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Kevin Knodell’s recent article highlights the significance of Dry Dock 5 at Pearl Harbor, but omits a critical detail: this facility is set to host the U.S. Navy’s most lethal nuclear-powered and nuclear-armed submarines. Read more
Reading a recent letter about sports broadcasts hit a raw nerve for me also (“Televised UH sports should be free to all,” Star-Advertiser, March 12) Read more
Regarding the Star-Advertiser’s articles on world reactions to discourse surrounding the incorporation of territories and countries into the United States, I wonder exactly how many former allies will regroup and form alliances with other countries. Read more
I am writing on behalf of the Hawaii Alliance for Retired Americans representing retirees from both the public and private sectors. Read more
I read with interest the front-page story on why Canadians are canceling their trips to Hawaii (“Canadians cite Trump in canceling trips,” Star-Advertiser, March 20). Read more
Salt Lake Boulevard, specifically the stretch from Puuloa Road to the Salt Lake-Moanalua Library, needs to be added to a list of potential danger zones where cars routinely speed. Read more
I think the late Congresswoman Patsy Mink would have been appalled that Hawaii’s U.S. House representatives voted against the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act banning transgender athletes from women’s sports. Read more
The other day while I was driving home, a person on an e-bike swerved in front of me, causing me to slam on my brakes. The other drivers and I watched as the rider skillfully swerved between cars. Read more
Here we go again, the gamblers are at it. Read more
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A Feb. 21 Hawaii Tribune-Herald report (“Plan to develop geothermal test wells on Hawaiian home lands draws criticism,” Star-Advertiser) Opens in a new tab notes proposed legislation being introduced by 13 lawmakers would allow for unspecified funds to be allocated to Hawaiian home lands to “fund water well development for geophysical investigation exploration that identifies potential geothermal resources.” Read more
This Vietnam Veterans Day, on Saturday, take a moment to remember, honor and thank all who fought or served in this war. Read more
Our governor, politicians and other state officials should take the opportunity to turn down recommended raises, because the taxpayers simply can’t afford it. Read more
The East-West Center has been a long-term American investment in cultural understanding, goodwill and collaboration throughout the Asia-Pacific region. Read more
I get that President Donald Trump isn’t much of a fine-details kind of manager, as he prefers to be an idea guy, but there have been two incidents in the last two weeks that have me concerned. Read more
In a Reuters article published on the Star-Advertiser website on Wednesday, House Speaker Mike Johnson is quoted as saying that judicial injunctions against some of President Donald Trump’s orders “violate separation of powers when a judge thinks they can enjoin something that a president is doing, that the American people voted for.” Read more
Regarding your article about unfilled police positions, City Councilmember Andria Tupola stated in a video on social media that she would ask for Honolulu Police Chief Arthur “Joe” Logan to resign if numbers didn’t improve (“HPD seeks nearly $400M budget,” Star-Advertiser, March Opens in a new tab12) Opens in a new tab. Read more
Many universities offer free tuition for undergraduates from families having less than a certain level of income. Read more
The primary function, duty and reason for being of any government is to provide security for its people. Read more
Republicans in Congress, senators in particular, decided to vote for the current executive branch department heads even though there is still ample evidence to indicate that these nominees are unqualified for the positions they hold. Read more
In an apparent damage control recovery effort, the Pentagon announced that the websites citing the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, Navajo Code Talkers, Jackie Robinson’s military service and others were restored. Read more
According to the Pew Research Center, 60 United Nations member states (31%) have had a woman lead their government. As of October, women led the governments of 13 of the 193 member states of the U.N. Read more
