Letter: Focus on residents in need, not TOD trip
It insults common sense and fiscal responsibility that some Hawaii state legislators are considering a fact-finding trip to other states and countries to gather ideas for transit development (“State leaders seek ideas on transit development,” Star-Advertiser, Sept. 14). With the island of Kauai in the throes of devastating hurricane recovery, these legislators need to be donning work clothes instead of suits and aloha shirts.
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A series of south-southwest and south swells will continue across Maui through tonight. Surf along south-facing shores is expected to become more consistent as conditions develop. This forecast is for September 17, 2026.
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Ferry service is a critical option in a county where residents often travel between islands for jobs, doctor's appointments, shopping and sports.
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The course focuses on honing the skills of firefighting personnel as they fight fires in the “wildland urban interface” (WUI), the area where wildland fires begin to impact built up areas and structures. The training will take place from Oct. 6-9, 2026.