Column: Compensate veterans exposed to toxins
While America celebrates National Military Appreciation Month this May, remembering and honoring the sacrifices made by military men and women should also come with tangible gratitude. Read more
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Editorial: Wrong to degrade marine monument
The Pacific Remote Islands Marine National Monument (PRIMNM) was established by President George W. Bush in 2009, protecting an area surrounding Wake, Baker, Howland and Jarvis islands, Johnston Atoll, Kingman Reef and Palmyra Atoll, to the south and west of Hawaii. Read more
Off the news: Going green for mental health awareness
Honolulu Hale and the Blaisdell Arena glowed green as the sun set Monday and will remain lit through sunrise Friday, as part of a nationwide movement promoting open talk about mental health, and to “let people know they are not alone,” as Mayor Rick Blangiardi stated. Read more
Off the news: Transparency needed on isle deportations
Yes, noncitizens who violate immigration or other U.S. laws lose the right to stay here; even bleeding hearts shouldn’t want a noncitizen convicted killer or drug dealer roaming our streets. Read more
Letter: Prioritize rehabilitation, not more incarceration
I do not understand how we as a society continue to support the construction of new jails when we have warehoused people for too long without an increase in community safety. Read more
Letter: Garcia deportation issue is all about due process
Columnist Cal Thomas’ narrative is both inaccurate and misses the issue on the Kilmar Abrego Garcia deportation case, which is “due process” (“Dems’ Abrego Garcia narrative obscures inconvenient truth,” Star-Advertiser, April 22). Read more
Letter: Support Palestinians on World Hunger Day
I can’t do any better than write my concurrence with the Quakers and the American Friends Service Committee. Read more
Column: Consider creative funding for NASED
The Honolulu Star-Advertiser’s recent editorial, “Focus on urban homes expansion” (Our View, May 20), is correct in stating that we need to expand urban housing and ease regulatory burdens to address Hawaii’s decades-long housing crisis. Read more
Off the news: A new option to donate reusable goods
One reason that household clutter builds up is the effort it takes to keep it out of the landfill. Read more
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Off the news: Convention center repair timeline in danger
Planning for $100 million in repairs at the Hawaii Convention Center is well underway, with work expected to begin early next year. Read more
Editorial: All landfill options must be exhausted
Oahu residents feel no closer to a rational solution for the waning capacity of the island’s Waimanalo Gulch municipal landfill on Oahu’s west side. Read more
Letter: Strict e-bike regulations can save young lives
With the increase in e-bike purchases, especially with our younger generation, I feel we can reduce the number of accidents if younger riders have a clear understanding of traffic laws. Read more
Letter: Biden cover-up shows depth of Dem corruption
The Democrats have finally been exposed in how they hid Joe Biden’s incapacity to be president. In my view, the entire Democrat leadership is guilty of treason. Read more
Letter: Meritocracy starts from the top of government
President Donald Trump wants to eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. I disagree, but he’s the president. He wants all employment to be based on merit. I agree, and say it’s about time. Read more
Letter: Trump peddles influence to enlarge family coffers
A lot of news these days about TRUMP cryptocurrency, foreign funding for Donald Trump’s World Liberty Financial, a Trump-branded beachside golf resort in Qatar, Qatar giving Trump a 747 for use as Air Force One, a Saudi firm investing $1 billion in a Trump Hotel and Tower project in Dubai, an exclusive social club in Georgetown started by Donald Trump Jr., and on and on. Read more
Letter: President must be ally, not fair-weather friend
The president of the United States can no longer be considered the leader of the free world. Read more
Editorial cartoon for Tuesday May 27, 2025
The editorial cartoon published today in the Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Read more
Off the news: Digital ag form is declared a success
A success! That’s what state officials are declaring the Akamai Arrival pilot project, in which travelers coming into Hawaii digitally fill out the mandatory agriculture form; no paper. Read more
Editorial: Remembering the fallen, all of them
Those who serve in the military take “service” — acting for the benefit of others — to its highest potential: They dedicate their lives to protecting, defending and representing this country. Read more
Off the news: Unceremonious demise of humble penny
Will people say, “It cost a pretty penny,” or “Penny for your thoughts,” once the U.S. penny disappears from piggy banks, real banks and cash registers? Read more
Letter: More affordable housing instead of new Oahu jail
My ohana is appalled that the Hawaii Legislature appropriated $30 million for planning a new, bigger jail. The construction cost alone is estimated to be $1 billion. Read more
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