Opinion and analysis by the Honolulu Star-Advertiser Editorial Board. Get informed with columns and commentary, and submit a letter to the editor.
The locally legendary Uncle Billy’s is, at long last, no more. Once part of celebrated Banyan Drive in a bygone era, Uncle Billy’s Hilo Bay Hotel is under demolition, with teardown now started on its concrete frame. Read more
Yay? No longer is the Honolulu airport second-worst performer in J.D. Power’s North American Airport Satisfaction Study — it’s No. Four(th worst)! Read more
It’s been a quarter-century since the closure of Barbers Point Naval Air Station launched high hopes for Kalaeloa, with visions of a bustling local community of housing and mixed-use vitality. Read more
When the ballots arrive, Oahu voters will have a rare chance to show their aloha for the best lifeguards in the world. Read more
I just returned from a “Best of Austria and Switzerland” tour and I wanted the state of Hawaii to implement something they do in many international countries — charge for water closet access. Read more
A recent letter says that the U.S. should implement voter eligibility requirements (“Voters should provide proof of citizenship,” Star-Advertiser, Oct. 4). Read more
It is being reported that Hurricane Helene destroyed thousands of homes and left more than 230 people dead. The global warming fanatics are blaming Earth’s rising temperatures on this storm. Read more
Many Christians appear to worship Donald Trump like an idol, yet he routinely violates several of the Ten Commandments and the golden rule. Read more
I think it would be important to learn more about the leadership abilities of Donald Trump and Kamala Harris in a more presidential capacity. Read more
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Kashka Otto, a 22-year-old graduate of Nanakuli High School from whom the best was expected, was tragically stabbed to death on Sunday morning, during an altercation that developed while working his shift at Wendy’s in Nanakuli. Read more
It’s distressing to see the cutting and removal of dead and dying palm trees at city parks along the Leeward Coast and North Shore — victims of the ravenous, destructive coconut rhinoceros beetles (CRBs). Read more
It’s been many years since nightlife entrepreneur Jack Cione made headlines in Honolulu, but there was a time when his risk-taking approach to entertainment left an indelible impression. Read more
s a dedicated physician practicing in Hawaii, I have witnessed firsthand the challenges that our health care system faces. Read more
University of Hawaii presidential candidates should always emphasize showing respect for Hawaiian culture, and Julian Vasquez Heilig is doing a great job at that. Read more
So, the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation wants its share of $1 billion from state revenues. And now the director’s salary will be $350,000 a year, when I thought $113,000 was an overreach. Read more
In response to Monday’s article (“City seeks $115,000 to defend against civil rights suit”), can someone explain to me what the attorneys who are part of the special corporation counsel do? Read more
As a citizen who for 62 years made every effort to engage in the process of serving the country by voting, I have never seen so much hateful campaigning with racial slurs, derogatory epithets and disparaging an opponent. And it all started with Donald Trump. Read more
Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are officially the top two applicants for the highest position in America. Voters will decide who will get the top job on Nov. 5. Read more
Nurses form a crucial foundation for the healing industry of health care. And now that industry, in one or more Hawaii hospitals, is itself in need of healing. Read more
It certainly feels that Hawaii has been relatively lucky weather-wise this year, given the terrible fortune visited upon the southeastern quadrant of the U.S. mainland. Read more
A shortage of available and properly licensed school bus drivers continues to hamstring the state Department of Education (DOE), prompting Gov. Josh Green to extend an emergency proclamation allowing the use of tour buses to transport students. Read more
