Letter: Real water needs trump proposed surf village
I am upset and frustrated that the Honokea Surf Villages and Resort project was even proposed (“Wave resort needs stronger analysis,” Star-Advertiser, Our View, June 7). Read more
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I am upset and frustrated that the Honokea Surf Villages and Resort project was even proposed (“Wave resort needs stronger analysis,” Star-Advertiser, Our View, June 7). Read more
What an extraordinary event and honor for Hawaii to host the 13th gathering of the Festival of Pacific Arts & Culture (“Colorful ceremony at festival showcases Pacific arts, cultures,” Star- Advertiser, June 7). Read more
I am very thankful and relieved to hear that the Waipio Soccer Complex will not be closing. I am a youth soccer player who really enjoys playing at the complex with my Rush team. Read more
In her commentary, Jean Rosenfeld embarked on an impressive analysis of why Donald Trump’s supporters stand by him even after his recent conviction (“How Trump retains fervent supporters,” Star-Advertiser, Island Voices, June 9). Read more
Unless what I read in the papers is incorrect, Republicans are pro-life. They oppose abortions and even contraception. However, they are pro-guns. Guns kill. Read more
I’m confused and a little angered by the front page of the paper on May 26 and May 27 (Memorial Day). Read more
There are so many things that are occurring concurrently that mystify and challenge our ability to understand. For example, many of our political leaders opine that the current Israel versus Hamas war should stop immediately. Read more
Regarding recent articles concerning the continuation of Lori Kahikina’s leadership as CEO and executive director of Skyline, I strongly urge the board and Kahikina to put the community and the project first. Read more
It’s no secret that Mufi Hannemann’s rail disaster is a major fiasco, but we should be bringing people out of Honolulu and not into the city. Rail was a big mistake from the beginning for our small island. Read more
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In a May 26 editorial, New York Times editorial board member Jesse Wegman argues that U.S. Supreme Court Justices Samuel Alito and Clarence Thomas should recuse themselves from the presidential immunity case because they have “clear conflicts of interest.” Read more
A letter on May 31 makes a very broad (and alarming) accusation: The root of student protests in the U.S. over the horrifying Israeli military attacks against Palestinians are a result of university faculty using their “academic freedom” to indoctrinate their students (“Protests prompt question of university curiculum,” Star-Advertiser). Read more
More effective fireworks enforcement is needed. It’s ironic how this state wants to spend our hard-earned tax dollars on speed bumps, red-light cameras and speeding cameras for law breakers, but a simple thing like keeping illegal fireworks out just doesn’t seem to add up. Read more
Donald Trump and his MAGA supporters continue to embrace remarkable hypocrisy, yet are rarely called out for their inconsistency. Read more
Through “Shift and Save,” our ohana has seen a reduction of 20% to 25% on our monthly electric bill. No solar, just common sense. The program has given us an opportunity to do a whole home audit on electrical use. Read more
The NCAA baseball tournament is well underway. Should University of Hawaii baseball have played in the regionals? Read more
This nation is in bad shape and it’s not Donald Trump’s fault. I blame Joe Biden. He has failed his political duty to properly lead this country. Read more
Despite Donald Trump being found guilty on all 34 counts by a jury of his peers, some in the GOP remain in denial about the verdict Read more
I was shocked when I read Wednesday’s Island Voices, “Axe HECO’s unfair ‘Shift and Save’ plan” (Star-Advertiser, June 5). Read more
Something does not seem quite right with Tuesday’s story, “Uncertainty over rail leadership could put funding in jeopardy” (Star-Advertiser, June 4). Read more
The increasing militarization of Hawaii is alarming. Besides the Army, Navy and Air Force trying to retain all their leased lands —Pohakuloa, Makua, Barking Sands, etc. — now the Air Force wants to build more telescopes on Haleakala. Read more
Kudos to the mayor’s downtown/Chinatown cleaning crew. Read more