What’s that smell?
I really don’t want to beat on a dead horse, but here we go again.
The police commissioners ultimately answer to, and come under the direction of, the mayor.
Mayor Mitch Roth stated that he was excited to continue working to build upon the incredible foundation of community-minded policing that was instilled by former Chief Paul Ferreira and Acting Chief Kenneth Bugado.
However, he was then contradicted by police commissioner Denby Toci, when she opined that the department was in need of “a fresh coat of paint.”
Furthermore, Mayor Roth stated to the media that he’s worked with soon-to-be Chief Benjamin Moszkowicz “for over 15 years,” so you don’t need to be a rocket scientist to figure out that the entire process to select the new chief was a buddy system and, “you scratch my back and I’ll scratch your back, too.”
This smells like rotten fish, and it ain’t the fish.
Prentiss Moreno
Hilo
High gas prices
David Muir, ABC World News anchor, said evening “gas prices are plunging ahead of Christmas.”
Well, apparently the gas companies in Kohala didn’t get the news yet, because our prices haven’t changed for months now.
How come mainland prices “plunge” but ours stay the same?
Can somebody explain?
Joseph Maria
Kapaau
Great performances
I wanted to take a moment to commend the dancers of Island Dance Academy and their production of “The Nutcracker” ballet recently at the Hilo Palace Theater. They did an amazing job!
We have such talented youth right here in Hilo, and it was wonderful to see this Christmas classic brought to life.
Everything from the sparkling Christmas tree in the Land of Snow, to the colorful costumes and the inspiring dances got me in the holiday spirit and reminded me of my childhood and the many shows I was in as a ballet and tap dancer.
I could feel the excitement, dedication and all the hard work the dancers put in.
Thank you to the parents and families who support our children, getting them to dance class, rehearsals and show up to support with bouquets of flowers in hand.
Bravo on a job well done! You should all be so proud. I am looking forward to the next production!
Cassie Houchin
Pahoa
