Hawaii Opinion Columnists | Honolulu Star-Advertiser https://www.staradvertiser.com/tag/column/ Hawaii News, Sports, Weather and Entertainment Mon, 23 Dec 2024 09:39:51 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.1 Curtis Murayama: Poly HOF inductee Nicholson had larger-than-life career https://www.staradvertiser.com/2024/12/23/sports/curtis-murayama-poly-hof-inductee-nicholson-had-larger-than-life-career/ https://www.staradvertiser.com/2024/12/23/sports/curtis-murayama-poly-hof-inductee-nicholson-had-larger-than-life-career/#respond Mon, 23 Dec 2024 10:05:00 +0000 https://www.staradvertiser.com/?p=1360450 He scored 60 points in a high school basketball game, was an ILH player of the year in both football and basketball, went to a powerhouse college football program, started six years with the Kansas City Chiefs, missed out on winning a Super Bowl ring by choosing to go to law school instead, became a lawyer, went into private practice and was the chairman of the Hawaii Labor Relations Board before retiring.

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Column: Federal pandemic money infuses Hawaii’s fiscal health https://www.staradvertiser.com/2024/12/22/editorial/on-politics/column-federal-pandemic-money-infuses-hawaiis-fiscal-health/ https://www.staradvertiser.com/2024/12/22/editorial/on-politics/column-federal-pandemic-money-infuses-hawaiis-fiscal-health/#respond Sun, 22 Dec 2024 10:05:00 +0000 https://www.staradvertiser.com/?p=1360221 Maybe Gov. Josh Green is stuck in a rut. Now midway through his first term as Hawaii’s governor, Green repeatedly brings up Hawaii’s bank account. He loves to focus on how much Hawaii has stashed away in the state’s rainy day fund.

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David Shapiro: Even promiscuous faith can help center the soul https://www.staradvertiser.com/2024/12/22/hawaii-news/david-shapiro-even-promiscuous-faith-can-help-center-the-soul/ https://www.staradvertiser.com/2024/12/22/hawaii-news/david-shapiro-even-promiscuous-faith-can-help-center-the-soul/#respond Sun, 22 Dec 2024 10:05:00 +0000 https://www.staradvertiser.com/?p=1360281 My family is of mixed faith, and though I’m not Christian, I went with the flow and joined the others in celebrating Christmas.

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Kokua Line: Why is rebuilding Kalapawai Roundabout so slow? https://www.staradvertiser.com/2024/12/22/hawaii-news/kokua-line/kokua-line-why-is-rebuilding-kalapawai-roundabout-so-slow/ https://www.staradvertiser.com/2024/12/22/hawaii-news/kokua-line/kokua-line-why-is-rebuilding-kalapawai-roundabout-so-slow/#respond Sun, 22 Dec 2024 10:05:00 +0000 https://www.staradvertiser.com/?p=1360289 Question: Why is it taking so long to rebuild the Kala­pawai Roundabout? This project has been underway for years. It’s great that they’re done with Phase 5, but there are four more phases to go — to redo a traffic circle that was working OK as it was.

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Rearview Mirror: How did Waikiki’s Barefoot Bar get its name? https://www.staradvertiser.com/2024/12/20/hawaii-news/rearview-mirror/rearview-mirror-the-captain-honolulu-hero-turned-out-to-be-a-sergeant/ https://www.staradvertiser.com/2024/12/20/hawaii-news/rearview-mirror/rearview-mirror-the-captain-honolulu-hero-turned-out-to-be-a-sergeant/#respond Fri, 20 Dec 2024 10:05:00 +0000 Every month or so, I like to respond to reader questions. The first one today is about “Captain Honolulu,” an afternoon TV show for kids. The second looks into how the Barefoot Bar in Waikiki got its name. And the last is about a couple of monkeys named Butch and Mary Ann.

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Facts of the Matter: Minuscule tardigrades show amazing resilience https://www.staradvertiser.com/2024/12/20/hawaii-news/facts-of-the-matter/facts-of-the-matter-minuscule-tardigrades-show-amazing-resilience/ https://www.staradvertiser.com/2024/12/20/hawaii-news/facts-of-the-matter/facts-of-the-matter-minuscule-tardigrades-show-amazing-resilience/#respond Fri, 20 Dec 2024 10:05:00 +0000 https://www.staradvertiser.com/?p=1360068 Tardigrades, often referred to as “water bears” due to their bearlike appearance, are among the most remarkable creatures on Earth. Though tiny — measuring between 0.3 to 0.5 millimeter (about .01 to .02 inch) long — they have captured the attention of scientists and enthusiasts alike because of their resilience to extreme environments. These microscopic invertebrates are found in diverse habitats, from the deepest ocean trenches to the highest mountain peaks. That they can survive conditions that would obliterate most other life forms makes tardigrades truly extraordinary.

