Column: Talking about housing is easy, building is hard part
The issue for the Legislature regarding affordable housing in Hawaii is simply how much, and when can you build it. Read more
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Letter: Put politicians in hot seat over wildfires
Americans are generous, caring people, but it is time for tough love. Read more
Letter: Work to mitigate, not eliminate fireworks
Hawaii needs reasonable laws and initiatives to mitigate fireworks incidents. Read more
Editorial: Rapidly build up Hawaii’s wildfire response
Communication and communication systems, which so devastatingly failed during the Lahaina fire, must be addressed — now. Read more
Column: Raise tax 2 cents to fund cancer research
A 2-cent increase in the cigarette tax is a small investment with a profound return. Read more
Column: Fuels tax credit would boost green energy push
The benefits of clean fuels extend beyond electricity. Read more
Letter: Bill aims to cleanse toxic workplaces
Lawmakers will discuss a bill to address workplace harassment this session. Read more
Letter: Selfish driver makes own parking spot, flouts rules
Parking around Kahala is bad enough during the Sony Open, but some people make it worse. Read more
Letter: Ban gas leaf blowers for health and environment
Gas leaf blowers are a bane on residents’ health and the environment. Read more
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Letter: Take officials to task on fireworks enforcement
Politicians must be held accountable for not acting on fireworks incidents. Read more
Letter: DOJ report on Jan. 6 attack consequential
The DOJ report on Donald Trump’s alleged election interference is damning and must be acknowledged. Read more
Letter: Forfeiture an effective illegal fireworks penalty
Seizing property might be the only solution to Hawaii’s illegal fireworks problem. Read more
Off the news: Mokulele temporarily suspends all flights
It’s a reminder of how dependent Hawaii residents are on air travel: On Wednesday, Mokulele Airlines temporarily suspended all its flights to conduct maintenance, out of “an abundance of caution” — interrupting plans for interisland travelers. Read more
Off the news: Judges’ retirement age: up to 75 from 70?
In the mix of hundreds of bills that the 2025 Legislature will consider is another try at raising the mandatory retirement age of state judges, from the current age 70 to 75. Read more
Editorial: HECO hits mark with fire risk plan
Hawaiian Electric (HECO) submitted its 2025-2027 Wildfire Safety Strategy (WSS) to the Public Utilities Commission this week, outlining its intention to protect the electric grid from being damaged or causing damage during wildfires, hurricanes, tsunami and flooding, and recognizing the growing threats that are exacerbated by climate change. Read more
Letter: Who is responsible for New Year’s Eve tragedy?
Your stories on the New Year’s Eve tragedies have made the point that enforcement of fireworks laws has been inadequate. Read more
Letter: Consider health impacts of fireworks, firecrackers
Gov. Josh Green needs to work with Hawaii’s legislators to totally ban all fireworks in Hawaii. Read more
Letter: Landfills a byproduct of American materialism
Much has been written lately about the need for a new Oahu landfill site. Unfortunately, no mention has been made of the reason we need landfills to begin with: overconsumption of material goods. Read more
Letter: Strange times as felon ascends to White House
The United States is a strange nation, where a sentenced felon and former president becomes the president of our nation once again. Read more
Letter: After disastrous 4 years, new direction is needed
I recommend that all of us wake up, take a Valium if needed, and see if a narcissistic, pretentious, pompous, hyperbolic entertainer and successful businessman can do better with his cadre of brilliant billionaires. Read more
Letter: Contextualizing the rise and fall of a flawed man
I am certain that deep down, alone inside his mind and away from all the sycophants, he hates himself more than I could ever dislike him. He knows that he is lying. Read more
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