Opinion and analysis by the Honolulu Star-Advertiser Editorial Board. Get informed with columns and commentary, and submit a letter to the editor.
Massive tangles of debris — much of it rope and nets lost or discarded by fishing boats, contaminating the oceans with plastic particles and threatening sea life — have been washing onto Hawaii coasts at higher-than-usual rates. Read more
Among the many perks of living in Hawaii, an inspiring public school system is — regrettably — not one that readily comes to mind. A shame considering the high cost of living residents must pay, with disproportionately low salaries, into taxes that are subsequently invested heftily in the educational system. Read more
’Tis the season to be striking, evidently. First came word last week of mainland workers striking at several Amazon distribution facilities, followed by Starbucks workers in three major cities starting a five-day strike Friday. Read more
Oahu needs a new landfill and it seems the one thing most of us can agree on is that it should not be located above an aquifer. A modest proposal: Designate Kawainui Marsh as the new site. Read more
A recent letter correctly warned that Avalon Group’s proposed 158-unit high-density housing project threatens Manoa (“More scrutiny needed for Aria Lane in Manoa,” Star-Advertiser, Dec. 16). Read more
The Dec. 7 article, “Seniors need our support to stay in the homes they love,” by The New York Times’ Michelle Cottle, is especially relevant for Hawaii because of the increasing number of our kupuna who are forced to leave because of the inflated cost of living. Read more
“Make America Great Again” is a scam for making President-elect Donald Trump and his close associates even richer. Read more
To my fellow citizens of the state of Hawaii: After the victory of President-elect Donald Trump in the recent election, I feel hopeful that my children and grandchildren may have a chance to live the American dream. Read more
Much uncertainty remains over Green’s efforts to find revenue for climate resiliency projects and to protect natural resources. Read more
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What Hawaii truly needs is a commitment to investing in its people. Read more
Let’s look back and see why investing in bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure must be a priority for our transportation future, not only in Honolulu, but across Hawaii. Read more
Compare Green’s easy economic decisions with the hard choices forced on Ige. Read more
Justice must be served in order to allow Maui wildfire survivors to heal and move on. Read more
Mahalo for considering vehicle registration exemptions for military veterans. Read more
Majority rule does not necessarily mean effective rule. Read more
Trump will make America better, just watch. Read more
Synopsis: Calques in Hawaiian from English detract from the goal of revitalizing Hawaiian for use in present and future contexts. Read more
Help prevent Honolulu vehicle collisions and save a life. Read more
Plans to update UH Manoa’s mall should include the planting of native species. Read more
This potential jump in affordable units would represent laudable progress, and progress has been slow in coming to Kalaeloa. Read more
