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Margaret Cipriano

Margaret Cipriano studies journalism at UH Manoa and covers Hawaii-based tourism. She is from Chicago and misses the cold.
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Why Some Stores In Chinatown Keep Doors Locked During Business Hours David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

Why Some Stores In Chinatown Keep Doors Locked During Business Hours

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Boutiques and other stores installed buzz-in systems with the onset of the pandemic and decided to keep them as traffic returned to the area.

A New Recipe: This Program Puts Oahu Inmates In College Cooking Courses

A New Recipe: This Program Puts Oahu Inmates In College Cooking Courses

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Kapiolani Community College has offered courses to women at the Women's Community Correctional Facility since 2008.

Vacation Rentals Are In The Hawaii Legislature’s Crosshairs Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2018

Vacation Rentals Are In The Hawaii Legislature’s Crosshairs

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The House is again considering several proposals targeting short-term vacation rentals in Hawaii neighborhoods.

Senate Committee Advances Bill For Free Parking At Ala Wai Boat Harbor Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Senate Committee Advances Bill For Free Parking At Ala Wai Boat Harbor

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Senate Bill 1034 sets aside at least 300 stalls.

Tourists, Guns, Business: Here’s What Hawaii Lawmakers Plan To Tackle In 2023 David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

Tourists, Guns, Business: Here’s What Hawaii Lawmakers Plan To Tackle In 2023

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Lawmakers are back in session to tackle a multitude of issues.