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Kokua Line: Does city still mail property assessments? https://www.staradvertiser.com/2024/12/20/hawaii-news/kokua-line/kokua-line-does-city-still-mail-property-assessments/ https://www.staradvertiser.com/2024/12/20/hawaii-news/kokua-line/kokua-line-does-city-still-mail-property-assessments/#respond Fri, 20 Dec 2024 10:05:00 +0000 https://www.staradvertiser.com/?p=1360078 Question: Does the city still mail out property tax notices, or do we have to check online? I didn’t get anything this year.

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Kokua Line: When will Hawaiian Electric pay damage claim? https://www.staradvertiser.com/2024/12/19/hawaii-news/kokua-line/kokua-line-when-will-hawaiian-electric-pay-damage-claim/ https://www.staradvertiser.com/2024/12/19/hawaii-news/kokua-line/kokua-line-when-will-hawaiian-electric-pay-damage-claim/#respond Thu, 19 Dec 2024 10:05:00 +0000 https://www.staradvertiser.com/?p=1359949 Question: In early November, Hawaiian Electric contacted those affected by the June Downtown Honolulu power outage about a compromise payment. We were informed it may take over two weeks to process. This was in early November. I submitted my request and authorized release, but it is now about a month since doing so. When can we expect our payment?

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Kokua Line: Why must people wait in sun, rain for airport pickup? https://www.staradvertiser.com/2024/12/18/hawaii-news/kokua-line/kokua-line-why-must-people-wait-in-sun-rain-for-airport-pickup/ https://www.staradvertiser.com/2024/12/18/hawaii-news/kokua-line/kokua-line-why-must-people-wait-in-sun-rain-for-airport-pickup/#respond Wed, 18 Dec 2024 10:05:00 +0000 Question: Why is there no canopy over the Uber and Lyft ride pickup median at the Honolulu airport? Visitors and residents are left to stand in the sun or rain while waiting for their app rides. TheBus riders, too, I believe.

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Stephen Tsai: Brown rejects big money to complete mission at UH https://www.staradvertiser.com/2024/12/17/sports/stephen-tsai-brown-rejects-big-money-to-complete-mission-at-uh/ https://www.staradvertiser.com/2024/12/17/sports/stephen-tsai-brown-rejects-big-money-to-complete-mission-at-uh/#respond Tue, 17 Dec 2024 10:05:00 +0000 https://www.staradvertiser.com/?p=1359726 As a former tackle-obsessed middle linebacker, Hawaii football coach Chris Brown has done some crazy and nutso things.

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Jerry Campany: Baseball game still greatest Army-Navy contest held in Hawaii https://www.staradvertiser.com/2024/12/16/sports/jerry-campany-baseball-game-still-greatest-army-navy-contest-held-in-hawaii/ https://www.staradvertiser.com/2024/12/16/sports/jerry-campany-baseball-game-still-greatest-army-navy-contest-held-in-hawaii/#respond Mon, 16 Dec 2024 10:05:00 +0000 The week of the annual Army-Navy football game does different things to different people.

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Column: Gov. Green’s popularity provides shield for new fees https://www.staradvertiser.com/2024/12/15/editorial/on-politics/column-govs-popularity-shields-against-new-fees-for-needs/ https://www.staradvertiser.com/2024/12/15/editorial/on-politics/column-govs-popularity-shields-against-new-fees-for-needs/#respond Sun, 15 Dec 2024 10:05:00 +0000 As Gov. Josh Green prepares his 2026 campaign for reelection, he apparently is confident enough to edge into the next election with a call for new taxes.

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Volcanic Ash: Hawaii firearms squabble challenges U.S. high court https://www.staradvertiser.com/2024/12/15/hawaii-news/volcanic-ash/david-sjapiro-hawaii-firearms-squabble-challenges-u-s-high-court/ https://www.staradvertiser.com/2024/12/15/hawaii-news/volcanic-ash/david-sjapiro-hawaii-firearms-squabble-challenges-u-s-high-court/#respond Sun, 15 Dec 2024 10:05:00 +0000 https://www.staradvertiser.com/?p=1359449 There’s been hand-wringing from the political left about a constitutional crisis if Donald Trump ever refuses to comply with a U.S. Supreme Court ruling he doesn’t like.

