Opinion and analysis by the Honolulu Star-Advertiser Editorial Board. Get informed with columns and commentary, and submit a letter to the editor.
Over the last year, Agribusiness Development Corp. (ADC) has developed an aggressive, dynamic approach to address multiple challenges facing Hawaii’s infrastructure, food production and vacant lands. Read more
Despite a distressingly low count of voter turnout for Hawaii’s primary and more than two months to go in this election cycle, the officials at the helm of Oahu governance are already off and running. Read more
It typically takes forever to get something built in Hawaii — the rail system and the new stadium come to mind. But it may take even longer to dismantle something, such as the Haiku Stairs. Read more
The Grand Wailea Resort on Maui has pledged to do more to protect endangered Hawaiian petrels from extinction, resolving a lawsuit by conservation groups. Read more
In 2006, the people of Oahu voted to prioritize making Honolulu a pedestrian- and bicycle-friendly city with the adoption of Charter Amendment No. 8. Read more
The Maui wildfires taught us about open, dry land and the dangers it can pose to nearby developed areas. What can we do about this problem? Read more
Wait, what? Kamala Harris is odd (“The GOP isn’t weird; it’s Harris who is odd,” Star-Advertiser, Letters, Aug. 4)? Vice President Harris is an ordinary American. Read more
We need to counteract the false accusations that Zionists are genocidal or indulging in pogroms against the Palestinians. Israel has not committed those crimes. Read more
A recent letter to the editor sought to clarify JD Vance’s statement about miserable, childless cat ladies (“Vance ‘cat lady’ comment was taken out of context,” Star-Advertiser, Aug. 7). Read more
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When it comes to working relations, authorization for a labor strike signals frustration over a non-meeting of minds. Read more
For a primary election with relatively few marquee races, Saturday’s results brought a surprising measure of drama and change — even as a predicted low turnout become reality, unfortunately. Read more
There are always unions striving for better pay and one of their slogans is that one job should be enough. But unless you have a very high-skilled job, it will never happen in Hawaii, where the average house cost is $1 million. Read more
I was moved to tears upon reading the July 31 “Island Voices” column (“Together, we can shape climate future,” Star-Advertiser). Read more
It was particularly inspiring to read of the efforts of Brian Batchelor and his Waialua “village” in his quest to realize his potential — that is yet to be fully developed. Read more
I thought there was no hope for the Republican Party. Read more
It’s clear that the Star-Advertiser’s editorial staff is as misguided as the state Legislature by endorsing Bill 46, which proposes an increase in property tax for vacant homes. Read more
As officials go over the returns from this week’s state primary election, it is a good time to check back when Hawaii as a state first voted for U.S. president. Read more
Four days ago, Gov. Josh Green signed an emergency proclamation to provide stopgap relief to condominiums experiencing crippling increases in property insurance premiums. Read more
Soaring insurance premiums are bedeviling condominiums across the state, and Gov. Josh Green, with the urging of a legislative task force, has declared it a crisis. Read more
As a combat veteran (U.S. Army, Desert Storm), witnessing the burning of the flag is an experience fraught with complex and conflicting emotions. Read more
About 28.6% of Maui residents spend half or more of their income on rent; they are considered severely rent-burdened. Read more
