Column: He makana no nā haumāna ‘ōlelo pa‘i‘ai
Synopsis: No language should be considered superior to another. Read more
Editorial
Opinion and analysis by the Honolulu Star-Advertiser Editorial Board. Get informed with columns and commentary, and submit a letter to the editor.
Letter: Show TV replays of UH women’s volleyball
As an avid fan and season ticket holder for both University of Hawaii men’s and women’s volleyball, I’m writing to complain about the disparity of sports not being shown on OC12/OC16. Read more
Letter: Some HPD leaders need to show more decorum
While watching TV coverage of the Honolulu Police Commission meeting June 4, I was appalled to see an assistant chief, sitting on the left side of Chief Arthur “Joe” Logan, chewing gum. Read more
Letter: Aloha spirit appears at an unexpected place
Sharing our experience of the aloha spirit: On May 26, my husband and I were trying to pay our $180 bill at Costco. Read more
Editorial cartoon for Saturday, June 14, 2025
The editorial cartoon published today in the Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Read more
Off the news: Isle politicians pillory Guard federalization
Donald Trump took the extraordinary step of bypassing California Gov. Gavin Newsom to deploy that state’s National Guard troops in Los Angeles, claiming the miltiary presence is necessary to settle civil unrest that touched off amid aggressive immigration sweeps. Read more
Editorial: HART cuts are an escalator too far
Even with a rail-building budget that has skyrocketed past $10 billion from an initial $5 billion, the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation finds itself between a rock and a hard place financially. Read more
Letter: ‘Green fee’ not ideal, but a step in right direction
Through my work on environmental legislation in Hawaii, I understand the difficult choices involved in addressing the impacts of tourism and climate change. Read more
Letter: City must do more to protect pedestrians
On June 5, at about 1:30 p.m., a pedestrian in a crosswalk on Waimano Home Road had at least the two cars dangerously drive right in front them. Read more
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Letter: Remember sacrifice on anniversary of JFK visit
Monday, June 9, marked the 62nd anniversary of President John F. Kennedy’s one-day visit to Hawaii. As one among thousands, I will never forget witnessing the motorcade that day. Read more
Letter: Axing of head librarian should be scrutinized
I am writing to question the Star-Advertiser’s lack of coverage of the news that President Donald Trump recently dismissed the respected head librarian of the Library of Congress. Read more
Letter: Isle public toilets need Japanese makeover
My wife and I recently were among many visitors who toured the Tokyo toilets, inspired by Wim Wenders’ 2023 film, “Perfect Days.” Read more
Editorial cartoon for Friday, June 13, 2025
The editorial cartoon published today in the Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Read more
Editorial: West Oahu needs anti-crime policy
Honolulu authorities are inching forward to address a chronic problem that deserved the urgent attention of city leadership for years, over multiple administrations. Read more
Off the news: Major expansion for state’s busiest ER
Honolulu’s need for emergency medicine is never in short supply, with more car accidents and worrisome violent crime adding to a constant flow of residents seeking treatment for everyday maladies. Read more
Off the news: Planned rallies rain on Trump’s parade
Even as President Donald Trump is amassing troops in D.C. for Saturday’s huge and costly military parade — ostensibly to mark the Army’s 250th year but also a self-gift on his 79th birthday — Americans are readying for peaceful mass rallies across the country. Read more
Letter: In these times, important to treat all with respect
I live next to Sunset Memorial Park in Pearl City and have recently been spending my own time and money trying to clean it up, with help from some of the homeless who stay in the area. Read more
Letter: Aloha alone won’t solve world’s wicked ways
A recent column by a young individual said what a wonderful world we would have if our aloha could be shared and adopted worldwide (“Aloha spirit needed to heal frayed U.S.,” Star-Advertiser, Island Voices, May Opens in a new tab18) Opens in a new tab. Read more
Letter: Military parade is thinly veiled political theater
A parade for one man, paid by all of us. Let’s call Saturday’s parade what it is: a taxpayer-funded birthday party for Donald Trump, dressed up as patriotism. Read more
Letter: Automation makes life easy, but at what cost?
A popular members-only store just announced that customers will soon be able to process their purchase via personal tracking device (cell phone), thus skipping the checkout line. One more miraculous tech innovation making life easier. Read more
Letter: Trump’s ideas are sound, execution not so much
I admit that I agree with many of President Donald Trump’s domestic policy ideas, although the methodology is a bit draconian. But when it comes to his foreign policy, his ego is too big for his britches. Read more
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