VOICES: The continuing legacy of American veterans in the workplace
As our country emerges from the longest war in its history, the 4.5 million veterans who served during this period are poised to lead our workforce — and the U.S. economy — into the next decades.
Letters for Wednesday, November 10, 2021
• Mahalo for being honest • Getting vaccinated is the RIGHT thing to do • Eviction Again for the Families of Salt Pond • Let’s get COVID under control before the holidays • Remember, Remember the 5th of November
HOOSER: Legislative accountability problems and solutions
Having a government that works for the people, and that operates in a manner that is transparent and accountable is a goal that cuts across ideological lines.
Letters for Monday, November 8, 2021
• Getting vaccinated is your duty • Keiki should be a priority too
Letters for Sunday, November 7, 2021
• Ige’s relaxing restrictions makes more questions • Again, homeless kupuna gets short end of stick
Letter for Friday, November 5, 2021
• Beach access for locals is a must
Letters for Thursday, November 4, 2021
• Long overdue MAHALO • Heavy duty trucks require everyone’s attention • Wonderful Round-About
VOICES: Traveler testing beats vaccine passports
According to The Garden Island on Nov. 3 (aka 20 months into flatten the curve), Mayor Kawakami feels pressured by Governor Ige’s proclamation regarding opening restaurants at full capacity. Specifically, he feels we may have “no choice” but to start requiring proof of COVID vaccine or a negative test within 48 hours in order to go to restaurants and other select businesses. Just like they currently do in O‘ahu.
Letters for Wednesday, November 3, 2021
• Identifying COVID clusters critical • Roundabouts the answer to better traffic flow • Kahale non-answer leaves electorate questioning
VOICES: Feminist resolution enacts change
Ever wonder if the county’s Administration office is supporting equity and economic justice during COVID-19’s feminist recovery initiative plan?
Letters for Tuesday, November 1, 2021
• Bring back the payphones • More aloha ambassadors needed • Home builder feels concessions have been made
Letter for Monday, November 1, 2021
• To Hirono: Meet with residents about radar project
Letters for Sunday, October 31, 2021
• Travelers, test upon your return • Hypersonic missiles can evade our defenses • A couple of traffic questions
VOICES: Climate conference crucial to the world
This month’s Conference of the Parties (COP) is critical for the future of the climate, and being widely thought of as the last chance for world leaders to commit to action on the climate crisis.
VOICES: For your grandchildren, try eating a plant-based diet for three weeks
I would like to ask you to do yourself a huge favor. If you do me this favor, it will allow you to have a happy, healthy retirement.
Letters for Wednesday, October 27, 2021
• Koloa roundabout is hazardous • Wild cats of Kaua‘i should be honored
HOOSER: The truth about vote-trading
Recently, I wrote a column in which I suggested that President Joe Biden should “Give them (those who are blocking the Build Back Better legislation) a freeway, an airport, a rail system or maybe a football stadium. Name an aircraft carrier, battleship or destroyer after them. Just cut the deal.”
Letters for Monday, October 25, 2021
• Infrastructure before housing • Pay people a livable wage
VOICES: Are you using your device or is it using you?
It’s sometimes hard to imagine what life would be like without the ease and abundance of technology we have today. We get business done with it, speak to our family and friends, watch movies, TV and play games.
Letters for Sunday, October 24, 2021
• Keep supporting local small businesses • Keep ‘Hideaways’ access in perpetuity