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Letter: Height was no hindrance for Hawaii’s superstar

Letters to the Editor

I was watching the Grammys last night and saw Bruno Mars perform. He is from Hawaii, and went to Roosevelt, a a public high school on Oahu. As a child, he performed as little Elvis in Waikiki. He is short in height like many locals, but he didn't let that hold him down. Today, he is a superstar in entertainment, and has millions of dollars. He almost destroyed his career by using drugs, but realized the devastating effects using them. I think I speak for many to say we are proud of you Bruno. Anything is possible in America. And as Nancy Reagan said, “just say no” to illegal ...

Letter: Will power grid ever be upgraded to reliability?

Letters to the Editor

On Monday, Feb. 2, I took the bus from Makawao to a medical clinic in Kahului. As the procedure was about to start, everything went black. I had to feel my way out. I caught the bus to return to Makawao. Because the traffic lights weren't working and traffic was heavy, it took twice as long as normal to get home. Shortly thereafter, the power came back on. But early this morning, as I was doing business online, the power went off again. There was no wind or rain. I turned on my transistor radio and listened to a report ironically about Cuba and its problems with on and off again ...

Healthwise Maui

Columns

Q: How can I keep my brain healthy as I get older? Dr. Cordia Wan, Inpatient Neurology, Pacific Permanente Group: You can’t change the genes you’re born with, but you can take steps every day to protect your brain and lower your risk of memory problems as you get older. Stay active and get regular exercise; moving your body improves circulation and increases blood flow to the brain. Eat in a way that’s good for your heart and brain — think Mediterranean-style meals with plenty of vegetables, fruits, whole grains, fish, and healthy fats. Make sleep a priority. Those seven to ...

Robert B. Reich: Melania: The movie. The bribe. The shame.

Columns

I haven't seen it. I hope you don't, either. This, from one of the kinder reviews: "Across some 104 minutes, the first lady delivers these blatantly scripted and meaningless narrations with all the conviction of someone who just woke up from a two-hour nap and can't remember what day it ...

Letter: Applauds student protest of unlawful ICE tactics

Letters to the Editor

I applaud the group of approximately 200 students that peacefully protested in front of King Kekaulike High School last Friday to voice their opposition to the unlawful and aggressive tactics of ICE. Never in the history of ever are the good guys masked men with guns using force to enter homes without warrants, force people out of their cars, separate families, and arrest or kill peaceful protesters. I’m proud of these young people who aren’t afraid to exercise their 1st Amendment rights. As their parents, grandparents, uncles and aunties prepare their taxes this year, I hope ...

Froma Harrop: Selling US security: A Trump family business

Columns

The U.S. makes artificial intelligence chips so special, so advanced, that the Biden administration limited their export for national security reasons. They didn't want them to get into the hands of China or Russia. But days before Donald Trump was sworn in for a second term, go-betweens for ...