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Kokua Line: Why does DMV take old license before mailing new one? https://www.staradvertiser.com/2024/12/15/hawaii-news/kokua-line/kokua-line-why-does-dmv-take-old-license-before-mailing-new-one/ https://www.staradvertiser.com/2024/12/15/hawaii-news/kokua-line/kokua-line-why-does-dmv-take-old-license-before-mailing-new-one/#respond Sun, 15 Dec 2024 10:05:00 +0000 https://www.staradvertiser.com/?p=1359472 Question: When renewing a Hawaii driver’s license, why can’t we keep our old license while we’re waiting for the new plastic license in the mail, which takes weeks? The temporary paper license the DMV issues at renewal isn’t acceptable by the TSA and even an expired plastic license would be (as long as it expired less than a year ago). Besides, a lot of people renew their license well before it expires so there is life left on the old license.

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Rearview Mirror: Kimchi and Spam musubi among year’s tasty topics https://www.staradvertiser.com/2024/12/13/hawaii-news/rearview-mirror/rearview-mirror-kimchi-and-spam-musubi-among-years-tasty-topics/ https://www.staradvertiser.com/2024/12/13/hawaii-news/rearview-mirror/rearview-mirror-kimchi-and-spam-musubi-among-years-tasty-topics/#respond Fri, 13 Dec 2024 10:05:00 +0000 https://www.staradvertiser.com/?p=1359236 This year in Rearview Mirror, we learned about a pilot who flew his plane under a Kauai bridge, we looked into the writing of the song “Mr. Sun Cho Lee,” by Bob Magoon and the Beamer brothers, and we learned about a buoy off Waikiki that was painted pink in protest.

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Kokua Line: Is UH warning foreign students about returning to U.S.? https://www.staradvertiser.com/2024/12/13/hawaii-news/kokua-line/kokua-line-is-uh-warning-foreign-students-about-returning-to-u-s/ https://www.staradvertiser.com/2024/12/13/hawaii-news/kokua-line/kokua-line-is-uh-warning-foreign-students-about-returning-to-u-s/#respond Fri, 13 Dec 2024 10:05:00 +0000 https://www.staradvertiser.com/?p=1359245 Question: My son goes to USC, and he said foreign students who plan to go home for winter break are being told to be back on campus before President-elect Donald Trump takes office. Is UH telling its foreign students anything like this?

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Kokua Line: Why isn’t cellphone OK for online test to drive? https://www.staradvertiser.com/2024/12/12/hawaii-news/kokua-line/kokua-line-why-isnt-cellphone-ok-for-online-test-to-drive/ https://www.staradvertiser.com/2024/12/12/hawaii-news/kokua-line/kokua-line-why-isnt-cellphone-ok-for-online-test-to-drive/#respond Thu, 12 Dec 2024 10:05:00 +0000 https://www.staradvertiser.com/?p=1359104 Question: To get a driver learner’s permit, you can take the written test online. But you can’t do it on a cell phone. Why? We do everything on our phones. The IRS even lets you file your taxes on your phone.

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Kokua Line: Why can homeless people dominate park’s pavilion? https://www.staradvertiser.com/2024/12/11/hawaii-news/kokua-line/kokua-line-why-can-homeless-people-dominate-parks-pavilion/ https://www.staradvertiser.com/2024/12/11/hawaii-news/kokua-line/kokua-line-why-can-homeless-people-dominate-parks-pavilion/#respond Wed, 11 Dec 2024 10:05:00 +0000 https://www.staradvertiser.com/?p=1358951 Question: Is the pavilion at Old Stadium Park made available on a first-come, first-served basis? Is that why homeless people and their unleashed, constantly barking dogs are able to stay there throughout the day and night, day to day? They use fireworks at night continuing through the holidays. HPD is there probably checking for drugs. When is the pavilion available for others?

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Tech View: Buying a new computer? Here’s what to consider https://www.staradvertiser.com/2024/12/11/hawaii-news/tech-view/tech-buying-a-new-computer-heres-what-to-consider/ https://www.staradvertiser.com/2024/12/11/hawaii-news/tech-view/tech-buying-a-new-computer-heres-what-to-consider/#respond Wed, 11 Dec 2024 10:05:00 +0000 The holiday season is prime time for the purchase of new computers. Gifts, prepping students for the next semester, or setting up businesses to hit the ground running in the new year — are all high on the list for many folks. Black Friday has passed, but deals still abound in brick-and-­mortar stores. And Cyber Monday has turned into Cyber Week and even Cyber Season. What should folks look for?

