Opinion and analysis by the Honolulu Star-Advertiser Editorial Board. Get informed with columns and commentary, and submit a letter to the editor.
You can say a lot, both good and bad, about what goes on inside the building, but you have to agree that the Hawaii State Capitol is a graceful, beautiful structure of great symbolism. Read more
Clearly, Hawaii must pursue a much better deal for whatever smaller acreages are renegotiated, and for the military to remediate lands that are returned to the state. Read more
When we hear that foster children in Hawaii, some as young as 2 years old, are sleeping in government offices and hotel rooms, we must stop and ask ourselves: What are we doing? Read more
Teachers shape the lives of our children and influence their future. Read more
The editorial cartoon published today in the Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Read more
Mayor Rick Blangiardi wants to amend the City Charter to give the mayor power to hire and fire chiefs of the Honolulu Police Department. This should never be allowed. Read more
Now that the rail project was mistakenly built down Dillingham Boulevard instead of straight down Nimitz Highway and Ala Moana Boulevard, many businesses have closed or moved. Read more
We need America to return to power with strong fiscal policy, but it didn’t happen when Donald Trump and Elon Musk shared the same stage. Read more
President Donald Trump said he would end the war in Ukraine on Day 1. Read more
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I agree with Christian conservative columnist Cal Thomas, who torched the Trojan horse budget bill that Donald Trump and House Republicans are trying to force-feed us. Read more
Synopsis: No language should be considered superior to another. Read more
As an avid fan and season ticket holder for both University of Hawaii men’s and women’s volleyball, I’m writing to complain about the disparity of sports not being shown on OC12/OC16. Read more
While watching TV coverage of the Honolulu Police Commission meeting June 4, I was appalled to see an assistant chief, sitting on the left side of Chief Arthur “Joe” Logan, chewing gum. Read more
Sharing our experience of the aloha spirit: On May 26, my husband and I were trying to pay our $180 bill at Costco. Read more
The editorial cartoon published today in the Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Read more
Donald Trump took the extraordinary step of bypassing California Gov. Gavin Newsom to deploy that state’s National Guard troops in Los Angeles, claiming the miltiary presence is necessary to settle civil unrest that touched off amid aggressive immigration sweeps. Read more
Even with a rail-building budget that has skyrocketed past $10 billion from an initial $5 billion, the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation finds itself between a rock and a hard place financially. Read more
Through my work on environmental legislation in Hawaii, I understand the difficult choices involved in addressing the impacts of tourism and climate change. Read more
On June 5, at about 1:30 p.m., a pedestrian in a crosswalk on Waimano Home Road had at least the two cars dangerously drive right in front them. Read more
Monday, June 9, marked the 62nd anniversary of President John F. Kennedy’s one-day visit to Hawaii. As one among thousands, I will never forget witnessing the motorcade that day. Read more
I am writing to question the Star-Advertiser’s lack of coverage of the news that President Donald Trump recently dismissed the respected head librarian of the Library of Congress. Read more
