As I See It: Investigations
In a normal world certain things progress in an order dictated by science, law, logic or custom. If an unusual event occurs an investigation may be appropriate. Many investigations are purely scientific. Why was there a fire today? Some have both social and scientific significance. What caused the fire that burned down Lahaina? Some have social, scientific and legal significance. Who was responsible for the fire that burned down Lahaina? One expects an orderly progression from incident to question to answers.
Letters- your voive – for Thursday, October 5, 2023
Learning from Katrina mistakes
Letters – Your voice – for Saturday, September 30, 2023
‘We grieve for the soul of our nation’
Root Cause
There are a lot of situations that are newsworthy. Close to home, homelessness, or as some prefer to identify it, houselessness. In most American cities a conspicuous community of those without a fixed address has accumulated. Some, the less unfortunate, still have a vehicle they can lock and feel somewhat safe in, but not secure. They may have to relocate daily or even more frequently.
Your Views for September 18
Be prepared to vote in 2024
Letters- your voice – for Friday, September 15, 2023
Roth doesn’t get it
Are electric and self-driving cars really a good idea?
Politicians and pundits get excited about new technology they barely or don’t even understand. Too often their pronouncements are based on, or taken literally from press releases. I’m not against new technology, but someone has to cool off the hype before we corner ourselves based on belief that exceeds possibility.
Agtech, Aquatech offer huge opportunities for Hawaii
Most people in Hawaii understand we need to diversify our economy to include more than tourism income and military spending. We also understand the need to grow more of our own food, rather than depend on imports and, ideally, export high-value food products as well. Not incidentally, one factor contributing to the wildfires that ravaged Lahaina and damaged Kula and other places in our islands is that so much land now lies fallow, uncared for and unirrigated, covered in wild grasses that are fuel for wildfires. This needs to change.
Roth: A call to action in the wake of Maui’s disaster
The recent events that unfolded in Maui County served as a stark reminder of our vulnerability when nature unleashes its power.
Making Waves: Brief shining moments
High school reunions, you gotta love ‘em.
Letters- your voice – for Thursday, July 27, 2023
Is your dog happy?
Letters – Your voice- for Saturday, July 22, 2023
Lingering vaccine concerns
Letters- Your Voice for Thursday, July 13, 2023
Trump should go to Russia
Letters- Your Voice – for Friday, July 7, 2023
Fishing tournament a success
Letters – Your Voice – for Thursday, June 29, 2023
Liquor process favors applicant
Letters- your voice for Sunday, June 18, 2023
Homeless and drugs
Letters- Your Voice – for Friday, June 16, 2023
Regarding the ‘sweep’
Cinco de Mayo is not what you think
All the bars in Kona and parties across the whole country celebrated Cinco de Mayo last week. Many had no idea why they were partying. Ask almost anyone at a Cinco de Mayo party what they are celebrating and they will raise up their beer mug and shout, “It’s Mexico’s Independence day, their 4th of July!” Sorry, but Cinco de Mayo is not their Independence day, it’s all about a battle called the Battle of Puebla.
Letters- Your Voice – for Sunday, May 7, 2023
HTA not needed
