Column: Pilikia ke Ke‘ena Mālama Nohona Lāhui
Synopsis: The Social Security Administration might make it harder to access benefits in order to reduce operational costs. Read more
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Letter: Neglected cemeteries can be brought back to life
It’s a shame that many old rural community cemeteries are being left to neglect and disrepair. Read more
Letter: National anthem best performed by big bands
The national anthem is a tribute to every American, those who serve in our armed forces and those who sacrificed and died to protect our country. Read more
Letter: Parade pyrotechnics put pets, people in distress
The Honolulu Festival parade stops the festive sound of the taiko drums when it reaches Kapahulu Avenue so as not to disturb the animals in the Honolulu Zoo — a very considerate gesture. Read more
Off the news: Learn more about Honouliuli historic site
It’s been a relatively quiet 10 years since the Honouliuli National Historic Site was established on Feb. 24, 2015 — but now, it’s time to tout the significance of this WWII POW and incarceration camp. Two events this month will launch a year’s worth of events: Read more
Off the news: Sunny outlook on rooftop solar systems
It’s good to see rooftop solar installations, and capacity, continuing their steady progress in Hawaii. Read more
Editorial: Mayor touts gains, but more to do
Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi delivered his fifth State of the City address Tuesday with an emphasis on “wicked problems” that have long been painfully familiar to residents of Oahu — housing, homelessness and crime, as well as an outdated and cumbersome bureaucracy. Read more
Letter: State schools system needs drastic overhaul
Democrats and union chiefs have not been very creative with Hawaii’s public education system. No matter what happens to the federal Department of Education, expect little or nothing to happen to the state DOE. Read more
Letter: Use snazzy drones to reduce fireworks allure
As the Aliamanu tragedy continues to unfold and our state debates what to do about its pervasive fireworks problem, many parents and animal guardians like myself are hoping for meaningful change. Read more
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Letter: Insurance firms, halt ads to help policyholders
The usually flush home insurance companies are now facing major reimbursements to policyholders who have been paying premiums for years to protect their homes destroyed by fire. Read more
Letter: Rail critic hoping Trump will pull project’s funds
The article “Skyline short of expectations” (Star-Advertiser, March 1) was excellent. In my view, rail was never about traffic, just former Mayor Mufi Hannemann’s aspirations. Read more
Letter: Musk needs to keep his mitts off Social Security
What Elon Musk calls fraud, waste and abuse is any money he can’t grab because it’s already legally allocated. Read more
Off the news: Resources for Hawaii workers hit by fed cuts
The guide provides information on filing an employee complaint or whistleblower complaint, along with info for veterans, immigrants, LGBTQ+ people and those seeking reproductive care. Read more
Column: Maritime trade sanctions apt to torpedo Hawaii’s economy
Editorial: War on DEI erodes America’s identity
It’s not mere appreciation of history that reveals the dark side of the current DEI purge; the campaign has real-time consequences within today’s Armed Forces. Read more
Column: NIH funding cuts hobble medical research, breakthroughs
Reducing funding for the National Institutes of Health (NIH) hurts us all: physicians, scientists and patients. Read more
Letter: Don’t gamble away Hawaii lives on sports betting
People do it anyway, so why not legalize it? Given that reasoning, should other crimes like taking or selling illegal drugs and stealing also be legalized? Read more
Letter: Ticket cameras’ impact on insurance is unclear
An online search did not provide definitive answers since local laws, extent of infraction, owner’s past record, vehicle history and company involved may all affect the outcome. Read more
Letter: Bring down temperature or risk second Civil War
If people want to have a peaceful nation, courtesy and respect must return, with softer words of protest. Otherwise, there may very well be a second American Civil War. Read more
Letter: Stop painting Germany as an unstable aggressor
My country is the most loyal ally the USA could ask for. Yes, we had our differences, but the channels of communication stayed open and we always found common ground. Read more
Letter: Jewish history exploited to justify Gaza offensive
I am so tired of witnessing our plight as Jews be exploited to justify genocide against Palestinians and the subjugation of innocent people who utilize their voice to protest the U.S. government’s direct role in Israel’s war on Gaza. Read more
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