Off the news: Calls to participate in Red Hill Registry
Via virtual focus groups, held today through Tuesday, the new University of Hawaii initiative will collect feedback from three main types of participants. Read more
Editorial
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Editorial: More input, work on Oahu’s transit fares
On Nov. 12, the Honolulu Rate Commission (HRC) heard from DTS about the proposed changes — but frankly, this public rollout was handled too abruptly, if not clumsily. Read more
Off the news: DHHL works on more answers for Kunia
The Kunia proposal went before the Hawaiian Homes Commission on Monday. Commissioners, however, asked for more information to justify the money shuffle and show the site is shovel-ready. Read more
Letter: Gabbard’s track record calls for brave ‘no’ vote
Some might also know about Tulsi’s praise for dictators like Syria’s murderous Bashar al-Assad. A few of us even recall Tulsi’s deep attachment to Hare Krishna cult leader Chris Butler. Read more
Letter: Nix to nonleaders being named to Trump Cabinet
I note with dismay Donald Trump’s Cabinet nominees: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for Health and Human Services; Tulsi Gabbard for national intelligence; and Pete Hegseth for secretary of defense. Read more
Letter: Collabs aid success of UH flower breeding program
Getting feedback on flowers in development from design professionals is essential to creating unique varieties that are desirable in the marketplace. Read more
Letter: U.S. citizenship lessons neglected at K-12 levels
Indeed, the problem is deeper than having universities teaching statesmanship with the focus largely upon race, class and gender, as the more basic aspects of citizenship have essentially been neglected at the K-12 levels. Read more
Letter: Land-use changes affect Big Isle property owners
If homeowners like being told what to do with their property, then this plan is perfect. If they don’t, I hope they’ll be at the next Windward Planning Department meeting on Dec. 5. Read more
Letter: Carbon cashback among our climate-change tools
Hawaii has committed to achieve net-negative emissions by 2045, and we’re not alone, as Gov. Josh Green is one of 24 governors in the U.S. Climate Alliance. Read more
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Off the news: Meadow Gold cuts workforce, facilities
Meadow Gold Hawaii is making major changes to its operation — including a layoff for two “costume characters” who presumably portray mascot Lani Moo. Read more
Off the news: HPD promotes officers, civilian employees
Recruitment and retention of Honolulu police officers have been longstanding challenges, and problems persist. Read more
Column: Hawaii lawmakers must support ban of weapon sales to Israel
We are dismayed by the Biden administration’s recent refusal to honor its own 30-day deadline and continue to provide lethal military aid to Israel, in spite its failure to substantially improve the humanitarian situation in Gaza. Read more
Editorial: Simple safety can clip bird flu’s wings
The sense of deja vu is hard to shake, after a viral outbreak that exploded to become the COVID-19 global pandemic. Read more
Letter: Ala Wai bridge another Hawaii project ready to fail
Hawaii has a dismal record of maintaining its infrastructure. Our international airport ranks fourth-lowest in passenger satisfaction, university dormitories are in disrepair and the Hawai‘i Convention Center’s roof leaks. Our roads constantly fall apart and roadway striping is faded or nonexistent. Read more
Letter: Case must vote against perilous anti-terror bill
A recent letter writer pointed out U.S. Rep. Ed Case’s disappointing support for House Resolution 9495 (“Case curiously supports flawed anti-terror bill,” Star-Advertiser, Nov. 15). Read more
Letter: Stephen Morse was a multi-talented advocate
I was shocked and distressed to learn of the death of Steve Morse. I want to thank the Star-Advertiser for the wonderful obituary on Sunday; Steve truly deserved it. Read more
Letter: Legislators should read room and save libraries
As I read David Shapiro’s column on the decline of Hawaii’s public libraries, I felt so sad (“Declining public libraries erode Hawaii’s civic soul,” Star-Advertiser, Volcanic Ash, Nov. 15). Read more
Letter: Trump poised to enact Project 2025’s policies
A letter writer tells us to move on because Donald Trump is not involved with Project 2025 (“Trump not involved with Project 2025, so move on,” Star-Advertiser, Oct. 29). Read more
Letter: Trump win reveals a sad irony of democracy
I’m a member of the Rotary Club of Kona. A portion of every Rotary meeting is opened up to “happy (or sad)” dollars. A member donates to the pot and then announces what he or she is happy about. Read more
Letter: HPD makes good gains against street racers
I’m happy to hear that the Honolulu Police Department has arrested 24 people for street racing this year, as it’s become an absolute epidemic on Oahu’s roadways. That’s about two arrests a month. Read more
Off the news: Maui reef protection nets $10M fed grant
A new $10 million federal grant awarded to the state to save West Maui reefs, home to an array of unique coral species, reminds how very interconnected the land is to the sea. Read more
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