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A charter amendment that would allow the mayor, City Council members and the prosecutor to serve three terms would do voters no favors.

The proposal promises greater legal uniformity and gives voters a chance to have their voices heard on police and prosecutorial records.

In a sharply divided election season, surprising majorities of Honolulu respondents were in agreement on even contentious, difficult issues.

The former longtime Hawaii Supreme Court justice brings a respected legal resume and a reputation for bold thinking to the position.

The islands aren’t immune to the epidemic of painkiller overdoses on parts of the mainland, but there are things we can do to minimize the damage.

Giving Hawaii until mid-2017 to come up with a new plan for rail may be the only way to force a full public accounting of the project’s expenses.

The Honolulu Police Commission desperately needs the additional authority that Charter Amendment 1 would provide.

Charges that the city routinely — and perhaps illegally — misappropriated funds meant for Hanauma Bay demand immediate attention.

Had an officer’s camera been used properly, the results might have added clarity rather than confusion. We need a clear, statewide policy.

The mishandling of abuse allegations highlights a worsening problem that threatens the future of our most vulnerable students.