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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.

Column: Pick up litter to make Hawaii beautiful

I am a trash picker-upper. I work alone, but I am not alone. You see us around, mostly in parks or beaches, motivated independently, but we have a common mission: we hate litter. Read more

Editorial: Police commission must wisely evolve

A city audit finding that the Honolulu Police Commission (HPC) does not have adequate, “defined processes” for evaluating the Honolulu Police Department (HPD) deserves full consideration as a potential roadmap for improvements. Read more

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Column: Hawaii needs inclusive tourist messaging

I am writing to express my deep concerns regarding the latest campaign by the Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA) and the Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau (HVCB), which aims to attract what they describe as the “mindful Hawaii traveler.” Read more

Editorial: Ewa hotel a boon, but mind land use

Another limited-service hotel, under the broad Hyatt umbrella, is on the way for Oahu’s second city, the sprawling Kapolei area that encompasses Ho‘opili and Ewa Beach, and it’s a location that makes perfect sense. Read more

Editorial: CORE Bus driving in right direction

The City and County’s Crisis Outreach Response and Engagement Program (CORE) has a new — very large — set of wheels that officials hope will propel the fledgling unit forward in its necessary goal to support and serve Oahu’s homeless population. Read more

Off the news: Loan forgiveness program seeks funding

With a chronic statewide shortage of health care providers, Hawaii launched a $30 million loan forgiveness program last September for professionals who commit to remain in the state for at least two years and to fill at least 30% of their practice with patients covered by public insurance programs Medicaid (Med-QUEST) or Medicare. Read more

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