Column: Contentious energy solutions need study
Why do we fear studying technologies that may help us achieve our clean energy future? Read more
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Off the news: Energy Star program’s future uncertain
Consumers buying “Energy Star” appliances and items have long enjoyed rebates on the purchases, as well as longer-term benefits of lower energy costs. Read more
Editorial: DHHL must prove worthy of federal grants
Announcements of intended cuts to federal programs, grants and funding have been issued so rapidly that it’s hard to simply keep track, much less fight back against each hatchet blow. Read more
Off the news: Graduation season brings traffic tidings
It’s graduation time — and on Oahu, that means traffic. Of 46 Hawaii high school commencement ceremonies this month, 38 (19 on Oahu) take place today through May 31. Read more
Letter: UH not being earnest about CampusTown plan
I attended the May 14 meeting to support saving the University of Hawaii Lab School and the historic buildings on that campus. Read more
Letter: Repercussions for those with vaccine exemptions
We all know that vaccines are primarily administered to protect the immunized against disease, but they also serve to protect those who are unimmunized. Therein lies the conundrum. Read more
Letter: Mother Nature won’t wait on climate change
I appreciate the recent letter to the editor reflecting on 79 years of rapid change in society leading to similar rapid changes in the natural world (“Humanity unable to change climate course,” Star-Advertiser, May Opens in a new tab9) Opens in a new tab. Read more
Letter: HVCB, Disney alliance good news for tourism
The Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau’s announced hui with Disney is good news. Read more
Editorial cartoon for Wednesday, May 21, 2025
The editorial cartoon published today in the Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Read more
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Off the news: Isles return to spotlight with ‘Lilo & Stitch’
The Hawai‘i Visitors and Convention Bureau is putting a lot of hope in the power of a little lost alien named Stitch to juice the somewhat lagging tourism industry. Read more
Editorial: Focus on urban homes expansion
The news about affordable housing in Hawaii has been bad for decades, and that situation hasn’t substantially changed to this point. Read more
Off the news: Biden cancer diagnosis a stark reminder
The diagnosis of aggressive prostate cancer for former President Joe Biden was sudden and stunning. Read more
Column: Meet mental health crises with care
A mental health crisis should not be a death sentence. Between one-third and one-half of people killed by police are experiencing a mental health crisis on a national level, and Hawaii is hardly exceptional on this front. Read more
Letter: Council needs to stay out of renters’ business
We rent homes out; it’s our business. Many times people leave them trashed and we must refurbish them. Read more
Letter: How far is too far when it comes to discipline?
I recently saw a video on YouTube of a mother disciplining her 7-year-old son. The boy lied about something and her punishment was hot sauce in his mouth and then a cold shower. Read more
Letter: Trump willing to do what it takes for country
Despite the controversy surrounding Donald Trump’s second term, I support him for reasons often ignored or dismissed by mainstream media. Read more
Letter: ‘Anti-Trump’ media refuses to echo lies
A recent letter claims the so-called “anti-Trump media” are acting as a propaganda tool (“Anti-Trump media does grave disservice to all,” Star-Advertiser, May Opens in a new tab14) Opens in a new tab. Read more
Letter: An oddball among notable Americans
Currently there are three Americans making news headlines. Read more
Editorial cartoon for Tuesday, May 20, 2025
The editorial cartoon published today in the Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Read more
Editorial: Safety should top privacy at parks
Honolulu’s public parks should be a refuge for residents — sanctuaries where all can gather, play and relax. Read more
Off the news: Bill puts public arts funding in question
Over the objections of arts supporters, the Legislature has sent House Bill 1378 to the governor. Read more
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