Opinions, guest essays and editorials from the Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Featuring Kokua Line, Rearview Mirror, David Shapiro, Richard Borreca and others.
Question: During a (Puiblic Safety Power Shutoff) event, if we do lose power, should we shut off power at our electrical breaker box to avoid a surge when power is restored? I do have the HECO app on my phone that should notify me when power is restored. Read more
Question: In 2023 the Office of Consumer Protection was looking into alleged overcharges by a vehicle-towing company that has/had a contract with the city. Did anything ever come of that? Read more
The beauty of having different climates around the world is that there is always somewhere we can travel for leisure all year-round. We tend to relax and let our guard down when we’re on vacation, but the reality is that crime takes no vacations. Read more
He has an ERA of 0.95, with a WHIP to match, and opposing batters are hitting just .138 against him. He hasn’t allowed a home run all season and is perfect in save opportunities. Read more
Question: How long does the road test take? I’m hoping to schedule this for my lunch hour. Read more
At least six or seven times every autumn, one of the University of Hawaii’s most boisterous football fans is muted. Read more
Is there just not enough to get outraged about in the world now? Is everyone really tapped out on their anger with America’s GoFundMe-reliant health care system, MLB’s blackout policy, the price of paradise and countless other real problems? Read more
The remarkable Hawaii budget surplus continues to bestow blessings across the state. Read more
These days, via the internet, you can participate in the voting process by making a donation and joining the NFF. Just go to footballfoundation.org and click on the menu on the right. Read more
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Question: There have recently been several signs on various streets and districts notifying the public of tsunami area zones. Read more
It was poignant to see young activists and Gov. Josh Green in the governor’s ceremonial room settling a lawsuit brought by the teens asserting the state failed to safeguard their constitutional right to a clean and healthy environment. Read more
Synopsis: As more and more people learn Hawaiian, the language begins to enjoy greater practicality. As its value increases, so does competition for the right to use it. Read more
I was thinking last week that I knew a lot about Barack Obama II, who was born on Oahu in 1961, attended Punahou and became our 44th U.S. president. I knew much less about his father. Read more
Question: There is a big fence put up on the Ewa slopes of Diamond Head, makai of the new culinary school. What is this fence for, and what is the area that is cordoned off? Read more
Question: Is the left-turn lane added at the intersection of Kahekili Highway and Kamehameha Highway permanent? Read more
There used to be a sports event based in Hawaii that was an important proving ground for elite college talents wanting to show scouts that their skills would translate to the next level and earn a prime position in the upcoming draft. Read more
As Honolulu Star-Advertiser reporter Kevin Knodell stated Nov. 12 (“Hawaii playing a central part in the ‘Pacific Century’”), the University of Hawaii at Manoa-based East-West Center continues to play a role in America’s “pivot to the Pacific.” However, EWC is not just about diplomats bumping fists and shaping foreign policy. Read more
Question: Where is the Sun Bucks application? They said check in June, but it’s almost the end of June. Also, usually I see something about LIHEAP by now, for help with the electrical bill. Do they still have that? Read more
Back in the not-so-good ol’ days, weddings came with an appeal process. Read more
Question: Must I have an appointment to switch to a vanity plate? Read more
Are you ready for some “football?” How about some sport climbing, kitesurfing or breaking? Read more
