Reading the Sept. 5 commentary, “America’s youth must vote to save democracy in November” (Star-Advertiser, Island Voices), I understand the urgency of the youth vote in the upcoming presidential election. Read more
As we observe Suicide Prevention Month this September, it’s important to confront a silent crisis affecting our communities: suicide. Hawaii faces its own set of challenges, including geographic isolation, mental health stigmas and disparities in health care access. Read more
More than a year ago, our commentary involving the completion of 4,000 linear feet of roadway for Makakilo Drive to the H-1 Kualakai Parkway Interchange was published (“A critical need for a second access to Makakilo,” Star-Advertiser, Island Voices, Aug. 31, 2023). Read more
As a teacher at Castle High School, I’ve witnessed firsthand the challenges that extreme heat in our classrooms presents for students and educators. Read more
I am a trash picker-upper. I work alone, but I am not alone. You see us around, mostly in parks or beaches, motivated independently, but we have a common mission: we hate litter. Read more
I am writing to express my deep concerns regarding the latest campaign by the Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA) and the Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau (HVCB), which aims to attract what they describe as the “mindful Hawaii traveler.” Read more
As seabird fallout season approaches, the delicate balance between Hawaii’s native wildlife and modern life comes into sharp focus. Read more
I helped someone die. And it weighs on me periodically when I’m in deep thought and thinking about my mother-in-law (MIL) who was my father-in-law’s partner. Read more
Reading the Aug. 28 Star-Advertiser article “The Youth Vote,” I wondered why the beautiful young people interviewed do not share my concerns and sense of urgency about the upcoming presidential election. Read more
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The Star-Advertiser reported on a recent study that evaluated 1,500 climate policies designed to reduce planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions. Read more
It’s been 13 months since the Maui wildfires last August. Since then, the Valley Isle has been dealing with a housing crisis exacerbated by the fires, with little affordable housing available to longtime residents. Read more
The impacts of climate change have been felt worldwide, sparking corrective action by governments, communities and individuals across the globe. Read more
We just marked International Overdose Awareness Day on Aug. 31. Read more
A convicted felon or a former prosecutor who has put felons behind bars and gone after individuals and institutions for their predatory practices — that is the choice voters face for the next president of the United States. Read more
Hawaii’s House of Representatives is at a tipping point. Read more
Homelessness in Hawaii is a multifaceted issue, driven by soaring living costs, scarce affordable housing and economic inequality. Read more
Being in the dark during a blackout is unnerving. During those trying periods, we realize how dependent we all are on electricity. Read more
Today, Aug. 22, marks the 80th anniversary of the 1944 sinking of the Tsushima Maru, a cargo passenger ship evacuating eight elementary schools from Okinawa that was caught in the advancing U.S. and Imperial Japan war over colonies. Read more
At different moments in the history of the United States and within the Democratic Party, Hawaii has played an important role in advancing the cause of peace and human rights — issues that have been core tenets of our society from the days of the Hawaiian kingdom through the present day. Read more
Hawaiian Electric’s recent introduction of the Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) program represents a proactive approach to mitigating wildfire risks, which is a growing concern as climate change continues to impact local weather patterns. Read more
President Joe Biden always says that the ability to afford needed medicines is about dignity, hope and fairness. Read more
