Column: ‘Visitor impact fee’ impractical, legally dubious
It’s not difficult to understand why a visitor impact fee has such broad support. As an idea, it’s appealing. Read more
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Column: Hawaii’s come long way on COVID; vigilance important
At Kaiser Permanente Moanalua Medical Center we recently held a ceremony to commemorate the third anniversary of the start of our COVID-19 experience in Hawaii. Read more
Column: A balloon has left the relationship between two nations up in the air
An airborne balloon has quickly changed the course of relations between the United States and China. Read more
Column: Renegotiate new Kakaako Makai settlement agreement for OHA
In 2012, the Office of Hawaiian Affairs negotiated a settlement agreement with the Abercrombie administration to satisfy the state’s obligation to pay public land trust proceeds that were owed to OHA for the period from Nov. 30, 1978, through June 30, 2012. Read more
Column: OHA helped drive 2012 deal for Kakaako; build on that foundation
I do not know the chief operating officer of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Casey Brown, but I do know he needs to get his facts straight if he expects support for efforts to address residential restrictions currently existent in Kakaako Makai (“Battle over Kakaako housing continues,” Star-Advertiser, Feb. 6). Read more
Column: Dependable renewable energy is the conundrum
Will the 2023 Legislature take steps to ensure that our renewable energy transition will dependably keep our lights on? Read more
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
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
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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
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
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