Shoreline access
Once again, by failing to obtain the path to the Papaikou shoreline, Hawaii County administrations have reduced shoreline access to surfers, fishermen, divers, gatherers and swimmers (“Trail acquisition dropped,” Tribune-Herald, Jan. 19).
Failure to obtain a path to Papaikou shoreline is just such a move. I have counted three such similar efforts to block access in the former (Mayor Harry) Kim administration.
The state Supreme Court ruled long ago that all shall have access up to the high water mark of the shoreline. But what good is such a ruling if we cannot reach the shoreline freely and at any time?
Furthermore, fishermen and divers practice their skills best at night when access is blocked.
I ask that my tax money be used to obtain unrestricted access to Papaikpou shoreline.
William J. King
Hilo
Webcam needed
I have enjoyed visiting Hilo on many occasions. It is my favorite destination in all of Hawaii.
I especially enjoy the slower pace, the friendly residents, and the proximity to the natural beauty of the area, such as the waterfall, the seashore, the mountains and the volcano.
Living in Southern California, I love looking at webcams of the Hilo area.
I am contacting you to suggest the installation of one or more dependable webcams. There were two excellent webcams of Hilo Bay, located at the Hilo Hawaiian Hotel and the Grand Naniloa Hotel, but neither has been in service for the past many months.
Thank you for your consideration of my suggestion.
Jan Roese
Irvine, Calif.
Sewer fees
Possession is nine-tenths of the law.
The sewer fees that the county collected from the Alii Drive property are like the toothpaste that came out of the tube — you can’t put it back in. Is this an Environmental Management commissioner’s duty?
The property owners can try another tactic. They can pay only what they think they owe. The balance will be carried forward until the county takes them to court. Then the judges will decide.
Jerry Warren
Naalehu
