Opinion and analysis by the Honolulu Star-Advertiser Editorial Board. Get informed with columns and commentary, and submit a letter to the editor.
As major leadership changes come to the state House, thanks to primary-election upsets and no-incumbent races, voters also will have a hand in influencing the chamber’s dynamics and policymaking, via the representatives they elect on Nov. 5. Read more
The numbers aren’t in yet, but expectations are high for a record-breaking year of attendance for Honolulu Pride events, including an exuberant, rainbow-hued parade along Kalakaua Avenue on Saturday and a sold-out Universal Show Queen pageant on Oct. 12. Read more
This paper published counterpoint articles last week, debating whether green energy is a “myth” or a “reality” (“GReen energy transition: myth or reality?” Ocr. 11). Both articles were written by mainland advocates, and both miss important issues. Read more
As a community that prides itself on values of equality and justice, it is essential that we extend these principles to every individual, regardless of their sexual orientation. Read more
As we approach the 2024 presidential election, the electorate is highly polarized. Read more
Congratulations to Wendy Hensel on becoming our new University of Hawaii president. I was a student at UH during territory days and I have personally seen over the years how important this job is in Hawaii. Read more
This is in response to the letter “Hirono must put politics aside when Trump Wins” (Star-Advertiser, Oct. 12). I must say the writer has it all wrong. Read more
A recent letter states that America is “sometimes” the only country backing Israel (“For better or worse, U.S. again stands by Israel,” Star-Advertiser, Oct. 16). Read more
While Hawaii’s primary election settled all contested races on the city level — Honolulu mayor reelected and City Council members decided — it did create a surprising amount of suspense and churn for state legislative races. Read more
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For most of human existence, fresh drinking water did not come out of a faucet. It flowed in streams and rivers, collected in lakes and ponds, or resided as groundwater in aquifers. Read more
Every October for the past decade, we have joined the rest of the nation in observing “Imagine A Day Without Water.” It is a time to reflect on what it would be like with even a day without fresh water and renew our kuleana to protecting our precious wai for our future. Read more
The Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corp. (HHFDC) started the Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund (DURF) Equity Pilot program to help first-time homebuyers in targeted occupations attain homeownership and stop the “brain drain” of kamaaina leaving Hawaii. Read more
The American Association of University Women of Hawaii has been empowering women and girls for over a century. We have witnessed the erosion of women’s rights since the 2022 Dobbs decision, eliminating a federally protected constitutional abortion right. Read more
A 1910 Army map, shared at last month’s meeting of the Oahu Historic Preservation Commission, labeled the entire Saint Francis Manoa property as a “temple heiau.” Read more
It’s only fair that the Star-Advertiser at least let readers know there was a no-show by U.S. Sen. Mazie Hirono at PBS Hawaii’s “Insights” program on Oct. 17, the only scheduled televised debate for Hawaii’s U.S. Senate seat. Read more
I suggest researching Donald Trump’s extraordinary record of crime, convictions, deceit, lies (especially concerning elections), corruption, conspiracy theories, disrespect of women’s rights, inciting an attack on the U.S. Capitol, violent immigration rhetoric and the numerous people whose lives he destroyed. Read more
Discriminatory acts, including anti-transgender laws and rhetoric, continue to permeate national and local elections and legislatures. Read more
Hawaii’s affordable housing programs are designed to address one of the state’s most critical challenges: providing pathways to homeownership for working-class residents. Read more
With just a little more than two weeks between today and the General Election, there is little more candidates can do to change their personal description from “candidate” to “winner.” Read more
The choice should not be this difficult. And yet mere weeks from Election Day, the polling has signaled a historically tight race for the White House between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump. Read more
Looking over my state general election ballot, I noticed two questions pertaining to constitutional amendments. Read more
