Editorial: TMT fading, but keep astronomy lit
Many were deeply disheartened to learn that the National Science Foundation has defunded Hawaii’s Thirty Meter Telescope project. Read more
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Off the news: New health clinic for growing Puna
Meeting a need that has grown more pressing as population swells in and around Puna on Hawaii island, the state is poised to move forward on construction of a health center providing primary care, urgent care, pharmacy and mental health services to East Hawaii residents. Read more
Off the news: Free meals to fuel kids’ bodies, minds
Hawaii lawmakers had an opportunity to offset some of the fears about federal safety-net cutbacks — and they took it, by passing Senate Bill 1300. Read more
Column: It’s a perilous time for public servants
These are dismal times for public service, despite it being one of the most meaningful and necessary callings in our society. Read more
Letter: Visitors, hosts pay many taxes; be grateful they do
A recent letter suggested that the tourist industry should foot the “green fee” bill (“Tourist industry should foot climate fee bill,” May 30, Opens in a new tabStar-Advertiser) Opens in a new tab. Read more
Letter: Job Corps should have remained a nonprofit
As a 10-year former vocational instructor at Hawaii Job Corps, I am on one hand sorry to see the program end. Read more
Letter: Invest in stabilizing lives, not in new jail
The Legislature continues to fund planning for a new jail, but a new jail won’t make our communities safer. Research shows incarceration doesn’t reduce reoffending; it often increases it by destabilizing lives. Read more
Letter: Memorial Day is for war dead, not lantern event
Another year goes by with Memorial Day being hijacked by a “group” of individuals who lost loved ones who did not die in the service of our country. Read more
Letter: Big difference between autocrats and statesmen
Autocrats seem to govern on personal whims or grievances — unlike statesmen, who serve the best interests of their countries and people. Autocrats react, while statesmen consider. Read more
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Editorial cartoon for Tuesday, June 3, 2025
The editorial cartoon published today in the Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Read more
Off the news: Do due diligence for construction project
With summer here and construction jobs going gangbusters, the city Department of Planning and Permitting is warning folks against illegal construction activities. Read more
Off the news: Teens, dive into free summer fun at YMCA
For another summer, the YMCA of Honolulu is offering free teen memberships for 13- to 18-year-olds, with openings at all seven Oahu locations for access to YMCA pools, gyms and fitness centers, and teen-only events through Aug. 3. Read more
Editorial: Will ‘CampusTown’ make the grade?
Commiserating with peers about topics of the day over a quick bite or a cup of coffee is a defining experience of college life. Read more
Letter: Hold bullies, parents and kids alike, accountable
I was appalled to hear about the video of four teens beating up a special-needs woman in Wahiawa. To add insult to injury, one of the teens’ parents said that “I didn’t mean for it to go this far.” Read more
Letter: Incarceration sometimes only public-safety option
A recent letter raises more questions than answers about the efficacy of rehabilitating criminal offenders (“Prioritize rehabilitation, not more incarceration,” Star-Advertiser, May Opens in a new tab28) Opens in a new tab. Read more
Letter: Trump tackling inherited federal deficit, problems
There was once a time when the conservative Republican Party was not a political evil, as it is presently being portrayed. Read more
Letter: Pandora’s box of wrong acts, pardons by Trump
Team Trump has opened Pandora’s box since inauguration with nonstop, unconstitutional attacks against decency and American norms. Read more
Letter: Something must be done about feral chicken bane
The state Department of Land and Natural Resources needs to take action to reduce the numbers of feral chickens in the parks and along major roadways in Honolulu. Read more
Editorial cartoon for Monday, June 2, 2025
The editorial cartoon published today in the Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Read more
Column: Sign new law to cool off hot pursuits
It started with a complaint of loud music in a park. Read more
Column: Do your part against human trafficking
In an age of unprecedented access to technology and resources, we like to believe that support is just a click or call away. Read more
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