To my fellow citizens of the state of Hawaii: After the victory of President-elect Donald Trump in the recent election, I feel hopeful that my children and grandchildren may have a chance to live the American dream. Read more
“Make America Great Again” is a scam for making President-elect Donald Trump and his close associates even richer. Read more
The Dec. 7 article, “Seniors need our support to stay in the homes they love,” by The New York Times’ Michelle Cottle, is especially relevant for Hawaii because of the increasing number of our kupuna who are forced to leave because of the inflated cost of living. Read more
A recent letter correctly warned that Avalon Group’s proposed 158-unit high-density housing project threatens Manoa (“More scrutiny needed for Aria Lane in Manoa,” Star-Advertiser, Dec. 16). Read more
Oahu needs a new landfill and it seems the one thing most of us can agree on is that it should not be located above an aquifer. A modest proposal: Designate Kawainui Marsh as the new site. Read more
’Tis the season to be striking, evidently. First came word last week of mainland workers striking at several Amazon distribution facilities, followed by Starbucks workers in three major cities starting a five-day strike Friday. Read more
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Among the many perks of living in Hawaii, an inspiring public school system is — regrettably — not one that readily comes to mind. A shame considering the high cost of living residents must pay, with disproportionately low salaries, into taxes that are subsequently invested heftily in the educational system. Read more
Massive tangles of debris — much of it rope and nets lost or discarded by fishing boats, contaminating the oceans with plastic particles and threatening sea life — have been washing onto Hawaii coasts at higher-than-usual rates. Read more
Nakanelua topped the Star-Advertiser Girls Volleyball All-State voting by coaches and media who chose the 5-foot-11 junior as the Player of the Year. Read more
Moanalua won the team title with 171 points to Kamehameha’s 160.5 and Punahou’s 147.5. Read more
Compare Green’s easy economic decisions with the hard choices forced on Ige. Read more
Check out photos from readers who captured reminders of home while on the road. Read more
Mammal watching is superficially similar to bird-watching: trying to see as many wild species as possible. Read more
Let’s look back and see why investing in bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure must be a priority for our transportation future, not only in Honolulu, but across Hawaii. Read more
What Hawaii truly needs is a commitment to investing in its people. Read more
Much uncertainty remains over Green’s efforts to find revenue for climate resiliency projects and to protect natural resources. Read more
Utah Prep will meet Brewster Academy (N.H.) for the Classic title at 8 p.m. Saturday. Read more
Only six boys have earned four state championships since the HHSAA started sanctioning the sport in 1966. Read more
Originally conceived of as a 144-bed dormitory, the new building on the northwest corner of Hawaii Community Correctional Center’s grounds was scaled back to 48 beds. Read more
The old stadium won’t be torn down until a contract is finalized between the state and the developer, which is expected in the summer. Read more
