolulu, and are just one hurdle away from securing a 25-story tower in a land swap with the city. Read more
Our mayor and city lawmakers have decided that Oahu taxpayers should foot most of the bill for fixing our water system and other neglected infrastructure problems. Read more
I believe Gov. Josh Green would make the right decision by vetoing the cancellation of Hawaii’s film and television tax credit. Read more
I recently saw a tweet sent out by our U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz. His use of the “F” word was not merely a mis-tweet or a slip of the thumbs. It was the same blabber of profanity that we’ve often heard from those with a pilau mouth. Read more
I am replying to Thursday’s front-page article on isle leaders (“Isle leaders condemn Trump’s use of National Guard troops,” Star-Advertiser, June Opens in a new tab12) Opens in a new tab. Leaders? Where is the condemnation of violence and destruction by “peaceful” demonstrators? Read more
This is in regard to the Southern Baptists’ call for overturning Obergefell v. Hodges, the Supreme Court ruling that legalized same-sex marriage. Read more
The editorial cartoon published today in the Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Read more
You can say a lot, both good and bad, about what goes on inside the building, but you have to agree that the Hawaii State Capitol is a graceful, beautiful structure of great symbolism. Read more
Clearly, Hawaii must pursue a much better deal for whatever smaller acreages are renegotiated, and for the military to remediate lands that are returned to the state. Read more
