Speed limits thatmake zero sense (On Tuesday), I reminded myself to write this letter to the editor. I was driving from Hilo to Waikoloa Beach along Hamakua Coast, Highway 19, and faced my usual level of frustration for the hair-brained person(s) who decided drivers should not exceed 45 mph from mile markers 67 to 76 (Kawaihae Road to Waikoloa). It hasn’t been that long ago the speed limit on this section was 55.
It’s a straight nine miles, doesn’t go through any neighborhoods, and has excellent turnouts. So, why? I was passed by two vehicles whose occupants were not happy with me going the speed limit. And I understand.
I wasn’t happy with me going the speed limit! And while I’m on this subject, let me gripe about mile marker area 49, Parker Ranch. For about two miles, the speed limit for some dumb reason also drops to 45. There’s no reason for it — just a few cows here and there and nothing worth slowing down for.
C’mon, state of Hawaii! You can do better! W. Rob Stanley Hilo Dana Ireland casewas handled terribly Have you ever seen or heard of such a mess of professional safety personnel fumbling a case so badly as the Dana Ireland murder? A truck seen at the crime, ignored, a T-shirt covered in DNA and blood, too small for the individuals arrested, ignored. And the final blow to the Ireland family and the Puna community: The guy is finally identified and given time to kill himself! How many years was this wolf in sheep’s clothing hiding out in Hawaiian Pa.