Column: No ke ala kakahiaka nui a me ke ala aumoe
Synopsis: Some researchers are suggesting, based on a study of 27,000 participants, that the cognitive function of night owls is superior to that of early risers. Read more
Editorial
Opinion and analysis by the Honolulu Star-Advertiser Editorial Board. Get informed with columns and commentary, and submit a letter to the editor.
Letter: Bus route cancellation a pain for Waikiki workers
I volunteer two afternoons a week at the Waikiki Aquarium and nothing makes me happier than to have a bus stop at the curb for my ride home. Read more
Letter: Heartwarming show of support at Oahu parade
My husband and I happened to be visiting Oahu and saw the God’s Ohana Day Parade. Read more
Letter: Project 2025 paves way toward a dismal future
I’ve been reading Project 2025 and agree with a recent letter writer’s comments (“Project 2025 manifesto is a must-read for all voters,” Star-Advertiser, July 17). Read more
Letter: Broken-down military vehicles cause headache
Through the years, I have heard that our military is mission-ready or they are training to be mission-ready. Read more
Editorial: A needed win for land preservation on Oahu’s North Shore
It’s a welcome outcome that should be applauded as an incremental win for Hawaii species and habitat threatened by development, climate change and sea level rise. Read more
Off the news: Troubles at ‘temporary respite area’ in Hilo
After operating a drone in the vicinity of a tented “temporary respite area” on Ponahawai Street in Hilo, two state-contracted survey workers were assaulted by people from the camp. Read more
Off the news: Maui sees setback in Lahaina landfill plan
Maui County’s struggle to recover from the devastating Aug. 8 wildfire continues, with a federal court on Monday denying a motion to expedite an eminent domain acquisition of 20 acres in Central Maui to expand a landfill for fire waste and municipal refuse. Read more
Letter: TV debate necessary to decide Honolulu mayor
Honolulu is in desperate need of a mayoral debate. We are calling on all local TV news media to remove your block and give Honolulu a debate. Read more
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Letter: Health care increasingly controlled by outsiders
Sunday’s column by Dr. Esther Smith (no relation) makes clear that, unchecked over time, the obstacles placed between the patient and physician will continue to grow in number and complexity (“New lab-test authorization is harmful,” Star-Advertiser, Island Voices, July 14). Read more
Letter: Eradicate CRB now or say bye to Waikiki trees
As a fairly regular golfer on both public and private golf courses, I’ve noticed the devastation the coconut rhinoceros beetle on the coconut trees has worsened. Read more
Letter: Secret Service failed to do job at Trump rally
I am a registered Republican and Trump supporter. I am also a Hawaii resident, and I’d like to know what Rep. Case, Rep. Tokuda, Sen. Hirono and Sen. Schatz are doing to investigate the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. Read more
Letter: Only one thing matters: Keep Trump out of office
This is why I’m not worried about the polls (yet): Trump represents such an existential threat that it doesn’t seem to matter who the Democrats pick, or what they do correctly or incorrectly. Read more
Letter: Take it from those who know: Biden has to go
President Joe Biden should heed the advice of former Hawaii Govs. John Waihee, Ben Cayetano and Neil Abercrombie, and withdraw from the 2024 presidential election. Read more
Editorial: New wind turbine deserves a chance
Wind energy is a resource that is plentiful in the right locations in the islands, but gathering it up presents a problem. Concerns with placing the tall wind turbines near homes, schools and other occupied buildings have erected barriers to completion of wind energy projects. Read more
Off the news: Ocean Safety Department gets first chief
Longtime Honolulu lifeguard Kurt Lager was named acting director of the newly established Ocean Safety Department (OSD) Tuesday — an interim appointment that will last until after voters decide in November whether to create an oversight body for the OSD. Read more
Off the news: State primary election guide is now online
It has begun. Not only are ballots themselves on the way to people’s mailboxes, but the state Office of Elections now has its Primary 2024 Voter Guide online (digitalvoterguide.hawaii.gov). Read more
Letter: Spend to finish Skyline now, it’s vital for future
From someone who visits Oahu and Honolulu several months a year, I must say HART ran over budget. A lot. But in this day and age, everything runs over budget. Nothing comes in on time or under budget. Read more
Letter: Where is shock, disgust about Gaza situation?
Sunday’s headline said “Israel launches major attack against a top Hamas commander.” Read more
Letter: One candidate has right stuff, the other doesn’t
On Monday, a writer described what he felt were the attributes that people hope for in a president (“It seems difficult to find a candidate that has it all,” Star-Advertiser, Letters, July 15). Read more
Letter: U.S. ethos is far adrift, way of life under threat
Many of us are probably not aware how far this country has veered from its historical stances on human rights, law and order, and justice for all. Read more
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