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A recent column on banning the provision of weapons to Israel claims to want a world free of violence (“Isle lawmakers must support ban of weapon sales to Israel,” Star-Advertiser, Island Voices, Nov. 21). Read more
A recent article discussed a high-rise rental apartment project, which will be located on a site that was once occupied by the Stadium Bowl-O-Drome. Read more
As a University of Hawaii-Manoa alumni, I am expressing feelings of dismay, disappointment and frustration at the firing of Athletic Director Craig Angelos. Read more
A recent letter writer was wrong on many counts. Donald Trump won the popular vote, but he did not win a majority. Read more
In the most consequential election in modern history, Hawaii’s voter turnout rate in 2024 was the lowest in the country. Read more
Writer Stirling Morita provided an insightful and timely take in his Oct. 31 “Island Voices” column, published in the wake of the death of a parking attendant at Kaiser Permanente’s Moanalua Hospital (“Journalists in position to alleviate pedestrian death crisis,” Star-Advertiser). Read more
There is one part of the proposed “ghost gun” laws for which I would like more clarification: The Honolulu Police Department is pushing for legislation that would make possession of three or more gun parts a misdemeanor (“HPD pushes for tougher ‘ghost gun’ laws,” Star-Advertiser, Nov. 22). Read more
I agree that if possible, the incoming president of the University of Hawaii should interview Craig Angelos and allow the ousted UH athletic director the opportunity to provide his side of the story. Read more
Voters should take notice that the Biden administration has caved in to the misdirected influence of the war hawks and has pushed us to the brink of war. Read more
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Isn’t it the same highway roads department that maintains both roads? Read more
Kudos to the hard-working staff and the director for her continued leadership. Read more
President David Lassner has always proven himself to be a rational, sensible leader who consistently makes decisions based on what he believes is best for the university. Read more
It is disappointing to reduce the number of housing units so significantly when provisions such as those suggested above could be utilized. Read more
Wendy Hensel should accept the current salary and get a raise after she has proven herself. Read more
Happy Thanksgiving the whole year through, to all who read this! Read more
Let’s do common sense things for our future. Read more
Travel to and from the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport was mentioned as a criteria in the satisfaction study of airports (“Honolulu airport moves up in passenger satisfaction, but still 4th worst,” Star-Advertiser, Oct. 9). Read more
A recent letter stated that the hotel workers’ union disrespected military visitors while striking (“Hotel workers disrespect vacationing military,” Star-Advertiser, Nov. 2). Read more
The devastating Lahaina fires prompted reactive focus on disaster preparedness. To reassure citizens, the words “public safety” are now repeatedly spoken. Read more
It was a great feeling to see the thousands of voters in line on Election Day; weather and waiting did not discourage these citizens from exercising their right to vote. Read more
I was driving from Waipahu to Kapolei recently, and looked to my right and saw all the solar panels on the mountainside. It was a terrible sight. Read more
