Study up and stick to facts, please
Section A of WHT Aug. 29, reminded me why I sometimes feel as if people really do live in alternate universes. Both Bill Hastings and David Taylor were prompted to respond to Dennis Gregory’s poorly researched opinion piece (“Road to statehood littered with what ifs”) on Aug. 23.
Island residents voted for US alignment
This is in answer to Dennis Gregory’s Your Voice (Aug. 23) “Road to statehood littered with what ifs.”
Making Waves: A tale of two candidates
It’s shaping up to be a real Big Island-style election for mayor, the little guy versus the big guy, a David and Goliath kinda thing.
Letters to the Editor: September 2, 2020
Let’s get writing
Making Waves: An aloha to Harry Kim
It’s time to say aloha to Harry Kim and look back on what he’s done for our island.
Making Waves: Secrets of the Electoral College
On Wednesday morning, Nov. 4, we’ll wake up to see who’s president.
Making Waves: They’re off and running
The Hawaii County race for mayor is on, and 15 contestants are chomping at the bit to win.
Making Waves: First impressions
We shouldn’t pay any attention to skin color; I don’t, probably because the first time I saw black people it was a good experience.
Making Waves: Hear the music of the message
Most people wait for their paycheck to go shopping but nowadays they just wait for a riot. It’s “Hey, look, they just broke into Walmart, let’s go get a flat screen TV.”
Letters to the Editor: May 31, 2020
Minnesota officer hurt all of his brothers, sisters
Making Waves: There has to be a better way
I can’t put my finger on it but there’s something creepy about arresting someone just for strolling out of his hotel room, especially in Hawaii.
Making Waves: Yes, there will be a Christmas
Yes, Virginia there is a Santa Claus, his sleigh will be sprayed down with antiseptic and he might be wearing a mask, but chances are he’ll be flying as usual this year.
Making Waves: Hope happens
Funny how things always get better.
Making Waves: There will be great days ahead
It will be a great day!
My Turn: Spread the facts, not the virus
A poll released Sunday from NBC and the Wall Street Journal shows that there is a huge disparity between Democrats and Republicans about how seriously to take the Coronavirus. Seventy-nine percent of Democrats say that they believe the worst is yet to come, compared to only 40% of Republicans. Sixty-one percent of Democrats say they have stopped attending large public gatherings, while only 30% of Republicans say the same.
Making Waves: Go easy folks, this too shall pass
Sleeping in my bed in the morning, my eyes slowly open. I fumble for the remote and click on the news and there it is blaring away, coronavirus! Coronavirus!
Letters to the Editor: 03-03-20
Contracts must be fulfilled
Making Waves: Some just don’t get it
The TMT people dont get it.
Making Waves: Vote or get ready for another four years
The elections coming up, whos it gonna be?
Business as usual in Hawaii
I knew it. The County of Hawaii stopped recycling and now cars and trucks are backed up clear to the highway. People sit in a catatonic state inching their way to the dump.
