Editorial: A question for President Biden on oil and gas
Every so often President Biden makes himself available to the press to ask a question—when he’s not walking to or from a helicopter—and we have a suggestion for the next opportunity:
Commentary: Eliminate interest to ease student debt crisis
President Joe Biden has canceled more than $15 billion in student loans for 675,000 borrowers, more than any other U.S. president. Still, this amounts to only about 1% of the $1.75 trillion of currently outstanding student debt.
Editorial: How many red lines can Putin cross before Biden declares, ‘Enough’?
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy appealed directly to Congress Wednesday to establish a no-fly zone over his country — a request that the Biden administration has already rejected. He wants Poland’s MiG-29 jets so Ukraine can fight for control of Ukrainian skies instead of opening them so Russian planes can attack civilian areas at will. Again, the Biden administration says no.
Big Island Press Club announces Torch of Light, Lava Tube awards
The Big Island Press Club awards its annual meritorious Torch of Light Award to state Sen. Dru Mamo Kanuha, a Democrat representing Kona and Ka’u, and the Lava Tube dishonor award to a group of 10 state senators, including Sen. Joy San Buenaventura, a Democrat representing Puna and Ka’u.
Island Life: Morning splendor
Hualalai is lit up as the sun rises earier this year.
Shot 9 times at New Zealand mosque, survivor walks for peace
WELLINGTON, New Zealand — The lingering injuries from being shot nine times did not stop Temel Atacocugu from completing a two-week walk and bike ride for peace on Tuesday, the third anniversary of a gunman’s slaughter of 51 Muslim worshippers.
Runnin with Rani: A weekend of racing and beer tasting
It certainly was a breath of fresh air to see unmasked runners toeing the start line at Saturday’s 14th Annual Run for Hops 10K and 5K races held at the BMW of Hawaii Dealership.
