Discussion
LETTER: Hawai‘i’s Submarine Fiber-Optic Cables Reaching End of Life Span
Hawaii has three main submarine fiber-optic cables that link all main islands. Two of these cables will be reaching the end of their 25 year lifespan.
LETTER: Water Pollution Offshore Honoliʻi Beach
I am writing to inform you of an action that is required on behalf of the community to safeguard our ocean and our general safety and health.
LETTER: ‘State Agency May Have Blacklisted My Email Address’
I’ve had issues with two state departments, Hawaii Department of Transportation and the Department of Land and Natural Resources.
LETTER: Locals Demand Entrance Fee to Green Sands
In a menacing manner, some local Hawaiians near South Point said we were required to pay a $20 fee for entrance to Green Sands.
LETTER: Airport Police Tried to Block Free Speech Protest
Hilo Airport Police on Thursday, Nov. 1st tried to block free speech protest of Military F-22 Raptor public tours at Hilo airport.
LETTER: Funding Drastically Cut for Man With Disabilities
I am his mom. My son is 39 years old. He has been brain damaged since 1979 when he fell victim to an epidemic of spinal meningitis on Kona side.
LETTER: Seeking Ironman Spectathlete From Saturday Night
“I would be so grateful if you would publish this request on your site and social media channels, and if the lady recognizes herself and wants to contact me, she can get my details from you.”
LETTER: Paying Taxes is Our Responsibility
“If funding for public education continues to fall short, the costs to our communities will be much, much higher than a small surcharge.”
LETTER: Vote No on Proposed Constitutional Amendment
Hawaii voters will be asked to decide on a proposed constitutional amendment that would give the Legislature the authority to create one of the largest tax increases in Hawaii’s history.
LETTER: Don’t Rebuild Pohoiki Boat Ramp
“To hear of plans of reconstructing the Pohoiki Beach ramp is disheartening!”
LETTER: National Park Service Should Request Assistance
The Hawaii Volcanoes National Park wants to reopen the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park eventually.
LETTER: Issue of Air Quality Serious Concern
My letter, titled “Is Lava the Ultimate Lemon?”, appeared first in BigIslandNow in mid-June.
LETTER: Traffic Never Seen Before
I drove home from waimea last night at 5 and encountered traffic i have never seen before.
LETTER: The Future of EU in Wake of Trump’s Betrayal
“Trump’s rampage against our most trusted and faithful allies sent shivers throughout the city, especially in the halls of the European Parliament… “
LETTER: Former Red Cross Worker Not Wishing to Volunteer Any Further
This is a Chronology of the events leading up to my leaving Red Cross and not wishing to volunteer any further.
LETTER: Is Lava the Ultimate Lemon?
It isn’t possible to read the accounts and see the images of those affected and displaced by the lava flows, and not be moved.
LETTER: Bus System Audit Findings
“It is imperative that you prioritize providing decent day-to-day, dependable public transportation BEFORE spending any more money…”
LETTER: Lava Disaster Could Worsen Hawai‘i Pension Crisis
The effect on the state’s economy of recent volcanic activity on Hawaii Island might last longer than many realize.
