Opinion and analysis by the Honolulu Star-Advertiser Editorial Board. Get informed with columns and commentary, and submit a letter to the editor.
President Donald Trump has begun his second term in office, reasserting in his Monday inaugural address many of the themes familiar to those who watched his run for the White House, and especially to those who supported him. Read more
Nearly a year after coastal erosion took out a stretch of seawall and walkway at a popular Waikiki beachfront spot, work will start today under a $3.75 million repair job. Read more
David Lassner has ended his 47-year career at the University of Hawaii and has dabbled his toes into the world of podcasting. Read more
On Monday, as we do every January, we honored the words and witness of Martin Luther King Jr., whose world-changing leadership led us to dream of something better for our country and for all who would come behind us. Read more
Several years ago, someone had the idea to make Oahu a destination for people from the Far East for extraordinary health and medical care. It would provide another economic engine for our otherwise tourist-dependent state. I’m not certain where that idea went. Read more
The Dole brand and Hawaii-grown pineapples are iconic and known throughout the world. It’s been part of Hawaii’s landscape since James Dole established the Hawaiian Pineapple Company (now Dole Food Co.) in 1901. Read more
I was disappointed to see state Sen. Brenton Awa on TV the other day, during the Legislature’s opening day, being unnecessarily abrasive and showing his machismo in belittling the Democratic majority. Read more
Since fireworks are not made in Hawaii, any that do come into the state must travel either interstate or internationally by either boat or airplane. Read more
I just watched Episode One of “The West Wing,” which was filmed in 1995. It reminded me of the seven great seasons it ran, and my anxiously awaiting the next week’s episode to see what would happen next. Read more
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President Donald Trump, inaugurated today, plans to issue an executive order naming cryptocurrency a “national imperative or priority” and creating a “crypto advisory council” composed of industry insiders, Bloomberg reports. Read more
Gov. Josh Green, with state Attorney General Anne Lopez and other officials, has sketched out plans for proposed changes to Hawaii’s fireworks laws, modifications designed to streamline enforcement and goose penalties in a bid to better protect residents. Read more
In the hubbub of today’s presidential inauguration, let’s not forget that the day also honors Martin Luther King Jr. Read more
Please help the people of Molokai. We have no ferry service, although it was promised to us 15 years ago. Read more
I would like to respond to a recent letter regarding the death of Lindani Myeni (“Demand police reform, justice for Myeni family,” Star-Advertiser, Jan. 7). Read more
Stairwells are the only means of egress during an evacuation from a fire in a high-rise building. Read more
It was announced that a ceasefire and partial hostage release by Hamas has been agreed to. Many will immediately jump to praise President Joe Biden for what must be his hard work and negotiations for this miraculous event. Read more
Remember Tulsi Gabbard’s trip to Syria to meet with Bashar al-Assad, who ordered the killing of a half-million people including Syrians and prisoners under his regime? Read more
The issue for the Legislature regarding affordable housing in Hawaii is simply how much, and when can you build it. Read more
Americans are generous, caring people, but it is time for tough love. Read more
Hawaii needs reasonable laws and initiatives to mitigate fireworks incidents. Read more
Communication and communication systems, which so devastatingly failed during the Lahaina fire, must be addressed — now. Read more