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Kokua Line: What’s the process to report food poisoning? https://www.staradvertiser.com/2024/12/10/hawaii-news/kokua-line/kokua-line-whats-proper-food-poisoning-etiquette/ https://www.staradvertiser.com/2024/12/10/hawaii-news/kokua-line/kokua-line-whats-proper-food-poisoning-etiquette/#respond Tue, 10 Dec 2024 10:05:00 +0000 https://www.staradvertiser.com/?p=1358798 Question: What is the correct procedure to inform a restaurant about an apparent case of food poisoning? Should I call? Show up in person? I’d like to know whether anyone else had a problem. How do I report it?

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Stephen Tsai: Be wary before you think about transferring https://www.staradvertiser.com/2024/12/10/sports/stephen-tsai-be-wary-before-you-think-about-transferring/ https://www.staradvertiser.com/2024/12/10/sports/stephen-tsai-be-wary-before-you-think-about-transferring/#respond Tue, 10 Dec 2024 10:05:00 +0000 https://www.staradvertiser.com/?p=1358807 Times are hard on the boulevard, which means this year’s gifts will be unsolicited advice.

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Sjarif Goldstein: Honolulu Marathon brings back memories of friend who lost battle to cancer https://www.staradvertiser.com/2024/12/09/sports/sjarif-goldstein-honolulu-marathon-brings-back-memories-of-friend-who-lost-battle-to-cancer/ https://www.staradvertiser.com/2024/12/09/sports/sjarif-goldstein-honolulu-marathon-brings-back-memories-of-friend-who-lost-battle-to-cancer/#respond Mon, 09 Dec 2024 10:05:00 +0000 https://www.staradvertiser.com/?p=1358659 The Honolulu Marathon means different things to different people. For some it’s the culmination of months of training, for others it’s a boost in income from the influx of tourists. To some it’s a traffic obstacle to plan around, and to others it’s an excuse to visit Hawaii once a year.

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Column: $80M for 2 paths for walkers, bikers? Bridge too far https://www.staradvertiser.com/2024/12/08/editorial/on-politics/column-80m-for-2-paths-for-walkers-bikers-bridge-too-far/ https://www.staradvertiser.com/2024/12/08/editorial/on-politics/column-80m-for-2-paths-for-walkers-bikers-bridge-too-far/#respond Sun, 08 Dec 2024 10:05:00 +0000 Bicycles are considered a cheap and easy way to get around. Even along sometimes hot and hilly Honolulu routes, bikes have their place.

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Column: Navy must right Red Hill fuel-spill wrongs https://www.staradvertiser.com/2024/12/08/editorial/island-voices/column-navy-must-right-red-hill-fuel-spill-wrongs/ https://www.staradvertiser.com/2024/12/08/editorial/island-voices/column-navy-must-right-red-hill-fuel-spill-wrongs/#respond Sun, 08 Dec 2024 10:05:00 +0000 https://www.staradvertiser.com/?p=1358401 How long does it take to learn a lesson? How is community trust rebuilt? And how much are the purity of our water and the health of Hawaii’s people worth?

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Column: Public needs legislative transparency https://www.staradvertiser.com/2024/12/08/editorial/island-voices/column-public-needs-legislative-transparency/ https://www.staradvertiser.com/2024/12/08/editorial/island-voices/column-public-needs-legislative-transparency/#respond Sun, 08 Dec 2024 10:05:00 +0000 https://www.staradvertiser.com/?p=1358402 I began going to the state Legislature in 1984 on behalf of the ACLU to support and oppose bills relating to civil rights. In those days everything was hard copy. To follow what was happening in the Legislature, one needed to go to the Legislature and go through stacks of paper every day to identify and track bills of interest. This was prohibitive to the average citizen.

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David Shapiro: High times at the Capitol as legal pot rises anew https://www.staradvertiser.com/2024/12/08/hawaii-news/david-shapiro-high-times-at-the-capitol-as-legal-pot-rises-anew/ https://www.staradvertiser.com/2024/12/08/hawaii-news/david-shapiro-high-times-at-the-capitol-as-legal-pot-rises-anew/#respond Sun, 08 Dec 2024 10:05:00 +0000 https://www.staradvertiser.com/?p=1358498 Hawaii legislators have been slow to legalize recreational cannabis, which frustrates advocates but gives us the advantage of learning from states that have gone before.

