Column: Ma hea ka Hawai‘i o ke Kulanui o Hawai‘i?
Are locals incapable of leading ourselves into the future? Read more
Are locals incapable of leading ourselves into the future? Read more
Residents are afraid to say it, but the Local 5 labor union has destroyed the quality of life in our community. Read more
We all make mistakes. Some 25 years ago, enough people in Hawaii were uncomfortable with same-sex marriage to amend our state Constitution so that the Legislature could limit it. Read more
It’s imperative that our next president be the correct person. Read more
This is no normal election and no one can afford to take the results as anything other than crucial for our freedom and democracy. Read more
Working parents with keiki burdened financially by the cost of child care can’t contribute to our economy. Many of these well-trained employees are forced to stay home to care for their children. Read more
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The Navy’s positive spin on results from an Environmental Protection Agency summer inspection of its Hickam-Pearl Harbor water system: that enhanced water sampling has found only relatively low-level traces of petroleum and of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, mostly below environmental actionable levels. Read more
The U.S. District Court will monitor the agreement, under proposed terms, and the city will pay $670,000 to claimants. The Honolulu City Council must approve the settlement to make it final. Read more
At this time of year, rough seas, high waves, dangerous currents and other treacherous conditions can be commonly encountered on any side of the island. Read more
While Hawaii has a great diversity of native seaweed species, they are increasingly being muscled out by a handful of invasive breeds, such as gorilla ogo and spiny seaweed. Read more
The plan would establish partnerships between the county and various amateur and professional radio operators to disseminate vital information to remote areas of the island in an emergency. Read more
For psychiatrists, diagnosing without first examining an individual is considered unethical. Read more
I saw in the paper recently the candidates for all the positions up for election in November. Read more
Both sides were right in the recent columns on green energy (“Green energy transition: myth or reality?” Star-Advertiser, Insight, Oct. 14). Read more
We have heard a lot of happy talk about the merger of Hawaiian Airlines and Alaska Airlines. Read more
The general election is upon us. The League of Women Voters of Honolulu encourages all voting-age citizens to participate in our democracy and vote. Read more
For the first time ever, Hawaiian Electric (HECO) activated its new Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) program on Wednesday, and was on the cusp of cutting power preemptively to West Maui communities to reduce their high exposure to wildfire risk. Read more
Team sports fever is in the air with the Summer Olympics in recent memory and the World Series coming. Read more
This year’s accolades for 2025 Hawaii State Teacher of the Year go to Bryan Silver of Kalani High School, a career technical education teacher with 24 years of experience. Read more
Young Brothers is seeking state approval to raise interisland cargo shipping rates: 20% on average, but 45% in some cases. Read more
Police remind the public that anyone who finds unexploded ordnance should leave it in place, leave the property, and call 911 Read more