Opinion
LETTER: Support—With Conditions—Bill Relating to OHA Budget
February 7, 2019 · 7:44 PM UTC
“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
February 3, 2019 · 7:52 PM UTC
Hawaiian Telcom recently rolled out a new $2.99 monthly add-on fee for all of their customers.
LETTER: Hawai‘i’s Submarine Fiber-Optic Cables Reaching End of Life Span
January 18, 2019 · 11:15 PM UTC
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
November 28, 2018 · 9:22 PM UTC
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’
November 19, 2018 · 7:08 PM UTC
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
November 16, 2018 · 11:54 PM UTC
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: Seeking Ironman Spectathlete From Saturday Night
October 16, 2018 · 6:30 PM UTC
“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
October 10, 2018 · 7:07 PM UTC
“If funding for public education continues to fall short, the costs to our communities will be much, much higher than a small surcharge.”
LETTER: Don’t Rebuild Pohoiki Boat Ramp
September 27, 2018 · 6:53 PM UTC
“To hear of plans of reconstructing the Pohoiki Beach ramp is disheartening!”
LETTER: The Future of EU in Wake of Trump’s Betrayal
July 21, 2018 · 9:00 PM UTC
“Trump’s rampage against our most trusted and faithful allies sent shivers throughout the city, especially in the halls of the European Parliament… “
LETTER: Bus System Audit Findings
May 26, 2018 · 1:22 AM UTC
“It is imperative that you prioritize providing decent day-to-day, dependable public transportation BEFORE spending any more money…”
LETTER: Kealakehe Elementary Needs Additional Parking
May 12, 2018 · 8:42 PM UTC
We received $300,000 in capital funding to provide additional parking in 2015, that we have yet to utilize.
LETTER: Condolences Upon Death of Rooster Bill
April 5, 2018 · 8:16 PM UTC
My heart broke when I heard that Rooster Bill had died.
LETTER: Lono Kona Subdivision & Hawai‘i County Taxpayers Deserve Better
March 30, 2018 · 7:06 PM UTC
I don’t live in the Lono Kona subdivision slated for a sewer connection upgrade, but I’ve followed the bidding process for this project.
LETTER: President of Hawai‘i Homeschool Network Opposes SB 2323
February 13, 2018 · 12:30 AM UTC
As the founder and president of the Hawaii Homeschool Network, I am deeply concerned about three recently proposed bills that have been introduced regarding homeschooling in Hawaii.
LETTER: Preservation of Existing Roadway Inventory Has Suffered
January 13, 2018 · 9:30 PM UTC
The Hawaii Department of Transportation decided to defer most roadway capacity projects in 2016.
LETTER: Why Limit Airport Transportation Options?
December 19, 2017 · 9:34 PM UTC
“Hawai‘i took the long route to increasing consumer choice at its largest state airport, but it arrived there nevertheless, if only temporarily.”
LETTER: In Response to Stories About Sexual Harassment
December 13, 2017 · 12:19 AM UTC
This letter is in response to the articles covering the sexual harassment allegations made against men in the media and government throughout the United States.
LETTER: Santa Cause Campaign Redirects Funds to Needy
December 11, 2017 · 11:53 PM UTC
The Santa Cause is a campaign that is hoping to redefine the image of Santa Claus into a more efficient tool to help the sick and needy.