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Lift The Suspension Of Hawaii’s Public Records Law
Lack of transparency is not a good look when it comes to serving the public interest during the pandemic.
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Modifying Safe Travels Program Could Allay Health, Economic Fears
Allow travelers to Hawaii four days to get COVID-19 tests instead of three, and test again upon arrival.
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Only Lawmakers Can Fix Hawaii’s Mask Mandate. What Are They Waiting For?
With the nation entering a “dark winter” of the pandemic, it doesn’t make sense to hold off until the new year to change a state law.
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More Voter Service Centers Essential For Timely Election Results
The Hawaii Legislature must amend our new vote-by-mail law so the long lines we saw Tuesday do not happen again.
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Honolulu Police Must Implement A Conflict Of Interest Policy
Most other police departments across the country prohibit this obvious problem. A new lawsuit illustrates why HPD needs to prevent officers from using their powers to settle personal scores.
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Legislature Must Give The Police Standards Board The Money It Needs To Do Its Job
Hawaii has a long history of cops behaving badly. The new oversight panel aims to address that, but it can’t without financial support.
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4 Reasons You Must Vote — And Soon
There really is no more important election than this one.
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Mayor Kirk Caldwell’s Foolish Plan To Fatten HPD With CARES Money
It’s far more important to help people pay rent and other necessary expenses than to buy more ATVs for cops.
Term Limits For Honolulu Prosecutor Are A Great Idea
A charter amendment question this November asks whether the position should be capped at two four-year terms. We think they should.
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Solo Activity Order Yet Another Senseless Move From Caldwell
The stay-at-home, work-at-home requirement is extended for two more weeks, but forget about taking your ohana to the beach during that time.