I was disappointed to see state Sen. Brenton Awa on TV the other day, during the Legislature’s opening day, being unnecessarily abrasive and showing his machismo in belittling the Democratic majority.
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I just watched Episode One of “The West Wing,” which was filmed in 1995. It reminded me of the seven great seasons it ran, and my anxiously awaiting the next week’s episode to see what would happen next.
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The Dole brand and Hawaii-grown pineapples are iconic and known throughout the world. It’s been part of Hawaii’s landscape since James Dole established the Hawaiian Pineapple Company (now Dole Food Co.) in 1901.
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Since fireworks are not made in Hawaii, any that do come into the state must travel either interstate or internationally by either boat or airplane.
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Several years ago, someone had the idea to make Oahu a destination for people from the Far East for extraordinary health and medical care. It would provide another economic engine for our otherwise tourist-dependent state. I’m not certain where that idea went.
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Stairwells are the only means of egress during an evacuation from a fire in a high-rise building.
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It was announced that a ceasefire and partial hostage release by Hamas has been agreed to. Many will immediately jump to praise President Joe Biden for what must be his hard work and negotiations for this miraculous event.
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Please help the people of Molokai. We have no ferry service, although it was promised to us 15 years ago.
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I would like to respond to a recent letter regarding the death of Lindani Myeni (“Demand police reform, justice for Myeni family,” Star-Advertiser, Jan. 7).
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Remember Tulsi Gabbard’s trip to Syria to meet with Bashar al-Assad, who ordered the killing of a half-million people including Syrians and prisoners under his regime?
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Americans are generous, caring people, but it is time for tough love.
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Hawaii needs reasonable laws and initiatives to mitigate fireworks incidents.
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Lawmakers will discuss a bill to address workplace harassment this session.
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Politicians must be held accountable for not acting on fireworks incidents.
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Seizing property might be the only solution to Hawaii’s illegal fireworks problem.
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The DOJ report on Donald Trump’s alleged election interference is damning and must be acknowledged.
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Gas leaf blowers are a bane on residents’ health and the environment.
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Parking around Kahala is bad enough during the Sony Open, but some people make it worse.
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