Discussion
LETTER: July 4 Is a Triple Holiday for Hawai‘i, Celebrating 1776, 1894, 1960
July 4, 1960, marked the date when the US flag with 50 stars was first officially displayed.
LETTER: There’s Something About Hawai‘i
Of course, there’s the tacky, touristy, pricey side, but this is an island with many faces. It’s one of the ‘other’ faces that startles me.
LETTER: ‘Queen’s Health Systems Does Not Value Nurses Equally’
Queen’s management has refused to join the discussion or settle a fair contract that treats the nurses at NHCH as equals to the nurses at other Queen’s facilities.
LETTER: Concerns With Siting of PGV
I read with interest the recent coverage of the restoration of service of the facilities at PGV, particularly the comments of State Senator Russell Ruderman.
LETTER: Hardworking Employees Do Positive Things for Our Island
I’ve noticed people are quick point out negative things about county government, but there is a lot hardworking employees that do positive things for our island community who are not acknowledged.
LETTER: One Year Ago in Pāhoa
Dear Editor – one year ago I started with a coffee and Muffin in Pahoa on 3rd of May in the late morning and took a bath in Ahalanui beach park approx
LETTER: Honoring President Sanford B. Dole on His 175th Birthday
Sanford B. Dole was native-born at Punahou on April 23, 1844—a school founded by his father, missionary Daniel Dole.
LETTER: North Hawai‘i Community Hospital Faces Challenges
One challenge is obtaining and keeping qualified personnel.
LETTER: North Hawai‘i Community Hospital Nurses Need Your Support
Why aren’t there laws mandating nurse-to-patient ratios?
LETTER: Hawaiian Language Never Illegal or Banned in Schools
PBS “Insights” show said Hawaiian language was “forbidden in schools.”
LETTER: No Aloha at Hapuna
Yesterday at Hapuna, we ran into some young men who don’t know the meaning of “aloha.”
LETTER: Zonta Club of Hilo Supports Automatic Voter Registration
The Zonta club of Hilo supports SB412 to enact an automatic voter registration process in the state of Hawai‘i.
LETTER: Access to Healthier Food Options Key to Ending Health Disparities
Read the latest national rankings on state health and Hawaii inevitably is listed as one of the healthiest states.
LETTER: Living With Cesspools Becomes a Long Series of ‘Situations’
As the founder of Cesspools Anonymous, I want to testify.
LETTER: Questions About Whale Deaths
“My interest in them is not for what scientific knowledge can be TAKEN from them, but as living family & good neighbors.”
LETTER: Support—With Conditions—Bill Relating to OHA Budget
“I hope my testimony reaches you and is reviewed with compassion for Hawaiians everywhere and is also taken under consideration with regard to the suggestions…”
LETTER: Bill Stuffing on Hawaiian Telcom’s Part
Hawaiian Telcom recently rolled out a new $2.99 monthly add-on fee for all of their customers.
