Letter: Riderless cars on isle’s driverless rail system
Honolulu’s Skyline doesn’t appear to be fulfilling promises to ease traffic. Read more
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Letter: Bill glut proves need for Legislature term limits
Legislators should get their best ideas on the books in 10 to 12 years. Read more
Column: He ‘onohi ‘ula i ka lani
Traditional Hawaiian knowledge is gradually disappearing and needs to be perceived as a way to perpetuate the Hawaiian culture and worldview during this overbearing technological time that we live in today. Read more
Letter: Trump hush-money case was politically motivated
Trump was below the law and the hush-money case proves it. Read more
Letter: Trump should focus on real issues, not maps
Trump’s first actions in office are not going to solve pocketbook issues, like he promised. Read more
Off the news: New Lahaina multi-use trail will help
Blocked roadways and backed-up traffic worsened the toll of the horrific Aug. 8, 2023, Lahaina fire, and in the aftermath, establishing an “alternative route” for emergency access and egress became a priority project. Read more
Off the news: Illegal aerials bust is a welcome win
The illegal aerials conviction of Gilchrist Fernandez, 35, a former Oahu Community Corrections Center guard, was a rare but timely bust as officials struggle to crack down on illegal fireworks. Read more
Editorial: Hawaii must hedge against federal chaos
A White House order caused a scattershot “freeze” in federal funding for programs and nonprofit organizations nationwide and set off chaos and confusion in Hawaii and other states this week, as officials scrambled to identify programs and services under threat. Read more
Letter: Empty homes tax would deposit little for housing
I have come to the conclusion that Bill 46 regarding a so-called empty-homes tax has nothing at all to do with increasing available housing. Read more
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Letter: UH should fund core of academics, not football
With the recent placement of new University of Hawaii President Wendy Hensel, the state Senate Committee on Higher Education and the UH Board of Regents should stop funding UH football and get back to the core focus on funding and supporting students’ educational and academic needs. Read more
Letter: Trump pardon of Jan. 6 rioters is outrageous
I can’t believe that Donald Trump’s pardoning of 1,500 people who rioted at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, was put on Page 6. It should have been put on the front page. Read more
Letter: Use leverage on military for better landfill site
The city’s proposal for a landfill over Oahu’s aquifer is dangerous. As Board of Water Supply Chief Engineer Ernie Lau pointed out, eventually it will continuously leak toxic waste into our water supply — Red Hill on steroids. Read more
Letter: Despite antics, some of Trump agenda is sound
So much for DEI (diversity, equity and inclusion). We didn’t elect the first woman of color for president, nor the first woman, for that matter. Read more
Column: Treat victimized children with care, not mass incarceration
Every year, the United States prosecutes more children as adults than any other country in the world. Read more
Off the news: Green argues against RFK Jr. confirmation
Dr. Green, aka Gov. Josh Green, went to Washington this week, giving critical insight to U.S. senators considering Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. as Health and Human Services secretary. Read more
Off the news: Fireworks explosion claims another life
The deadly explosion of illegal fireworks ignited in an Aliamanu carport on Jan. 1 has claimed a fifth life. Read more
Editorial: Kauhale pono, but can’t be endgame
There’s a very wide spectrum of situations that force people to live homeless in Hawaii, a spectrum reflected in the growing array of shelter options. Read more
Letter: Multiple Oahu landfill sites could be beneficial
With possible changes to Act 73 on the horizon, the city should consider the possibility of developing two or more landfill sites since there will be opposition to any site chosen. Read more
Letter: See something, say something to lower rent
We are in the rental business in California and also have some rentals in Hawaii. It’s a darn shame that we have to charge so much. Read more
Letter: No law can be a good law without enforcement
It’s sad that the government feels an urgency to do something only after people die. Read more
Letter: Schatz’s objection to RFK Jr. is unfounded
It is not surprising that U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz is calling upon the Senate to refuse confirming Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as the lead overseer of our nation’s health. Read more
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