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Opinion and analysis by the Honolulu Star-Advertiser Editorial Board. Get informed with columns and commentary, and submit a letter to the editor.

Editorial: Less waste is goal, fee hike debatable

When any charge goes up by 100%, it sounds like a lot. But if the charge in question is rising from 5 cents to 10 cents, is that additional nickel too much to pay to lessen waste from single-use drink containers? Read more

Off the news: New bee species creates buzz on Molokai

Along with many positive things, Hawaii also is known for negatives things, such as being “the endangered species capital of the world” because of a high percentage of endangered and threatened native animal and plant species. Read more

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Column: 10 chances to enact good government

Both chambers of our state Legislature have five chances this session to distinguish themselves as supporters of good government. A total of 10 worthy reform bills are currently divided equally between the House and Senate, just waiting to be heard and passed. Read more

Editorial: Name price on city site naming rights

A bill allowing commercial sponsorship for city parks and other public facilities, and a resolution directing the city’s Department of Enterprise Services to seek a “naming rights” sponsor for Blaisdell Center, face potential consideration by the Honolulu City Council this week. Read more

Letter: Trump plays Uno reverse card on own prophecy

The new Donald Trump presidency has taken the expression “don’t throw the baby out with the bathwater” to a whole new level. Elon Musk and DOGE’s blanket federal budget cuts are being implemented with absolutely no regard for the consequences. Read more

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