Our View http://www.staradvertiser.com/editorials/saeditorials RSS Feed for SA Editorials en-us Mon, 14 Nov 2011 11:30:00 GMT Strive to retain market's charm http://www.staradvertiser.com/editorials/saeditorials/20111114__Strive_to_retain_markets_charm.html Waikiki's most wistful shopping venue faces a makeover under plans by Queen Emma Land Co., and the sentimental are certain to be wary over what that means. Ag research should be a top priority http://www.staradvertiser.com/editorials/saeditorials/20111113_Ag_research_should_be_a_top_priority.html In the Pacific region, food security has long been a concern of international organizations, in particular the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, which has fostered cooperation in food production and supply among its member nations since 1968. Faith in Hawaii http://www.staradvertiser.com/editorials/saeditorials/20111113_Faith_in_Hawaii.html Churches deal with matters of faith, not an area that lends itself to measurements. But perceptions of the church from those on the receiving end of the religious outreach, that's another story. Obama right on money on Asia-Pacific http://www.staradvertiser.com/editorials/saeditorials/20111112_Obama_right_on_money_on_Asia_Pacific.html President Barack Obama begins a nine-day mission today as a step toward furthering America's role in including this region of the world as an essential element in U.S. jobs and security. U.S., China must find new path http://www.staradvertiser.com/editorials/saeditorials/20111111_us_china_must_find_new_path.html Hawaii's travel industry stands to benefit enormously with the growth of tourism from China, but the exchange of words in this week's Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit shows how things can become stalled. Frictions between the U.S. and China continue to complicate what should become beneficial to both powers. Tighten controls over school funds http://www.staradvertiser.com/editorials/saeditorials/20111110__Tighten_controls_over_school_funds.html A lot of times, things will slip through cracks in the state bureaucracy, but those cracks have to be pretty big to let something like a half-million dollars get away. Build Honolulu upward or outward, but not both http://www.staradvertiser.com/editorials/saeditorials/20111110_Build_Honolulu_upward_or_outward_but_not_both.html That’s going to be one colossal building kissing the Kakaako sky if all goes as intended by the state agency that gets to decide such things. Watershed protection is vital http://www.staradvertiser.com/editorials/saeditorials/20111109__Watershed_protection_is_vital.html Spending millions of taxpayer dollars to replenish Hawaii's vegetation and native forests may seem extravagant except for the alternative: public consumption reliant on declining sources for absorbing rainwater and replenishing groundwater. Schools no place for product placement http://www.staradvertiser.com/editorials/saeditorials/20111108__Schools_no_place_for_product_placement.html Advertising is part of many public and private venues, from smart phones to elevator cars. Trying to get your message out is what helps fuel business, and business fuels the economy. Premium rate hikes need tough scrutiny http://www.staradvertiser.com/editorials/saeditorials/20111107_Premium_rate_hikes_need_tough_scrutiny.html The cost of health insurance in Hawaii is comparable to that in most other states, but the continuing increases are enough to cast doubts about whether the medical treatment is worth the price.