Column: He mana ko ka inoa ‘āina o ka ‘ōiwi
Synopsis: Names have spiritual power in the indigenous worldview, even those of natural features. Changing Denali back to Mount McKinley is tantamount to sacrilege. Read more
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Letter: Remembering Nelson Ho a year after his passing
Nelson Ho was a bright, young light of artistic photography in Honolulu when he moved to Hawaii island in 1979 to work on conserving its forests. Read more
Letter: Supreme Court needs at least 9 more justices
After some significant time, reflection and research, I am now in complete agreement with the many, many Democrats who suggest expanding the U.S. Supreme Court. Read more
Letter: Kapolei development will be traffic disaster
If you were anywhere in Kapolei on Valentine’s Day, you got a look at what it would be like on a day-to-day basis if a 900-unit complex would be built at Makakilo Drive and Farrington Highway. Read more
Off the news: Saturday immigration event offers help
Recognizing “a shift in the national immigration landscape,” the Filipino Community Center is stepping up to host a “citizenship outreach” event from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, with free access to immigration services for all comers, regardless of immigration status or ethnic background. Read more
Off the news: It’s all in the timing — just ask HECO
No, clock watchers, you weren’t just imagining things. Many had noticed clocks running faster — or conversely, noticeable slower — to the point where they ending up minutes off the actual time. Read more
Editorial: Money uncertainty dips DHHL’s big ask
The state Department of Hawaiian Home Lands (DHHL) received a transformational infusion of funding in 2022, when Act 279 — the “Waitlist Reduction Act” — became law, appropriating a historic $600 million to the chronically underfunded department. Read more
Letter: New realities make bill for UH stadium practical
Despite columnist Dave Reardon dismissing House Bill 1494 as “nonsense,” as chair of the House Higher Education Committee, I believe this bill is both practical and necessary to safeguard University of Hawaii football (“Alcohol allowed, so Legislature’s stance against gambling a mystery,” Star-Advertiser, Feb. 16). Read more
Letter: Don’t raise fee; improve faulty recycling system
Why is it that our legislators’ knee-jerk reaction is always to just simply raise taxes on constituents? Not enough plastic bottles are being redeemed for a nickel, so the logic of the Legislature is to double the container fee to 10 cents. Read more
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Letter: LNG reenters amid renewable shortfalls
The Hawaii State Energy Office’s study shows that liquefied natural gas (LNG) is cheaper and cleaner than oil. Hawaiian Electric was exploring use of LNG, but Gov. David Ige, via the Public Utilities Commission, stopped HECO from pursuing it. Read more
Letter: Heiau could preserve old school site in Manoa
Documents show the Kaualaa Heiau is sited on the grounds of the former Saint Francis School in Manoa. Emma Nakuina was born there in 1846 to high Hawaiian Chiefess Kailikapuolono, whose name is translated literally to “the sacred land division of Lono.” Read more
Letter: Many 14th Amendment aspects are under siege
The term “birthright citizenship” is not found in the Constitution. The 14th Amendment states, “All persons born or naturalized in the United States … are citizens of the United States.” Read more
Column: Aid Lahaina immigrant survivors and retain town’s identity
I am from Lahaina and I watched my hometown burn. The fire took more than our homes and town — it tore apart a community built by hard-working migrants. Read more
Column: LNG poses too many risks; shift isles straight to renewables
The Hawaii State Energy Office (HSEO) recently issued a study which found that liquefied natural gas (LNG) has the potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and reduce costs over a 20-year period. Read more
Editorial: Put reproductive rights to voters
Given the insidious stifling of women’s reproductive rights nationally, state laws to safeguard bodily autonomy have become increasingly necessary. Read more
Off the news: Maui fire survivors hit by federal job cuts
It’s tough to see the federal-cutback chaos hit Maui residents still struggling to recover from the August 2023 wildfires. Read more
Off the news: State seeks recently axed federal workers
Operation Hire Hawaii is underway: The initiative, started just nine days ago via executive order by Gov. Josh Green, directs the state to speed-hire qualified applicants who’ve seen their jobs axed by the federal government. Read more
Letter: UH must strive to retain ethnic studies programs
The University of Hawaii belongs to the people of Hawaii, and all Hawaii’s people should feel welcome there. Read more
Letter: Simple is better for new Ala Wai bridge design
As one of the tens of thousands who live in apartments and condos along the Ala Wai Canal, I strongly oppose the towering “sail” design for a new pedestrian bridge. Read more
Letter: Trump attacks nothing new for presidency
Richard Borreca’s Feb. 16 column describes how our current president goes about attacking those who both question and disagree with him and his policies (“Trump takes page out of Nixon’s playbook with targeted attack of unfriendly media outlets,” Star- Advertiser, On Politics). Read more
Letter: Take responsibility for government waste
With all the disclosures coming from the Department of Government Efficiency investigation, people are quick to point fingers and name those responsible. Read more
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