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Opinion and analysis by the Honolulu Star-Advertiser Editorial Board. Get informed with columns and commentary, and submit a letter to the editor.

Off the news: Avian flu a threat to at-risk bird species

Another reason to worry about the spread of H5N1, a “highly pathogenic avian influenza” that was first detected on Oahu last month, is H5N1’s threat to Hawaii’s endemic birds, particularly water birds, with already dwindling populations. Read more

Column: Schools need resources, not police

In recent years, the debate around policing in schools has intensified, revealing deep concerns about the impact of school resource officers (SROs) on marginalized students. Read more

Off the news: CEO shooting suspect has ties to Hawaii

There’s a lot of interest in “person of interest” Luigi Mangione, the one-time Honolulu resident arrested Monday in connection with the New York City killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. A Monday search for his Facebook profile was flagged as “popular now” on the social media platform, although it no longer turns up the profile itself. Read more

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Editorial: Court reiterates gun safety stance

A Hawaii man now is due to face prosecution for carrying a handgun on private property, charges that were reinstated in February by the Hawaii Supreme Court. The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to take up his appeal. Read more

Letter: Hawaii should wrestle bid for sumo tournament

It was great to hear that the Japan Sumo Association will hold a tournament in London next year. Too bad the article couldn’t have been penned by a local sportswriter instead of using something from The New York Times. Read more

Editorial: Assess EMS to aid creative solutions

Less than a year after Honolulu Emergency Medical Services (EMS) became the sole concern of the city Emergency Services Department (HESD) following an Ocean Safety and Lifeguard Services Division spin-off, the ambulance service is facing scrutiny on reports of protracted response times due to long-standing staffing issues. Read more

Off the news: Better watch out: Fashion Santa in town

Mark your calendar and check it twice: “Fashion Santa,” aka internationally known model Paul Mason, is coming to Ala Moana Center. The visit by Mason, who cuts a dashing figure in a tailored red suit, comes as a “hunky” Kris Kringle in Target ads has sparked talks of a “Hot Santa” trend. Read more

Letter: Empty homes tax will prove too costly for city

In your article on the empty homes tax, you quote Justin Tyndall, an associate professor with UHERO, as saying, “The more people who fill their units, the more housing we generate; the fewer people that fill their units, the more revenue the program would generate for the county.” Read more

Letter: City must slow down, even stop, Banyan Court

I understand Lin Yee Chung Association (LYCA) President Charles Wong recently submitted a final environmental assessment (EA) for their proposed monster Manoa Banyan Court development on P-2 zoned preservation forest land, to the city’s Department of Planning and Permitting for review. Read more

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