Off the news: Haiku Stairs demolition saga continues
The Friends of Haiku Stairs has filed a third legal action to try to save the military-built steel stairway to the top of Haiku Valley. Read more
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Off the news: Maui wildfire survivors in need of aid
There’s much to unpack from the latest report tracking survivors of the August 2023 West Maui wildfires — and though not unexpected, much of it is concerning. Read more
Editorial: Act swiftly to pick new HPD chief
The Honolulu Police Commission made a proper decision in selecting an interim chief from within the Honolulu Police Department: Installing one of HPD’s highest-ranking officers, Deputy Chief Rade Vanic, who helped develop the HPD’s current strategic plan. Read more
Letter: Move wisely to cleaner, plant-based agriculture
The recent recalls of tomatoes, cucumbers, eggs and ground beef reveal a serious problem in our food system. These bacteria don’t come from plants, they come from animal farming. Read more
Letter: Making a case against vaccine mandates
Regarding vaccine resistance (“Gov. Green goes to Washington before Senate panel with medical cred, pro-vaccine message,” Star-Advertiser, On Politics, May 25): What anti-vaxxers and skeptics don’t like are mandates, doubt and danger. Read more
Letter: Senators should set high bar for decorum, respect
The reason why America is crumbling from greatness was recently displayed on the U.S. Senate floor by Hawaii’s Sen. Brian Schatz. Read more
Letter: Marine sanctuary keeps fish abundant for all
Well, nobody expects Donald Trump to give a hoot about natural stuff. He doesn’t like science because science usually doesn’t agree with him. Read more
Editorial cartoon for Friday, June 20, 2025
The editorial cartoon published today in the Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Read more
Column: Review mayor’s role in hiring public safety agencies’ leaders
Watching the issues being raised with the Honolulu Police Department chief’s resignation and subsequent replacement, I think our current setup regarding public safety commissions (fire and police) having the sole authority to hire or fire a police chief or fire chief deserves a review. Read more
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Off the news: Two Russians arrested on isle in one week
Quite a coincidence: In two separate incidents, two Russians were recently arrested by federal agents for illegally being in Honolulu — a woman at Kaneohe’s Marine Corps Base last Thursday, and a man at Honolulu’s airport on Tuesday. Read more
Off the news: More preschool classrooms for isle keiki
Hawaii will welcome 25 new preschool classrooms for the upcoming school year, bringing the number of classrooms added under the state’s Ready Keiki Initiative up to 117, with 25 more scheduled to open by August 2026. Read more
Editorial: Fulfill housing promise in Kapolei
Like a massive and complex jigsaw puzzle, Oahu’s long-envisioned “Second City” of Kapolei is being assembled, slowly but surely, as pieces painstakingly come together. Read more
Letter: Federal science cuts threaten isle economy
President Donald Trump’s proposed 2026 budget request includes debilitating cuts to critical federal science agencies. Read more
Letter: Important to take high road in fight for justice
For the “No Kings” day of defiance I created a sign that urged people to have compassion, seek unity and peace, and to live with honor. Read more
Letter: Dangers to democracy forge strong bonds
Arriving in front of the state Capitol on Saturday at around 11 a.m., our small group of friends witnessed quite a sight: an enormous crowd of people of all the racial and national backgrounds we have in Hawaii joyfully waving the very creative “No Kings” signs they had created. Read more
Letter: Southern Baptist Church oversteps boundaries
The Southern Baptist Church has every right to impose limits on its members. It has absolutely no right to even consider imposing them on anyone else. Read more
Editorial cartoon for Thursday, June 19, 2025
The editorial cartoon published today in the Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Read more
Off the news: Be aware of HawaiianMiles changes
Flyers enrolled in Hawaiian Airlines’ loyalty program, HawaiianMiles, are advised to get clear about coming-soon new terms of mileage usage (see 808ne.ws/airmiles). Read more
Column: Act to protect state Judiciary, democracy
I respectfully urge Gov. Josh Green to veto Senate Bill 935. If signed into law, this bill would drastically cut retirement benefits for future state judges. Read more
Editorial: Build on HONU program’s success
The city’s Homeless Outreach and Navigation for Unsheltered Persons (HONU) program — offering “pop-up” temporary sites for homeless triage in Honolulu’s parks, with secure tent shelters, sanitation, health and housing services — was an innovation in services for the unsheltered in 2019 when it got its start. Read more
Off the news: City Council debates leadership shake-up
The City Council took Tuesday to hash out the organization of its top leadership, with the positions of vice chair and floor leader in flux under Chair Tommy Waters. Read more
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