Billy Hull: Hawaii expected to face UC Irvine in semifinal must-win situation
Win or go home. One of the most exciting phrases in all of sports now applies to the Hawaii men’s volleyball team. Read more
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Opinions, guest essays and editorials from the Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Featuring Kokua Line, Rearview Mirror, David Shapiro, Richard Borreca and others.
On Politics: Lawmakers hand-wring over cuts, as raises handed out
Even in the quiet, before the closing-day speeches in the first days of May, this year’s state Legislature is significant. The promise is that they will be back for a special session. Read more
Dave Reardon: Decisions closing in for gambling, surfing and the stadium
In the near future — starting Monday — bills concerning high school surfing, sports gambling and the New Aloha Stadium Entertainment District have made it to the red zone. Read more
Kokua Line: Is email about Social Security benefits real?
Question: I called Social Security and was on hold for a long time and finally hung up without speaking to anyone, but then about a week later I got an email about my benefit statement. Read more
David Shapiro: Ed Case finds a bumpy path as he charts a solo course
Hawaii U.S. Rep. Ed Case has put a target on his back among some fellow Democrats for his moderate course in this most immoderate political time. Read more
Column: E ola auaneæi ka ‘ōlelo Hawai‘i i ka ChatGPT?
Synopsis: ChatGPT could be a powerful tool that would support the spread of the Hawaiian language. Read more
Facts of the Matter: Grandmas may have been key in shaping our species
One of the great puzzles in evolutionary biology is why humans live so long after they stop having children. Most animals reproduce until late in life, and their biological usefulness fades when they can no longer reproduce. But human women typically live decades after menopause. Why? Read more
Kokua Line: Can I get help adding REAL ID to iPhone?
Question: I added my Hawaii REAL ID driver’s license to my Apple Wallet but can’t get through all the steps for it to be verified as a digital ID I can use at the airport. One problem is that I’m told to input a verification code, but I don’t have a code. Was that supposed to come from Apple? Read more
Kokua Line: How many states issue non-compliant IDs?
Question: The state of Hawaii issues a noncompliant driver’s license or ID for people who can’t get or don’t want to get a REAL ID with the gold star. Do other states do this? Read more
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Rearview Mirror: When symphony musicians took on journalists, celebs
Sometimes the stars align and things that seem improbable somehow come together and make sense. Read more
Kokua Line: How would DOH enforce measles rule at schools?
Question: Regarding the emergency rule suspending the religious exemption for the MMR vaccine for 120 days to prevent a measles outbreak in Hawaii, where can we read the full emergency rule? Will K-12 students with religious exemptions who don’t get the MMR vaccine be kept out of school? Read more
Tech View: How does tech opposition affect Hawaii’s economy?
Local opposition to the Thirty-Meter Telescope, biomass energy production and transgenic technologies (commonly known as genetically modified organisms, or GMOs) have been well documented in this newspaper. Read more
Stephen Tsai: Spring portal brings uncertainty, opportunity for Warriors
In the days ahead of the start of spring training in February, University of Hawaii coach Timmy Chang was asked to assess his 2025 football team. Read more
Kokua Line: How many feral cats live on Oahu?
Question: Does anybody know how many feral cats there are on Oahu? Read more
Curtis Murayama: Even UH students can ace an NFL mock draft
Ah, the NFL Draft. If you have a favorite NFL team, enjoy the NFL or play fantasy football, then this time should pique your interest. Read more
Island Voices: Keiki need more safe routes to school
For many children, going to school means everything to them. We can do more to help get them there safely. Read more
Kokua Line: Would Hawaii REAL ID satisfy SAVE Act?
Question: Regarding the SAVE Act, which would require proof of U.S. citizenship before someone can register to vote, if this passes would a current Hawaii REAL ID be enough proof? I don’t have a passport. Also, would this affect people already registered to vote? Read more
Volcanic Ash: It’s the unlearned lessons that defeat a better Hawaii
Hawaii Tourism Authority board Chair Todd Apo was way premature in urging the board to “put to bed” and “move on” from concerns raised by a state audit about questionable discounts given by the Hawai‘i Convention Center to two nonprofits associated with former HTA board Chair Mufi Hannemann. Read more
Island Voices: We must teach, model pono speech
We must continue to teach the power of positive speech — communication that is truthful, honorable, ethical and kind. Read more
Richard Borreca: Dentists gnashing teeth over fluoridation rollback
Hawaii’s state Legislature has previously considered taking action on a statewide fluoridation ban, but without enough interest to pass it into law this year. Read more
Rearview Mirror: Staff’s elaborate pranks continue to be legendary
Who were the greatest practical jokers in Hawaii? Many of you might say disc jockey Hal “Aku” Lewis deserves the top spot. He had some great pranks, targeted mostly at everyone. Read more
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