Opinion and analysis by the Honolulu Star-Advertiser Editorial Board. Get informed with columns and commentary, and submit a letter to the editor.
The Fourth of July brings communities together in what always is a celebration of America and its institutions of democracy. Typically, it’s a carefree occasion, time to set differences and concerns to one side for fireworks and family. Read more
During the COVID-19 pandemic, most of Hawaii’s workers directly encountered — painfully so, for many — the state’s clunky unemployment insurance (UI) claims system. The pandemic is now over, but the state’s upgrades continue on the UI mainframe. Read more
Among the many casualties of the coronavirus is one that still has not recovered. And it is one that’s sorely missed for Fourth of July revelries: the fireworks show fronting Ala Moana Center, which instead is hosting a concert, as it did last year. Read more
Firstly, mahalo to the state of Hawaii and city of Honolulu for hosting the 13th Festival of Pacific Arts & Culture, the reason I was on Oahu recently. Read more
Will we soon see abandoned condos and tax revenue loss because of unavailable or unaffordable fire insurance? The short-term rental conversion debate will be meaningless as families cannot afford the massive increase in fire insurance premiums. Read more
With its ruling on Monday granting presidents immunity for official acts, the U.S. Supreme Court violates the Constitution. Read more
America was built to its present-day status by immigrants. Immigrants from the colonial era decided to flee from oppressive regimes that persecuted them because of their religious beliefs, the color of their skin or lack of social status. Read more
It was alarming to read the letter “Guilty verdict will only embolden Trump camp” (Star-Advertiser, June 3). This sounds like a threat that is so un-American. Read more
American taxpayers’ money in untold billions given blindly to Israel are being used to slaughter refugees in Gaza. Israel is preventing food and aid from being delivered to Palestinians. Read more
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As a society, there really is nothing more important than protecting and caring for the most vulnerable among us — and that means our keiki and kupuna. Read more
Since February, Hawaiian Electric has supplied customers participating in its “shift and save” pilot program with bill credits to keep residential fees capped at no more than $10 over usual monthly rates. Read more
I applaud the U.S. Supreme Court’s upholding of an Oregon city’s ban on homeless residents sleeping outdoors. Read more
The recent letter, “Auxiliary officers can bolster HPD’s ranks,” mentioned the need for a Honolulu Police Department Community Service Officer auxiliary (Star-Advertiser, June 23). Read more
I am so tired of the deliberate, constant, very loud revving of engines as mopeds, motor scooters, motorcycles and cars speed along the Ala Wai. It seems like mufflers are nonexistent. Read more
The recent presidential debate between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump was nothing short of embarrassing. Read more
After Thursday night’s debate between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump, I feel there is no denying that Biden has entered into a stage of dementia. Read more
The presidential debate was alarming. Donald Trump wallowed around in lies like a pig wallowing in mud. Read more
The tragedy of Lahaina showed just how quickly a wildfire can be sparked and rage destructively out of control. Read more
The U.S. Supreme Court’s Friday ruling upholding a ban on homeless residents sleeping outdoors may prove difficult for homeless populations in some states. Read more
Wake up and smell the coffee — and read about it, too. Under a law passed last year that took effect Monday, Hawaii-branded coffee products retailing here will have to follow new labeling rules. Read more
On Jan. 13, 2018, the people of Hawaii thought about what to do with their last few minutes on Earth. Read more
