Editorial: Maui and Hawaii refine STR plans
In early May, Gov. Josh Green signed a law giving counties the specific authority to regulate — and to phase out — short-term rentals (STRs) as part of their authority over zoning. Read more
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Off the news: Grenades trigger Hilo airport evacuation
You’d think the word would be out by now: It’s not OK to carry grenades — or items that look like grenades — in your luggage. Read more
Off the news: Breach exposes AT&T call and text records
It would be rare indeed these days to be a consumer still left unscathed by the malignant forces of data hackers. Read more
Letter: Make water preparations for next wildfire event
With another Maui fire, I am concerned that there have been no plans made for water or rain runoff catchments or reservoirs to be built instead of losing it to the ocean. Read more
Letter: What HART can do to spur Skyline ridership
If you want people to ride Skyline, then place restrooms in every station, position parking areas at every station and extend the route all the way to Ala Moana Center, the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport and University of Hawaii at Manoa. Read more
Letter: Reproductive rights just as important as equality
The Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade — and Donald Trump and the Republicans’ support for this move — echo a dangerous precedent of leaving fundamental rights to the discretion of individual states. Read more
Letter: Government needs to do more to clean beaches
Our beaches are in dire need of our attention and care. The amount of trash and debris littering the sand and shoreline is not only an eyesore, but also harms marine life, contaminates our water and affects our local economy. Read more
Letter: A 2nd Trump presidency wouldn’t end the world
Can we please stop claiming a second Donald Trump term would be the end of the world and our democracy? Yes, he lost in 2020. Yes, he says stupid things. Read more
Letter: It seems difficult to find a candidate that has it all
It does seem to me that with every presidential election, people hope for someone with youthful vitality, honor and political, diplomatic and worldly savvy with which to meet the domestic and international challenges he or she will face. Read more
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Letter: Democrats who don’t back Biden are selfish
President Biden is the Democratic voters’ choice. The reason why the Republican Party is strong is because its members stick together even though they don’t care about what’s best for Americans. Read more
Column: New lab-test authorization is harmful to HMSA members
As of July 1, HMSA members have been burdened with a new authorization form for all lab tests. Read more
Column: Boost local green energy production
The effects of climate change are increasingly evident around the globe, as natural disasters impact communities worldwide with growing frequency and ferocity. Read more
Column: Non-aligned partner like India may be good for Hawaii
Hawaii residents have become patently aware of the risks of war. Hawaii has a rich history of activism, opposing the militarization of the islands. Read more
On Politics: Defection by Democratic Hawaii shouldn’t worry Biden
Hawaii, birthplace of a magnetic, two-term Democratic president, is usually thumb’s up if the person leading the nation is a Democrat. Read more
Editorial: Hawaii Tourism Authority must evolve, adapt to survive
The Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA) is at a crossroads, after recent years of bumpy operations. Read more
Letter: Gambling task force is first step to safety
I applaud the Honolulu City Council for passing Resolution 143 on Wednesday, introduced by Chair Tommy Waters and Councilmember Tyler Dos Santos-Tam, to establish a task force targeting illegal game rooms. Read more
Letter: Alas, everything old is new again at HART
A recent letter about the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation makes an excellent point and unwittingly joins the legion of fans anointing that old philosopher, one Yoga Berra, who once uttered, “It’s like deja vu all over again.” Read more
Letter: Dems adopting GOP traits to save Biden
Democrats are becoming a hear no evil, see no evil, say no evil party like the GOP. Read more
Letter: Former governors wrong to weigh in
Over the past few days I have read and followed the dismay toward President Biden based on a debate that I think he nailed except for a yawning slip-up. Read more
Column: E ‘Onipa‘a Kākou ma hope o Palesetine
Synopsis: During the first presidential debate on June 27, both candidates failed to recognize the human toll of Israel’s assault on Gaza, and revealed the shameful failure of the U.S. to defend the humanity and rights of Palestinians. Read more
Letter: Speed hump on highway will be accident magnet
I do think this is an important issue. State Rep. Gene Ward took a poll and most people who drive in Hawaii Kai opposed the gigantic speed hump just installed on Kalanianaole Highway by Portlock. Read more
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