Honolulu Star-Advertiser

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 80° Today's Paper


Editorial

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

Editorial: Decide quickly on necessary landfill

The city is walking a tightrope as it prepares to reveal next week “three potential paths” for creating a new landfill on Oahu. Problem is, not one of the locations scouted since 2022 as an alternative is legally viable. Read more

Column: Kill dangerous nonprofit-targeting bill

Who did Hawaii’s U.S. Rep. Ed Case represent when he voted — twice in two weeks — in favor of H.R. 9495, the Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act? It is already against the law for nonprofit organizations to aid terrorism, so a new law wasn’t necessary. Read more

star
Unlimited access to premium stories for as little as $12.95 /mo.
Get It Now

Letter: A better alternative to the empty-homes tax

In the discussion over the empty-homes tax, I’ve seen very little coverage on how it would be enforced. Given the city’s record on enforcing illegal vacation rentals, I can’t imagine it will be effective or efficient. Read more

Letter: Renewable energy key to island independence

When I see solar panels, I think energy independence. Energy generated in Hawaii is in Hawaii’s control. Hawaii is already using energy from the sun, wind, water and geothermal sources. In the future, wave motion will also generate energy locally. Read more

Letter: Salvation Army service was one to remember

I just wanted to extend my deepest appreciation for the Salvation Army’s 52nd annual Thanksgiving dinner. In addition to the amazing food and exceptional entertainment, the ambiance was magical — there was so much love in the air it brought many of us to tears. Read more

Column: DHHL must use internet grant wisely

Good news recently about funds for extending high speed broadband internet access on Department of Hawaiian Home Lands sites (“DHHL getting over $72M to boost internet connectivity,” Star-Advertiser, Nov. 13). Read more

Letter: Landfill debacle a sign of unsustainable lifestyles

The latest article reporting the woes faced by the City and County of Honolulu to site a new landfill emphasizes two facts about the general unsustainability of our modern way of life: it is fundamentally unsafe for the environment and our own health; and we cannot afford it. Read more

Editorial: It is time for ‘empty homes tax’

Honolulu has major housing problems, on two fronts: affordability and availability. Action is required in multiple ways to address these issues and make housing accessible to local residents — particularly young families and members of the workforce. Read more

Having trouble finding what you need? Try using our search feature.