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Kokua Line: How can I cash ruined savings bond? https://www.staradvertiser.com/2024/12/08/hawaii-news/kokua-line/kokua-line-how-can-i-cash-ruined-savings-bond/ https://www.staradvertiser.com/2024/12/08/hawaii-news/kokua-line/kokua-line-how-can-i-cash-ruined-savings-bond/#respond Sun, 08 Dec 2024 10:05:00 +0000 https://www.staradvertiser.com/?p=1358509 Question: I recently found my U.S. savings bonds in a safe but unfortunately the bonds were covered in mildew and parts of them were eaten away. The serial numbers are still visible and intact. Is there anywhere where I can take them to be cashed out?

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Rearview Mirror: 2024 columns spotlighted Obama Sr., Dick Tracy tale https://www.staradvertiser.com/2024/12/06/hawaii-news/rearview-mirror/rearview-mirror-2024-columns-spotlighted-obama-sr-dick-tracy-tale/ https://www.staradvertiser.com/2024/12/06/hawaii-news/rearview-mirror/rearview-mirror-2024-columns-spotlighted-obama-sr-dick-tracy-tale/#respond Fri, 06 Dec 2024 10:05:00 +0000 https://www.staradvertiser.com/?p=1358298 Every December, I review the previous 11 months and write a two-part series of things I learned during the year. Writing this column is a process of discovery for me that I thoroughly enjoy. Here are some highlights.

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Kokua Line: How do I get refund from Harris Jewelry? https://www.staradvertiser.com/2024/12/06/hawaii-news/kokua-line/kokua-line-how-do-i-get-refund-from-harris-jewelry/ https://www.staradvertiser.com/2024/12/06/hawaii-news/kokua-line/kokua-line-how-do-i-get-refund-from-harris-jewelry/#respond Fri, 06 Dec 2024 10:05:00 +0000 Question: Did Harris Jewelry ever have stores in Hawaii?

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Facts of the Matter: Snowball Earth hypothesis: A planet frozen in time https://www.staradvertiser.com/2024/12/06/hawaii-news/facts-of-the-matter/facts-of-the-matter-snowball-earth-hypothesis-a-planet-frozen-in-time/ https://www.staradvertiser.com/2024/12/06/hawaii-news/facts-of-the-matter/facts-of-the-matter-snowball-earth-hypothesis-a-planet-frozen-in-time/#respond Fri, 06 Dec 2024 10:05:00 +0000 Imagine the entire Earth locked in a deep freeze, covered in ice from the poles to the equator. This is the essence of the Snowball Earth hypothesis, a theory that suggests our planet may have been entirely or nearly entirely frozen over multiple times in its ancient past. It’s an idea that sounds like science fiction, but there is strong evidence to back it up.

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Kokua Line: Will Re-use Hawai‘i and HNL Tool Library reopen? https://www.staradvertiser.com/2024/12/05/hawaii-news/kokua-line/kokua-line-will-re-use-hawaii-and-hnl-tool-library-reopen/ https://www.staradvertiser.com/2024/12/05/hawaii-news/kokua-line/kokua-line-will-re-use-hawaii-and-hnl-tool-library-reopen/#respond Thu, 05 Dec 2024 10:05:00 +0000 https://www.staradvertiser.com/?p=1358153 Question: Will the HNL Tool Library ever reopen? It closed when Re-use Hawai‘i closed in August.

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Tech View: 12 Days of Technology offers practical advice https://www.staradvertiser.com/2024/12/04/hawaii-news/tech-view/tech-12-days-of-technology-offers-practical-advice/ https://www.staradvertiser.com/2024/12/04/hawaii-news/tech-view/tech-12-days-of-technology-offers-practical-advice/#respond Wed, 04 Dec 2024 10:05:00 +0000 Technology improves our lives in many ways, so it can be tempting to go overboard during the holidays. To ensure your holiday season is merry, here are 12 days of tech tips to keep you and your ohana safe and happy.

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Kokua Line: Where are the Christmas parades? https://www.staradvertiser.com/2024/12/04/hawaii-news/kokua-line/kokua-line-where-are-the-christmas-parades/ https://www.staradvertiser.com/2024/12/04/hawaii-news/kokua-line/kokua-line-where-are-the-christmas-parades/#respond Wed, 04 Dec 2024 10:05:00 +0000 https://www.staradvertiser.com/?p=1358007 Question: What is the schedule for Honolulu City Lights? We have guests coming in who might enjoy it. Also, where can we find information about other Christmas parades?

