Opinion and analysis by the Honolulu Star-Advertiser Editorial Board. Get informed with columns and commentary, and submit a letter to the editor.
The Honolulu Star-Advertiser’s recent editorial, “Focus on urban homes expansion” (Our View, May 20), is correct in stating that we need to expand urban housing and ease regulatory burdens to address Hawaii’s decades-long housing crisis. Read more
One reason that household clutter builds up is the effort it takes to keep it out of the landfill. Read more
Planning for $100 million in repairs at the Hawaii Convention Center is well underway, with work expected to begin early next year. Read more
Oahu residents feel no closer to a rational solution for the waning capacity of the island’s Waimanalo Gulch municipal landfill on Oahu’s west side. Read more
With the increase in e-bike purchases, especially with our younger generation, I feel we can reduce the number of accidents if younger riders have a clear understanding of traffic laws. Read more
The Democrats have finally been exposed in how they hid Joe Biden’s incapacity to be president. In my view, the entire Democrat leadership is guilty of treason. Read more
President Donald Trump wants to eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. I disagree, but he’s the president. He wants all employment to be based on merit. I agree, and say it’s about time. Read more
A lot of news these days about TRUMP cryptocurrency, foreign funding for Donald Trump’s World Liberty Financial, a Trump-branded beachside golf resort in Qatar, Qatar giving Trump a 747 for use as Air Force One, a Saudi firm investing $1 billion in a Trump Hotel and Tower project in Dubai, an exclusive social club in Georgetown started by Donald Trump Jr., and on and on. Read more
The president of the United States can no longer be considered the leader of the free world. Read more
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The editorial cartoon published today in the Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Read more
A success! That’s what state officials are declaring the Akamai Arrival pilot project, in which travelers coming into Hawaii digitally fill out the mandatory agriculture form; no paper. Read more
Those who serve in the military take “service” — acting for the benefit of others — to its highest potential: They dedicate their lives to protecting, defending and representing this country. Read more
Will people say, “It cost a pretty penny,” or “Penny for your thoughts,” once the U.S. penny disappears from piggy banks, real banks and cash registers? Read more
My ohana is appalled that the Hawaii Legislature appropriated $30 million for planning a new, bigger jail. The construction cost alone is estimated to be $1 billion. Read more
Gov. Josh Green’s testimony at the U.S. Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations hearing was valuable to not only the people of Hawaii, but across the nation. Read more
Victoria Balboa Anderson’s column shows that the Honolulu Zoo is an abomination (“Honolulu Zoo elephants’ freedom overdue,” Star-Advertiser, Island Voices, April Opens in a new tab30) Opens in a new tab. Read more
“Your total today is $100,” says the pharmacy tech. That’s great. It used to cost $1,000. This will be the reality under Donald Trump’s new executive order, right? Maybe. Read more
I’m in favor of giving the president a chance to get his programs to work out, but I’m wondering where it will end. Read more
The editorial cartoon published today in the Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Read more
Hawaii Democrat Gov. Josh Green is firmly engaged in one of the state’s fiercest battles: managing our health care. Read more
According to acting FEMA Administrator David Richardson, who took the FEMA helm just two weeks ago, states would be shouldering half the costs for responding to natural disasters, plus more responsibilities. Read more
