Editorials Premium http://www.staradvertiser.com/editorialspremium RSS Feed for EditorialsPremium en-us Mon, 20 May 2013 11:30:00 GMT Probe shows need for media shield http://www.staradvertiser.com/editorialspremium/20130520__Probe_shows_need_for_media_shield.html If the three controversies that beset the Obama administration last week, the most serious accusation came from the story with the least political sizzle. The fallout from the Benghazi terrorist attack derived its potency from the four deaths that resulted. Letters to the Editor http://www.staradvertiser.com/editorialspremium/20130520_letters_to_the_editor.html Sen. Solomon didn't deserve criticism • Obama seeming more like Nixon • Democrats should back Obama plan; and more Off the News http://www.staradvertiser.com/editorialspremium/20130520_off_the_news.html Coming into bloom at Ala Moana Center • Taking care of our kamaaina guests Legislative loose ends http://www.staradvertiser.com/editorialspremium/20130519_legislative_loose_ends.html Even the most attentive political junkies can miss things at the state Capitol. A lot of things. Attempt to save PLDC staffers http://www.staradvertiser.com/editorialspremium/20130519_Attempt_to_save_PLDC_staffers.html The utterance at the state Legislature that produced the most consternation wasn’t a word at all, but four letters: PLDC. Hilo flight school: Ready for takeoff? http://www.staradvertiser.com/editorialspremium/20130519_Hilo_flight_school_Ready_for_takeoff.html A favorite childhood memory, said state Sen. Gilbert Kahele, was watching the crop-dusting planes fly over Hawaii island fields and wondering what it would be like to be a pilot himself. Watershed gets $10.75M after all http://www.staradvertiser.com/editorialspremium/20130519_Watershed_gets_1075M_after_all.html In the end, the administration of Gov. Neil Abercrombie was thrilled at the outcome of its watershed-protection plan, even though it followed a zig-zag path. Forgiving debt just a start to ensure health of UH athletics http://www.staradvertiser.com/editorialspremium/20130519__Forgiving_debt_just_a_start_to_ensure_health_of_UH_athletics.html The University of Hawaii's Board of Regents has found a way to retire a large financial deficit of the athletic department, a victory for many residents who consider major college sports in Hawaii a necessity. Rail transit-oriented development better for Kapolei than Kakaako http://www.staradvertiser.com/editorialspremium/20130519_Rail_transit-oriented_development_better_for_Kapolei_than_Kakaako.html A recent Star-Advertiser article stressed how Kaka-ako will be built up with high-rise buildings that exceed height limitations but will be close to rail stations. Pilot program achieving its goals by using 21st century teaching, learning strategies http://www.staradvertiser.com/editorialspremium/20130519_Pilot_program_achieving_its_goals_by_using__21st_century_teaching_learning_strategies_.html We are more than a decade into the 21st century, and much has been written and discussed about 21st century teaching and learning and the integration of technology and instruction.