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Letter: Expand geothermal energy in Hawaii
As the eruptions of Kilauea and Mauna Loa demonstrate, a “hot spot” continually fuels Hawaii island’s volcanoes. Read more
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As the eruptions of Kilauea and Mauna Loa demonstrate, a “hot spot” continually fuels Hawaii island’s volcanoes. Read more
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The Blaisdell Concert Hall needs elevators to provide balcony and restroom access for handicapped and elderly viewers and performers (“$43.6M makeover to start at Blaisdell,” Star-Advertiser, March 31). Read more
The Second Amendment is the only argument those who are against gun regulation have. Read more
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House Republicans passed the Parents’ Bill of Rights legislation (“House GOP passes parents’ rights bill in clash over schools,” Star-Advertiser, March 24). Read more
Poor logic and faulty numbers are preventing our leaders from fully activating the mandated farm-to-school program (“Bills to transform Hawaii’s school meals die in Senate,” Star-Advertiser, March 29). Read more
I liked your editorial and thought it was very well-placed (“Massive training center excessive, Star-Advertiser, Our View, March 26). The headline attracted me to read it, and I learned about what the state is doing. Read more
Another “go figure” moment at Honolulu Hale. The unusually large raise proposed for the mayor, the City Council and a select group of appointed officials is an eye-opener — more like a slap of reality (“Panel endorses pay raises for top Honolulu officials,” Star-Advertiser, March 22). Read more
What do some people not understand (“Funerals set for 5 of Nashville school shooting’s 6 victims,” Star-Advertiser, Top News, March 31)? Read more
Although a 2022 state proclamation indicates the absolute importance of the ohia tree — whose population is densest in Hawaii County because of the island’s geologic age — there seems to be no mandate for its protection. Read more
Would it be wise to follow the lead of a San Francisco reparations committee as it pertains to Native Hawaiians (“San Francisco board open to reparations with $5M payouts,” Star-Advertiser, Top News, March 14)? Read more
Clearly Carol White has no idea regarding the training or capabilities of a physician assistant (now called “physician associate”) (“SB1 makes abortion more dangerous,” Star-Advertiser, Letters, March 26). Read more
The talk of development around the new stadium with affordable housing and an entertainment district needs to include an adequate amount of space for parking. Read more
Seriously? Teachers make nowhere near the $113,292 per year salary the Honolulu Salary Commission is recommending for individual City Council members — for a lot fewer hours of work (“Panel endorses pay raises for top Honolulu officials,” Star-Advertiser, March 22)! Read more
Is anyone surprised that the Honolulu Salary Commission, appointed by the mayor and City Council, recommended giving the mayor and his department heads 12.5% raises? Read more
The House Republicans are showing their fellow Democrats and the world how to govern. Read more
Another school shooting and more babies dying (“Police: Nashville shooter fired indiscriminately at victims,” Star-Advertiser, Top News, March 28). Read more
Kudos to David Shapiro and Richard Borreca for pointing out Mayor Rick Blangiardi and the City Council are finagling their way to 60% pay increases (“Mayor, Honolulu City Council asking big raises from handpicked panel,” Star-Advertiser, Volcanic Ash, March 19; “Voters, heed how vote goes on huge city pay raises,” Star-Advertiser, On Politics, March 26). Read more
The recent controversy regarding the Honolulu Salary Commission helping its elected and appointed buddies increase their salaries by more than 60% is absurd. Read more
The Legislature appears to be riding herd on our governor and will continue to do so until he submits to the corrupt forces within it — or until Gov. Josh Green leads the state’s second democratic revolution at the midterm elections (“Hawaii governor gets 2 confirmations, 2 rejections for Cabinet,” Star-Advertiser, March 25). Read more
In response to the outcry over a legislator calling out the display of the LGBTQ flag at a public school (“GOP leader urges ouster of Republican representative over LGBTQ flags,” Star- Advertiser, March 24): Would this have happened if it was a Christian flag? Read more
I think Gov. Josh Green’s plan to build a new stadium and postpone development of the surrounding area is brilliant (“Green simplifying Aloha Stadium redevelopment partnership plan,” Star-Advertiser, March 7). Read more
