Column: Rebuild elementary school in Lahaina
The Hawaii Department of Education is deciding whether to rebuild King Kamehameha III Elementary School in Lahaina or near Kapalua Airport, an 18-minute drive away. Read more
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Editorial: City must decide on Queen Theater
How long can a diamond in the rough be allowed to languish before it loses its potential to shine? In the case of Kaimuki’s Queen Theater, which has deteriorated for nearly four decades since its closure, the project has waited long enough without the intervention it needs. Read more
Off the news: Chime in now on proposed bus fare hike
Now’s the chance — “now” meaning today — to weigh in on the Honolulu Rate Commission’s proposed changes to bus/transit fares. Read more
Off the news: HECO eyes 60% reduction in wildfire risk
Hawaiian Electric reports it’s reducing wildfire risk from its operations: After spending $120 million this year, projected risk of its equipment starting a fire will drop by 60%. Read more
Hawaii County Council’s vacation rentals bill shelved
The bill has been under discussion for the better part of a year and has been amended four times. Read more
Proposed affordable housing development would create 258 Hilo units
The monthly rent rates would range from $582 to $1,164 for a studio apartment and from $864 to $1,728 for a three-bedroom unit. Read more
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Hawaii County Council bill aims to increase number of affordable rentals
The 2024 affordable rental housing rates for most of the county ranged from $1,202 for a studio apartment to $3,061 for a six-bedroom home. Read more
Scammers spoofing Hilo Courthouse phone numbers
Anyone who believes that they are in danger or are threatened by a scammer should call 911. Read more
Driver in Kona fatal crash addresses victim’s family in court
Trevor Shoemaker-Hassey told Judge Kimberly Tsuchiya he acknowledges he’s “caused irrevocable damage, and I take full accountability for that.” Read more
How NFL players from Hawaii fared in week 10
Jonah Laulu, Raiders defensive line: Las Vegas was on a bye this week and will play the Dolphins next week. Read more
Jerry Campany: Women’s boxing rematch better than Tyson-Paul spectacle
Jake Paul, love him or hate him, will do his small part to bring a divided nation together on Friday. Read more
Letter: Newspapers should not be in business of bias
The big surprise of the presidential campaign season turned out to be the failure of two major newspapers to deliver expected endorsements of Kamala Harris and against Donald Trump. Read more
Letter: GOP shows America not afraid to elect a fascist
Thank the GOP for making this nation honest. Due to their bowing to Donald Trump’s pressure, we are now no longer pretending not to be a fascist people. Read more
Letter: Use costly-but-effective insecticide against CRB
I read in the paper the other day that the state Board of Agriculture is advancing new rules to fight invasive species, including the dreaded coconut rhinoceros beetles. Read more
Letter: Cannabis use only safe under physician’s care
A recent letter to the editor urges legislators to support medical cannabis users (“Legislators must support medical cannabis users,” Star-Advertiser, Nov. 1). Read more
Letter: Bad candidate with clear message won presidency
Who would have thought that an adulterous, twice-divorced, felon, liar of an old man could seriously run for president three times and win twice? Only in America! Read more
Letter: Trump won’t be dictator, will deliver on promises
So Donald Trump will be the 47th president of the United States. I have a few predictions for the next four years. Read more
Letter: Trump is everything his supporters say he’s not
A recent letter writer states, “Donald Trump said he has never read Project 2025.” I don’t doubt this, as Trump is a known nonreader, as confirmed by his aides. Read more
Column: Out-of-touch Dems have only themselves to blame for loss
Not everyone expecting a strong night for former President Donald Trump was a Republican. I’m the former vice chair of the Oahu County Democrats, and I did, too. Now an independent, it bemused me to see what’s become of a once great farmer’s-laborer’s party. Read more
Editorial: Celebrate, honor all island heroes
Today, let’s put aside the rancor, the bitterness, the divisiveness. Today, let’s forget partisan politics, and just celebrate the good in people. Read more
Off the news: Republicans make headway in Legislature
Republicans will take over three more seats in the state House and one in the Senate after victories on Tuesday, some in very close races — but only one close enough to trigger a recount. Read more
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