Letter: UH research project aids promising beetle control
Several weeks ago, trees were injection-treated to control coconut rhinoceros beetles at the Makalena Golf Course. Read more
Letters
Make your voice heard by submitting your opinion about various local, national and world news topics through a letter to the editor.
Letter: Other teachings should join Ten Commandments
I would not object to the posting of the Ten Commandments if teachings from other religions were included. Read more
Letter: Don’t punish local rental owners for housing crisis
I would like to point out a couple of things to our politicians. Hawaii is not like the mainland; we are a group of islands. That means we have far less land in total. Read more
Letter: Don’t cherry-pick facts about Biden’s economy
Columnist Froma Harrop’s July 20 column, “Facing Facts: Biden’s America is doing fabulously well,” is a selection of facts used by Joe Biden surrogates to hide the actual state of affairs in America. Read more
Letter: SCOTUS protects against domestic violence threat
The Domestic Violence Action Center (DVAC) commends the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision to uphold laws restricting gun access to those who have restraining orders that deem them threats to their intimate partners’ physical safety. Read more
Letter: Oahu needs muffler for rampant noise pollution
The bad news is that noise pollution is out of control on the island. The good news is we can fix it. Cars gunning their engines, motorcycles in need of a muffler, radios blaring for miles and of course continuous sirens — police cars, ambulances, fire engines — engulfing us with reminders of crime and human tragedy. Read more
Letter: Story of rescue restores bit of faith in humanity
We should all rejoice for some much-needed positive news for a change, instead of the daily dose of mass shootings, Palestinians getting slaughtered in Gaza, corrupt Supreme Court and politicians, and so many stories of human frailties and misery (“Taekwondo instructors stop sexual assault,” Star Advertiser, June 23). Read more
Letter: An uplifting solution for Diamond Head rescues
The recent article, “Top of the list,” describes the many rescues that are necessary on the Diamond Head Summit Trail (Star-Advertiser, July 25). Read more
Letter: Proposed Maui STR ban a disaster in the making
Maui Mayor Richard Bissen’s proposal to eliminate short-term rentals is ill-conceived. Read more
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Letter: Back lawmakers in push to fight climate change
The New York Times reporting on weather chaos across the country, including heat, floods and storms, includes alarming details that need to be addressed. Read more
Letter: Next president must lead the nation, not just run it
On June 19, two letter writers referenced President Joe Biden’s age. Read more
Letter: Facts needed to back up claims about HPD action
A recent letter writer said the Honolulu Police Department suffers from “problems with false accusations and arrests” without relating the source of the information which initiated those feelings (“Police should do more to enhance public trust,” Star-Advertiser, June 25). Read more
Letter: Haiku Stairs safer than many Oahu hiking trails
I have been a resident of Hawaii for more than 20 years. During this time I have not read about injuries to people climbing the Haiku Stairs. Read more
Letter: Don’t veto bill to extend sex offense action limits
I can’t figure out how government can thwart our efforts toward dominion over our own bodies and deny our rights to be protected from the vilest crime that can be perpetrated. Read more
Letter: More than one way to observe Memorial Day
With all due respect, if you consider all the lei making, flag planting, Air Force fly-bys and observances at Punchbowl, the floating lantern ceremony is not the biggest celebration on Memorial Day. Read more
Letter: Trump taunts U.S. justice system, will get his due
In “The World According to Garp” by John Irving, a dog chained to a truck in an alley is taunted repeatedly by a mean cat aware of the length of the dog’s chain. Read more
Letter: RFK Jr. gets short end of presidential debate stick
We finally have found something that President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump can agree on: They don’t want to debate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Read more
Letter: No gifts for city workers under any circumstance
Honolulu City Council Bill 23 is meant to tighten the rules for city workers to accept gifts. It was formally adopted on June 5. Read more
Letter: HOLO bus card program a learning opportunity
A recent letter noted that the Department of Education funds HOLO cards for students during the school year (“HOLO bus card issues are affecting students,” Star-Advertiser, June 21). Read more
Letter: Police should do more to enhance public trust
I hate to see what the police are doing to the people out there. Some people are afraid to go out because they feel scared when they see a cop outside. Read more
Letter: Community panel is key to Red Hill remediation
The “Retain Red Hill community panel” editorial is spot on (Star-Advertiser, Our View, June 20). The Red Hill Community Representation Initiative (CRI) was mandated by a federal consent order to ensure community representation. Read more
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