Letter: Trump’s economy wasn’t built, it was inherited
Why does the public say Donald Trump is good for the economy? Trump inherited a booming economy from Barack Obama, which he rode hard and put away wet. Read more
Why does the public say Donald Trump is good for the economy? Trump inherited a booming economy from Barack Obama, which he rode hard and put away wet. Read more
Hawaii’s disorderly conduct statute prohibits making unreasonable noise in public. Where are the rights of the homeowners living within three blocks of the hotel workers who are picketing in Waikiki? Read more
In general, I would agree with a recent letter regarding voter identification, but let’s look more closely at the purposes of said documents (“Beware pitfalls of voter eligibility requirements,” Star-Advertiser, Oct. 10). Read more
On behalf of the Alzheimer’s Association, I want to extend our heartfelt thanks to U.S. Rep. Ed Case for his unwavering support in passing the Alzheimer’s Accountability and Investment Act (AAIA) and the National Alzheimer’s Project Act (NAPA), both of which were recently signed into law. Read more
In 2016, Tracy Jennings received shocking news: A lifelong friend, a woman who had a farm with animals great and small, had died suddenly in an accident. Read more
The time has come. General election ballots are expected to hit voter mailboxes Friday, or thereabouts — this week, in any case. Read more
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The full University of Hawaii Board of Regents will meet and question the top two finalists for the next UH president on Wednesday, capping a series of forums with the candidates that introduced them to hundreds of people across four islands. Read more
Compounding the tragedy of the 1991 rape and murder of Dana Ireland, two brothers spent decades in prison for a criminal conviction that, this year, was overturned. Read more
On Oct. 1, Honolulu made history by unveiling the world’s first Official Pride Tree — the Wilhelmina Tenney Rainbow Shower, Cassia x nealiae. Read more
Sea Life Park Hawaii has named Amber Ramos as curator. Ramos started at Sea Life Park as an intern in 2005, and her experience in marine life care includes 18 years at the Navy Marine Mammal Program in San Diego, the LA Zoo and The Seas at Epcot. Read more
The Department of Land and Natural Resources is gearing up to build nearly six miles of ungulate-proof fencing in state land reserves on the Big Island. Read more
Jonah Laulu, Raiders defensive lineman: Came off the bench and made two tackles in the loss to the Steelers, one of them a 5-yard loss of Najee Harris. Read more
Fandom is a funny thing. I swore off the concept decades ago when I became a journalist because it was the thing to do back then and I felt it was a higher calling than us vs. them. Read more
While it took its time getting started, Tahitian outrigger paddling powerhouse Shell Va’a provided yet another master class on world-class canoe competition and finished with its familiar combination of blazing speed and smooth power to dismiss the competition. Read more
Unfortunately, only Bible-believing Christian Americans can see the transparency of the liberal Democratic Party for what it is. Read more
In all of the U.S. political realm, this most significant issue is seldom, if ever, seriously discussed. In fiscal year 2024, the U.S. took in $4.1 trillion and pvaid out $5.6 trillion. Read more
I believe a recent column is missing one important side of the story — the candidates’ side (“Lack of skilled workers puts American manufacturing at risk,” Star-Advertiser, Commentary, Oct. 3). Read more
It has come to my attention that U.S. Rep. Ed Case still has not co-sponsored House Joint Resolution 54. U.S. Rep. Jill Tokuda and 86 others, all Democrats, have co-sponsored this most important legislation. Read more
Mayor Rick Blangiardi should be enthusiastically applauded for his courage and leadership in planning to veto Bill 22 which, to my knowledge, would have made it easier for people to access fireworks. Read more
It’s not so unexpected that survivors of the devastating Lahaina and Kula fires of August 2023 continue to suffer from lost income, joblessness, higher costs of living and housing insecurity more than a year after the disaster. Read more
Whether it’ll be useful, or used, remains to be seen, but the intent for public safety is a good one. Read more