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
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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
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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
Off the news: Fresh opportunities at state job fair
Hawaii’s jobless rate has been hovering at or just below 3%, well under the national average of 4.2%. Even so, employers are always on the lookout for good employees, and vice versa. Read more
Letter: Time for Ocean Safety Commission to start up
Last November, Oahu’s voters approved a commission structure (like those for the fire and police departments) for the new Ocean Safety Department to ensure transparency and accountability. Read more
Letter: Taking Skyline funding to a whole new level
A recent letter (“Simple strategy to better fund rail construction,” Star- Advertiser, May 14) Opens in a new tab nails it in supporting a previous column saying that private property owners should help pay for the rail (“Property owners who benefit from rail should help pay for it,” Star-Advertiser, Island Voices, May Opens in a new tab8) Opens in a new tab. Read more
Letter: East-West Center still plays important role
With dismay I read a recent letter about the East-West Center’s supposed failure (“East-West Center failed to live up to core mission,” Star-Advertiser, May Opens in a new tab12) Opens in a new tab. Read more
Letter: Implement insurance requirement for firearms
Formulating and enforcing preventative firearm crime legislation is important. Owning a firearm should basically be enforced like driving a motor vehicle, with protections in place for both the vehicle operator and the general public. Read more
Letter: Remember who the victim is in Gaza conflict
“How is today different from all other days?” This is one of the four questions posed in the Passover Seder ritual, which was recently completed. Read more
Editorial cartoon for Monday, May 19, 2025
The editorial cartoon published today in the Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Read more
Column: We owe it to future to respect and dignify all lives
I owe it to my grandfather, who immigrated from Japan as a young man to work on the plantation fields of Oahu more than 110 years ago. Read more
Column: The transformative power of higher ed
Every commencement season is special to those who are graduating, and it is equally so for those of us fortunate enough to share it with them. Read more
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