Make your voice heard by submitting your opinion about various local, national and world news topics through a letter to the editor.
Oahu needs a new landfill and it seems the one thing most of us can agree on is that it should not be located above an aquifer. A modest proposal: Designate Kawainui Marsh as the new site. Read more
A recent letter correctly warned that Avalon Group’s proposed 158-unit high-density housing project threatens Manoa (“More scrutiny needed for Aria Lane in Manoa,” Star-Advertiser, Dec. 16). Read more
The Dec. 7 article, “Seniors need our support to stay in the homes they love,” by The New York Times’ Michelle Cottle, is especially relevant for Hawaii because of the increasing number of our kupuna who are forced to leave because of the inflated cost of living. Read more
“Make America Great Again” is a scam for making President-elect Donald Trump and his close associates even richer. Read more
To my fellow citizens of the state of Hawaii: After the victory of President-elect Donald Trump in the recent election, I feel hopeful that my children and grandchildren may have a chance to live the American dream. Read more
Mahalo for considering vehicle registration exemptions for military veterans. Read more
Trump will make America better, just watch. Read more
Justice must be served in order to allow Maui wildfire survivors to heal and move on. Read more
Majority rule does not necessarily mean effective rule. Read more
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Help prevent Honolulu vehicle collisions and save a life. Read more
Plans to update UH Manoa’s mall should include the planting of native species. Read more
Why wasn’t it covered widely in America? My ancestors were demolished in Hiroshima, so I’m taking your silence very personally, America. Read more
While we can rejoice in the safe return of Tonka, one must ask at what price. Read more
The Sand Island plant has been discharging primary treated wastewater since 1979 approximately two miles offshore to a depth of 240 feet. Read more
Open land in Hawaii is scarce, and our government should do everything within its power to preserve it. Read more
Since Hawaiian is an official language for Hawaii, shouldn’t it be taught in our schools? Read more
Corporate billionaires are drooling over the spoils they expect to gain. Read more
The Biden administration is planning to rush the last of over $6 billion remaining in Ukraine security assistance out the door by Inauguration Day. Read more
Members of the LGBTQ community are often victims of social injustice. Read more
The problem with the new site is obvious. Read more
