Opinion and analysis by the Honolulu Star-Advertiser Editorial Board. Get informed with columns and commentary, and submit a letter to the editor.
On Monday, for the first time, Pride flags were raised at the state Capitol. They will fly throughout June to commemorate Pride Month, in what Gov. Josh Green called “an important milestone for LGBTQIA+ Mahu communities and allies throughout the islands.” Read more
Gone for 47 years until the disastrous 2023 Maui wildfires resparked interest, Hawaii once again has a statewide fire marshal. Read more
At a time when Americans are seriously concerned with providing more opportunities for those who don’t attend college, why “pause” the help provided by Job Corps, a time-tested federal program providing training and services to youth who could most use the assistance? Read more
The community of Waianae is often described in terms of its struggles, being home to the highest concentration of unsheltered Native Hawaiians on Oahu, burdened by wildfire risk, environmental degradation and historical disinvestment. Read more
PBS aired an extraordinary documentary on May 29: “Pu‘uwai Hoakila: The Story of How Hawaii Shaped Modern Music.” Read more
Regarding Cristina Johnson’s May 28 commentary, “Compensate veterans exposed to toxins”: Sorry, Cristina, but the USA has changed, and money from the government isn’t there any more. Read more
Donald Trump has certainly followed through on plans to cut federal spending. Read more
RFK Jr.’s push for healthier food policies — like removing junk food from schools — is welcome. Read more
The editorial cartoon published today in the Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Read more
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Many were deeply disheartened to learn that the National Science Foundation has defunded Hawaii’s Thirty Meter Telescope project. Read more
Meeting a need that has grown more pressing as population swells in and around Puna on Hawaii island, the state is poised to move forward on construction of a health center providing primary care, urgent care, pharmacy and mental health services to East Hawaii residents. Read more
Hawaii lawmakers had an opportunity to offset some of the fears about federal safety-net cutbacks — and they took it, by passing Senate Bill 1300. Read more
These are dismal times for public service, despite it being one of the most meaningful and necessary callings in our society. Read more
A recent letter suggested that the tourist industry should foot the “green fee” bill (“Tourist industry should foot climate fee bill,” May 30, Opens in a new tabStar-Advertiser) Opens in a new tab. Read more
As a 10-year former vocational instructor at Hawaii Job Corps, I am on one hand sorry to see the program end. Read more
The Legislature continues to fund planning for a new jail, but a new jail won’t make our communities safer. Research shows incarceration doesn’t reduce reoffending; it often increases it by destabilizing lives. Read more
Another year goes by with Memorial Day being hijacked by a “group” of individuals who lost loved ones who did not die in the service of our country. Read more
Autocrats seem to govern on personal whims or grievances — unlike statesmen, who serve the best interests of their countries and people. Autocrats react, while statesmen consider. Read more
The editorial cartoon published today in the Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Read more
With summer here and construction jobs going gangbusters, the city Department of Planning and Permitting is warning folks against illegal construction activities. Read more
For another summer, the YMCA of Honolulu is offering free teen memberships for 13- to 18-year-olds, with openings at all seven Oahu locations for access to YMCA pools, gyms and fitness centers, and teen-only events through Aug. 3. Read more
