I am a Junior at Lahainaluna High School. I am writing to you today because I believe we should be more involved in contributing towards the health of our native sea life. I’m specifically concerned about the Hawaiian monk seal. In 1976, they were classified as “endangered” under the ...

One day, a teacher was highlighting a number of gifts granted to humans. He spoke of thought, imagination, inspiration and the appreciation of beauty. After a pause, he added: “The mother; the heat of the Earth; and the sting of the scorpion, which represented our need to learn to overcome ...

While the roads were empty in 2020, Vineyard Street in Wailuku got a revamp. A new parking garage was put up. Crosswalks were added for pedestrian safety. An automatic toll both is installed at the exit to the Maui Medical Group parking lot. All seemingly good things. However, I think the ...

Hats off to the secret service agents working without pay. One agent took a bullet to the chest and stayed on the job. He was protecting all the people including Republicans, Democrats and Independents. He deserves a purple heart! Don’t you agree that law enforcement should be paid? ...

I don’t know how women wear high heels. I must say it does look good and it is sexy. Actually, high heels’ origin started with men as early the 15th century. I don’t know how women can tolerate the stress it puts on their feet. If you ask any podiatrist, they will tell you high ...

I’m reminded of a conversation between my brother and me, when we were small boys. I was the younger. I had just told him that my friend Joey had a wild mountain gorilla the size of a house. My brother wanted to know if I had seen it. I hadn’t. Where is it kept? he asked. He ...