Opinions, guest essays and editorials from the Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Featuring Kokua Line, Rearview Mirror, David Shapiro, Richard Borreca and others.
Question: Regarding coqui frogs (808ne.ws/3TImtDy), I live in Hawaii Kai and have seen little frogs outside my front door at night, but they don’t seem to be making noise. Should I report these? Read more
Question: When will they officially open the dog park by the golf course in Kaneohe? Read more
Being subject to a home burglary is not fun. I can attest to that. The lesson? Read more
Question: Regarding the influx of pets at the Humane Society (808ne.ws/adoptpet), are these “pandemic puppies” that have grown up and are no longer wanted? Read more
Question: Recently I witnessed police interacting with a homeless person who appeared to be very, very old. They weren’t being mean to her; they were trying to help. The reason I noticed was because of how old she looked, and it made me wonder how many homeless are senior citizens. Read more
It’ll be another three weeks before fans get to see the suddenly rejuvenated Warriors play at home. Read more
Question: If Congress makes Lahaina a heritage site, how will that affect private property? Read more
The concept of it’s-just-a-game doesn’t exist in football, at least for those who play it, coach it and love to watch it. Maybe in playground two-hand touch, or Pop Warner. Read more
A great shame of 2023’s Lahaina fire, which killed 102, was that officials received the gift of all the information needed to avert tragedy but disregarded it and saw the horror unfold. Read more
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This week I thought I’d share several stories that readers told me in the past few months. Newspapers often have stories about crime, political divisions or problems we are facing. Rearview Mirror tries to balance that out with more lighthearted topics. Read more
Question: Regarding the residential property tax credit, I thought we didn’t have to apply for that year after year. Read more
Ice: merely solid water, but a wonder substance. Water itself is a miraculous substance, possessing a host of unusual properties, not the least of which is its ability to remain liquid over the range of temperatures and air pressures that occur on planet Earth. Read more
Question: Will the passport office have another fair soon? I wasn’t able to get there Sept. 7. Read more
Symmetrical internet speed is increasingly important for businesses because it provides equal upload and download speeds, which can improve efficiency and productivity. Read more
Question: Regarding digital IDs, about 40% of cellphones are Android-based. Why is the DOT only working with Apple? Read more
When I see or hear about a concussion in football, a conversation in the 1990s with the late, great Russ Francis often comes to mind. Read more
Question: What is the maximum weekly for unemployment? If I end up having to leave Hawaii to look for a new job, can I transfer the benefit, at least for a while? Read more
In a brutal week for University of Hawaii football: >> Four schools gave notice of their intent to leave the Mountain West, of which UH has been a football-only affiliate since 2012. Read more
Records were made to be broken, not manufactured. Over the weekend Campbell quarterback Jaron Keawe Sagapolutele threw for 408 yards in a destruction of Farrington to give him 8,262 in his career. Or did it? Read more
If Donald Trump comes to Hawaii in this presidential campaign year, we can offer him sun and surf, but our famed Hawaiian hospitality is not likely to extend to political success. Read more
Reading the Sept. 5 commentary, “America’s youth must vote to save democracy in November” (Star-Advertiser, Island Voices), I understand the urgency of the youth vote in the upcoming presidential election. Read more
