Off the news: Devens confirmed after disclosure drama
Vladimir Devens’ confirmation as chief justice of the Hawaii Supreme Court came with a blip, rightly so. Read more
Editorial
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Column: Restore green fee funding, boost community efforts
In February 2026 at the Palolo Neighborhood Board meeting, the volunteer group Palolo Coqui formed in response to the massive coqui infestation in upper Waiomao Stream area. Read more
Editorial: Make responsible driving decisions
The rate of traffic fatalities, compared to this time last year, has steeply declined — a good thing given that 2025’s 128 deaths marked the deadliest year for Hawaii roads since 2007. Read more
Off the news: Ah Mow ends UH coaching stint a winner
Robyn Ah Mow has resigned from coaching the University of Hawaii women’s volleyball team, ending a winning era spanning Dave Shoji’s team-defining tenure, 1975-2016, and her title-heavy turn as coach, 2017-2026. Read more
Letter: Clear dangerous debris before next big flood
Climate and warming oceans are seeding the clouds with excessive moisture, leading to increasing storms and heavy rainfall. Read more
Letter: Use green fee funds only for intended purpose
The Green Fee Advisory Council presented its final project choices to the state Legislature after much study and consultation. Read more
Letter: Privatization might be answer to pot hole woes
A recent letter moaned about the bad performance of our pot hole patching crew (“Pot hole patchers need to step up their game,” Star-Advertiser, April 27). Read more
Letter: Elevator interactions can buoy the spirit
Most people put on a game face before stepping inside an elevator, because of the unwritten etiquette rules aboard this large metal box with total strangers. Read more
Editorial cartoon for Monday, May 4, 2026
The editorial cartoon published today in the Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Read more
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Editorial: Tax breaks safe, now mind budget
Promises made, promises kept — so far. It brings much relief that the series of tax breaks to help Hawaii residents through 2031 are staying virtually intact. Read more
Column: For youth, state must act on housing, affordability
Hawaii’s brain drain will persist as residents are left with no choice but to seek a more financially sustainable life elsewhere. Read more
Editorial cartoon for Sunday, May 3, 2026
The editorial cartoon published today in the Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Read more
Letter: Dubious green fee stand-in projects
Hundred-year storms now come every five to 10 years. The green fee funding to build resilience is critical to the future of our islands. Read more
Letter: Support Hawaii culture with green fee funds
Allocating green fee funds to programs like KAC increases the capacity of our aina organizations, which are critical throughout Hawaii. Read more
Letter: Fish collection bill too watered-down
HB 2101 should be restored as a statewide prohibition on commercial aquarium collection or, at a minimum, apply to Hawaii island. Read more
Letter: Teach keiki about internment camps
I urge every parent and teacher to ask their child or student what they understand about internment to make sure they are aware of the truth. Read more
Column: For youth, build resilient economy to retain talent
If Hawaii hopes to keep its young people, it must build an economy that enables future generations to build successful, sustainable careers. Read more
Column: Na wai hoʻi ka ʻole o ke akamai?
An article was written last week commenting on Anglophonic perspectives infiltrating the speech of Hawaiian speakers today, and how we should return to the thinking of our ancestors. Is this really the case? Read more
Letter: State auditor on the money about kauhale
Kudos to state Auditor Les Kondo. Once again, you can clearly tell he has hit the mark by who and what the complaints are. Read more
Letter: Consider building new jail up, not spread out
We don’t have the space to spread out, so we might build a prison up. Read more
Letter: Raise Hawaii speed limits, reduce speeding tickets
The speed limits in Hawaii need to be raised on all highways and freeways by 10 mph. Read more
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