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Kokua Line: Is Postal Service Christmas mailer correct? https://www.staradvertiser.com/2024/12/03/hawaii-news/kokua-line/kokua-line-is-postal-service-christmas-mailer-correct/ https://www.staradvertiser.com/2024/12/03/hawaii-news/kokua-line/kokua-line-is-postal-service-christmas-mailer-correct/#respond Tue, 03 Dec 2024 10:05:00 +0000 https://www.staradvertiser.com/?p=1357882 Question: Are the Christmas ship-by dates in the Postal Service mailer correct? I thought Hawaii was earlier.

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Dave Reardon: Time to think about future of UH sports after busy week https://www.staradvertiser.com/2024/12/02/sports/dave-reardon-time-to-think-about-future-of-uh-sports-after-busy-week/ https://www.staradvertiser.com/2024/12/02/sports/dave-reardon-time-to-think-about-future-of-uh-sports-after-busy-week/#respond Mon, 02 Dec 2024 10:05:00 +0000 https://www.staradvertiser.com/?p=1357777 Saturday was senior night for the University of Hawaii football team, nearing the end of the busiest sports week of the year at UH, if not in the state.

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Column: Gov. Green fortunate on good economy, but dark clouds loom https://www.staradvertiser.com/2024/12/01/editorial/on-politics/column-gov-fortunate-on-good-economy-but-dark-clouds-loom/ https://www.staradvertiser.com/2024/12/01/editorial/on-politics/column-gov-fortunate-on-good-economy-but-dark-clouds-loom/#respond Sun, 01 Dec 2024 10:05:00 +0000 A recent local opinion piece carries the message: “State needs to rein in wild spending.”

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David Shapiro: Demonizing trans people not path to U.S. greatness https://www.staradvertiser.com/2024/12/01/hawaii-news/david-shapiro-demonizing-trans-people-not-path-to-u-s-greatness/ https://www.staradvertiser.com/2024/12/01/hawaii-news/david-shapiro-demonizing-trans-people-not-path-to-u-s-greatness/#respond Sun, 01 Dec 2024 10:05:00 +0000 https://www.staradvertiser.com/?p=1357620 You don’t see many displays of class in Washington anymore, but freshman U.S. Rep. Sarah McBride showed how it’s done in response to a catty attack by fellow Rep. Nancy Mace, backed by House Speaker Mike Johnson.

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Kokua Line: Does Social Security office require appointment? https://www.staradvertiser.com/2024/12/01/hawaii-news/kokua-line/kokua-line-does-social-security-office-require-appointment/ https://www.staradvertiser.com/2024/12/01/hawaii-news/kokua-line/kokua-line-does-social-security-office-require-appointment/#respond Sun, 01 Dec 2024 10:05:00 +0000 https://www.staradvertiser.com/?p=1357634 Question: I heard you cannot walk into the Social Security office anymore. Is this true? I have a problem that I need help with as the instructions in the mail did not make sense to me. I planned to go to the office but my friend said to check first.

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Rearview Mirror: Chicago-Hawaii connections are plentiful and run deep https://www.staradvertiser.com/2024/11/29/hawaii-news/rearview-mirror/rearview-mirror-chicago-hawaii-connections-are-plentiful-and-run-deep/ https://www.staradvertiser.com/2024/11/29/hawaii-news/rearview-mirror/rearview-mirror-chicago-hawaii-connections-are-plentiful-and-run-deep/#respond Fri, 29 Nov 2024 10:05:00 +0000 https://www.staradvertiser.com/?p=1357386 I was looking for information on a Japanese submarine between Maui and the Big Island during World War II. I found an article about it written by journalism professor and writer Peter von Buol.

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Kokua Line: When is town hall on higher sewer fees? https://www.staradvertiser.com/2024/11/29/hawaii-news/kokua-line/kokua-line-when-is-town-hall-on-higher-sewer-fees/ https://www.staradvertiser.com/2024/11/29/hawaii-news/kokua-line/kokua-line-when-is-town-hall-on-higher-sewer-fees/#respond Fri, 29 Nov 2024 10:05:00 +0000 https://www.staradvertiser.com/?p=1357390 Question: At least before the Board of Water Supply raised water rates, they had a bunch of community meetings where people could vent their concerns. This plan for the big sewer fee increase from the city came out of nowhere as far as I am concerned.

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