There’s a certain sameness to every day but uncertainty remains.
Sterling Higa
Sterling Higa is a teacher and writer from Honolulu. Find his work at sterlinghiga.com.
Sterling's opinions are his own and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of Civil Beat.
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Sterling Higa: Pandemic Lays Bare A Fragile Supply Chain
This won’t be our last crisis, so it’s time to take steps to counteract the global market’s shortcomings.
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Sterling Higa: Gov. Ige, Time To Show You’re In Charge
As Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell has improved his crisis messaging, Ige fades into the background.
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Sterling Higa: Gov. Ige’s Quarantine Mandate Is Not Enough
The governor needs to take charge and declare a state of emergency. He should order people to shelter in place and call up the National Guard.
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Sterling Higa: I’m Not Worried About Coronavirus
Instead, I prepare and stay informed but find solace in mindfulness meditation, nature and Stoic philosophy.
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Sterling Higa: Prevent Homelessness By Helping At-Risk Renters
The state should fund rental assistance and make emergency loans to prevent people from falling into homelessness in the first place.
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Sterling Higa: How Whole Foods Lured Me In
The few remaining local grocery chains struggle to compete in Hawaii. But for millennials, it’s hard to resist the convenience and offerings of giants like Whole Foods.
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Sterling Higa: It’s Time To Clean Up Chinatown
It’s dirty and crime-ridden and in need of an intensive improvement campaign.
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Sterling Higa: Is This Any Way To Run An Airport?
State officials should give some serious thought to making the international terminal a more inviting experience for those traveling abroad.