Column: Carbon cashback taxes fossil fuels, aids many
Supporting low-income families is crucial for the well-being of our economy and society. Read more
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Readers share ‘I appreciate …’ letters
In the spirit of the season, our readers share what they feel grateful for. Read more
Column: A full life, thanks to 5 kids
Today I would like to show my appreciation to five people who came into my life and turned my world upside-down. Read more
Column: Military must take responsibility for harmful ‘forever chemicals’
Since the early 20th century, the U.S. military’s negligent use, storage and disposal of harmful chemical substances on its bases has exposed countless troops to severe health hazards. Read more
Column: Military will default to secrecy, as Red Hill shows
Many on Oahu have expressed the view that the U.S. Navy command is entirely incompetent in its response to last year’s fuel leak and the recent leak of firefighting foam containing highly concentrated carcinogenic PFAS (per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances), commonly known as “forever chemicals.” Read more
Column: Climate action needed now, for sake of isles’ youth
As a Native Hawaiian, climate change has a special place in my heart. When I was young, I would be told that, in turn for the ‘aina taking care of us, we would take care of the ‘aina. Read more
Column: Caring for creation includes embracing renewable energy
Caring for Creation. It is a phrase that many may have heard, especially those who are religious or spiritual. Read more
Column: Given what’s learned, maybe time to revise ‘100%’ policy
We need to do everything practical to address the reality of climate change. The time seems right to assess the challenges that have emerged since the state’s 2015 “100% renewable energy by 2045” goal and law — primarily Oahu challenges: Read more
Column: Duke Aiona is wise and will deliver
As a member of the younger generation born and raised in Hawaii, I have grown up seeing the effects of empty promises made by our elected officials. Read more
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Column: Josh Green is a leader of action
Josh Green is the candidate who will advance Hawaii to a brighter future without sacrificing our community’s core values. Read more
Column: The Outdoor Circle’s legacy grows from trees planted across Hawaii
In the four decades following its founding, Outdoor Circle members planted tens of thousands of trees throughout Honolulu and Leeward Oahu beautifying not only our streets, schools, playgrounds and parks, but military bases as well. Read more
Column: High temperatures, shortage of water threaten forests
Since I was a little girl, growing up in the California Bay Area, my family would take frequent road trips to Yosemite. I still remember driving into Tunnel’s View, basking in the magnitude and sheer size of the valley. Read more
Column: Lack of access to uncensored information only weakens our democracy
As Free Speech Week is recognized Oct. 17-23, we celebrate the value of this critical right, granted to every U.S. citizen as part of the First Amendment to the Constitution in 1791. Read more
Column: Beaches belong to everyone; setbacks help guarantee that
Thank you to the Star-Advertiser for airing the needed dialogue regarding shoreline setbacks and seawalls. Climate change and its impacts such as sea level rise will play an increasingly important role in local discussions as the effects become even more apparent. Read more
Column: Supporting women in workplaces is integral to economic strength
As the unofficial end to summer, Labor Day is one holiday that celebrates both nostalgia and newness; working and vacationing. Read more
Column: Show appreciation for child care providers by committing to action
The place where child-care providers and parents meet is one of life’s most vulnerable and special intersections. Read more
Column: Hawaii should take full advantage of IRA to reach its emission reduction goals
The federal Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) that was recently passed takes a monumental step toward preserving a livable Earth for ourselves, our children, our grandchildren and future generations. Read more
Column: Collaborating for a livable planet
With President Biden’s signing of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), the U.S. has made the most significant federal investment in history to counter climate change. Read more
Column: Put focus on transportation, digital literacy, learning gap as students head back to school
There is no doubt Hawaii public schools — students, teachers and administrators — have been through a rough few years. COVID-19 disrupted many aspects of our community, and schools were among the hardest hit. Read more
Column: After 4 years as governor: Easing the cost of living, uniting Hawaii’s ohana
Today, Hawaii faces a number of historic challenges we must meet in the next several years. By 2026, a Green administration will make significant progress on these critical issues: Read more
Column: After 4 years as governor: A government that cares about working people
The year is 2026, and after four years of the Kahele administration, the state of Hawaii has made tangible steps toward solving its biggest challenges. Riding the momentum of a truly grassroots movement, the Kahele administration has changed the course of politics across state and local government. Read more
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