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Letters for Saturday, March 14, 2020

Gabbard has done little for Hawai‘i Exactly what has Tulsi Gabbard done for Hawai‘i? It feels like we have been taken for a ride while…

There are other serious health issues here

COVID-19 is not the only serious health issue facing our community. The world, the state and our island are worried about the possible spread of…

Letter for Thursday, March 12, 2020

Mahalo to the family at the college farmers’ market I just wanted to say “mahalo” to the family that helped my disabled wife at the…

An exercise in civic engagement

Game on. HB2541 HD1 which among other things proposes to increase Hawai‘i’s minimum wage to $13, is scheduled for its first hearing in the Hawai‘i…

Letter for Tuesday, March 10, 2020

Don’t just vote climate change Politicians try to whip up voter frenzy and gain brownie points over climate change. Do you trust them? They have…

Letters for Monday, March 9, 2020

Minimum wage is out of balance Hawai‘i state lawmakers, please move forward with a minimum-wage increase that is substantial enough to make a difference in…

Innocent until proven guilty

In the hue and cry over Councilman Arthur Brun’s difficulties, there have been voices insisting he be removed from office, even before he is convicted…

Letter for Friday, March 6, 2020

Battle sickness with steam These are the main ways that influenza and colds spread: • By direct transmission (when an infected person sneezes mucus directly…