Ken Takeya News Today

Last November, I polled readers and came up with the top 25 Oahu restaurants that were gone but not forgotten. The Willows topped the list, followed by Tahitian Lanai, Columbia Inn, Flamingo, John Dominis, Swiss Inn, Alan Wong’s, Fisherman’s Wharf, Canlis and Pearl City Tavern.

The 70,600 acres of land going to the state Department of Agriculture should be used wisely and efficiently as well as quickly (“Isle farmers, ranchers to benefit from state landlord swap,” Star-Advertiser, Jan. 19).

Recently, one of my readers, Dewey Watson, suggested a column on fishing and crabbing.

I was sorry to read that Hawaii did not win its bid for a hydrogen hub to help advance toward its clean-energy goals (“Hawaii’s bid to be hydrogen hub falls short,” Star-Advertiser, Oct. 16).

With the uncertainty of Hawaiian Electric’s status on Maui, it may be prudent to start a new industry.

I have read the articles concerning the need for affordable housing. The stumbling blocks seem to be current regulations and permitting processes as well as land-use issues.

HONOLULU (KITV4) - Its going on 18 years now that Ken Takeya has been a full-time caregiver to his wife, Charlotte, who has dementia. To make sure his wife has

HONOLULU (KITV4) - Its going on 18 years now that Ken Takeya has been a full-time caregiver to his wife, Charlotte, who has dementia. To make sure his wife has

I was appalled by the article on the Hilo veterans home (“Hilo veterans home fined again for failing to meet standards,” Star-Advertiser, July 26).

Programs matching senior homeowners with roommates are growing in popularity across the country. Can a similar effort succeed in Hawaii?