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John Pritchett: Press Pass

As the rail project finally nears its tentative launch, Honolulu’s daily newspaper has become an uncritical promoter of the long-troubled train.

By John Pritchett

June 11, 2023 · 1 min read

John Pritchett/Civil Beat/2023

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John Pritchett

John Pritchett is an award-winning cartoonist. He has created artwork in Hawaii for decades, including 20 years at the Honolulu Weekly. See his portfolio on the web at: pritchettcartoons.com. Opinions are the author’s own and do not necessarily reflect Civil Beat’s views.

As the rail project finally nears its tentative launch, Honolulu’s daily newspaper has become an uncritical promoter of the long-troubled train.

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About the Author

John Pritchett

John Pritchett is an award-winning cartoonist. He has created artwork in Hawaii for decades, including 20 years at the Honolulu Weekly. See his portfolio on the web at: pritchettcartoons.com. Opinions are the author’s own and do not necessarily reflect Civil Beat’s views.

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What will all the naysayers do now that Rail is up and running. Can't wait to ride!

moc · 2 years ago

SA is probably hoping for increased readership by rail travellers.

surferx808 · 2 years ago

The Star Advertiser and most of the mainstream media have been cheerleaders for rail. Other media outlets are biased against motorists with their "transportation" stories. Enough!

macprohawaii · 2 years ago

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