#big island now commentary
LETTER: Thirty Meter Telescope
“This telescope project has caused a firestorm of anger from the Hawaiian community that I’ve never seen in my entire 43 years living in Hawaii.”
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: 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: 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: Don’t Rebuild Pohoiki Boat Ramp
“To hear of plans of reconstructing the Pohoiki Beach ramp is disheartening!”
LETTER: Condolences Upon Death of Rooster Bill
My heart broke when I heard that Rooster Bill had died.
LETTER: Why Limit Airport Transportation Options?
“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
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
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.
LETTER: Hawai‘i Not Prepared for Disaster
“The Mayor, City Council and State of Hawaii wasting billions while not preparing for the next big coming ocean disaster.”
LETTER: National Park Service Will Pose Challenge to Completing Frontage Road
The Kona Community Development Plan has a frontage road going from Honokohau Harbor to Kona International Airport alongside Queen Kaahumanu Highway.
LETTER: Too Many Accidents on Painted Church Road
Yet AGAIN… another accident on Painted Church Road in Captain Cook (8/5/17)!
LETTER: HMSA and Primary Care Physicians
A good Primary Care Provider is an invaluable asset to your health. Yet somewhere along the way, that value has come into question.
LETTER: Testimony Needed on Keaukaha Waste Water Issue
Testify at 2:30 p.m. today in Hilo Council Chambers, or via satellite from Kona, Pāhoa, Kamuela, etc.
LETTER: Issues with Mayor Kim’s Administration
Mayor Harry Kim’s administration has been in office roughly six months. The way I’ve been treated over this period of time has been nothing short of abysmal, and made me very discouraged about interacting with his administration about transportation issues. It isn’t very appealing to get a phone call from the mayor directly, who proceeds […]
