Editorial: $700M deal shows ethnicity matters
Medical oversight, or the lack of it, has exposed a serious health inequity for many in Hawaii’s diverse population. Read more
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Column ‘More is better’ causing too much waste
I am amazed about the overwhelming amount of opala that is being generated just on this island and how difficult it is to find a safe new landfill. Read more
Off the news: Too many ‘Hawaiis’ in state of Hawaii
In June, the Hawai‘i Board on Geographic Names (HBGN) will hear a proposal to change the official name of Hawaii island from the “Island of Hawai‘i” to “Hawai‘i.” To which we scratch our heads and say, hasn’t that always been its name? Read more
Off the news: New climate dashboard rolls out in isles
Storm clouds are gathering on the federal-funding horizon, so the advent of Mesonet a few years back was fortunate timing for Hawaii weather forecasting now. Read more
Letter: Constitution no cover for vaccination hesitancy
A reader writes that vaccinations fall under religious exemptions (“Religious exemptions are a constitutional right,” Star-Advertiser, Letters, March Opens in a new tab19) Opens in a new tab. Wrong. The U.S. Constitution provides no religious exemption from vaccinations. Read more
Letter: Consider all facets of Garcia immigration case
Columnist Cal Thomas’ broad attack on Democrats’ Kilmar Abrego Garcia narrative leaves out inconvenient truths (“Dems’ Abrego Garcia narrative obscures inconvenient truth,” Star-Advertiser, April 22). Read more
Letter: Strive toward tolerance to solve global conflict
With the arrival of spring, there are festivals and celebrations all over the globe, even in the most trying places. Read more
Letter: Aloha only for tourists who abide by laws
The story about two German teens attempting to enter Hawaii recently is interesting. U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz made comments that sounded like his heart may have been in the right place, but I don’t think he gave it his full thought before speaking. Read more
Editorial cartoon for Tuesday, May 13, 2025
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Editorial cartoon for Monday, May 12, 2025
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Editorial: HTA must get past severe dysfunction
The Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA) has operated on increasingly shaky ground since the COVID-19 pandemic pulled the rug out from under tourism on a global basis, and there’s no denying that it’s currently beleaguered. Read more
Off the news: First American pope to be invited to isles
For the first time, a U.S. citizen has been elected as Pope, and Catholics in Hawaii and throughout the U.S. are celebrating the milestone. Cardinal Robert Prevost — Pope Leo XIV — was born in Chicago. Read more
Off the news: First Red Hill lawsuit ruling a mixed bag
Well, the good news in last week’s court ruling over a “bellwether” lawsuit against the Navy for its 2021 Red Hill fuel spill that contaminated the area’s water is that the military has legal culpability. Read more
Letter: Pattern of isle traffic deaths easy to decipher
With the extreme rise in traffic fatalities on Oahu, I and I’m sure other drivers, are alarmed and taking this issue very seriously. Read more
Letter: Dems, media must pay for Biden cover-up
Robert Hur’s report on his investigation and interview of Joe Biden regarding the president’s willful retention and disclosure of classified materials in early 2024 was roundly criticized by the Democrats. Read more
Letter: Trump brazenly flouts oath of office in public
On a recent “Meet the Press” episode, in a segment about his deportation policies, President Donald Trump was asked whether he still needs to abide by the Constitution. He responded, “I don’t know.” Read more
Letter: Medicaid funding far too important to diminish
Congress must reject Republicans’ plans to cut a devastating $880 billion from our nation’s cherished Medicaid program. Read more
Letter: Denuding government is part of nefarious plan
Donald Trump complains that the federal government doesn’t work and is inefficient. His recent unbridled termination of federal employees serves as a self-fulfilling prophecy of this complaint. Read more
On Politics: Legislators OK ‘green’ tax, oust House Finance chair
Hawaii’s state Legislature ended the annual session by making history with a new tax and then making a scene by shuffling some of the jobs held by legislative leaders. Read more
Column: Literacy: When reading ends, learning ends
Our young people are facing a literacy crisis. As an English teacher, I used to start every school year surveying students about their favorite books. Read more
Column: Invest in key ways to grow, retain teachers
With graduation season now upon us, many university and college students across the state and country will be receiving their education major degrees and entering a career in teaching. Read more
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