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John Pritchett: The Polar Bear Express John Pritchett/Civil Beat/2023

John Pritchett: The Polar Bear Express

Alaska Airlines announced last week it would buy Hawaiian Airlines in an all-cash $1.9 billion deal. The sale still needs to win federal approval which could take a year or more. But the proposal, which airline officials say would keep each company's identity relatively intact, is being met favorably by many in Hawaii.

Remembering Rosalynn Carter’s Ties To Hawaii And Project Dana Photo courtesy of Project Dana

Remembering Rosalynn Carter’s Ties To Hawaii And Project Dana

Her connections to the islands were sustained over a period of decades through her unwavering support of family caregivers.

Jonathan Okamura: What’s In A Name? A Lot When It Comes To Ethnic And Racial Identity Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023

Jonathan Okamura: What’s In A Name? A Lot When It Comes To Ethnic And Racial Identity

The selection and use of terms including American or native provides meaning and substance to their identities, such as being native or American.

Matthew Leonard: SBA Disaster Loans For Maui Fire Survivors Are About To Dry Up Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023

Matthew Leonard: SBA Disaster Loans For Maui Fire Survivors Are About To Dry Up

The number of loans approved is equivalent to 12% of the population of Lahaina at the time of the disaster.

Beth Fukumoto: Possible Scenarios For Hawaii’s Republican Presidential Caucus Anthony Quintano/Civil Beat/2016

Beth Fukumoto: Possible Scenarios For Hawaii’s Republican Presidential Caucus

They range from the mundane — Trump dominates amid low turnout — to the much more intriguing.

Neal Milner: Four Vignettes That Illuminate The Meaning Of The Holidays Getty Images/iStockphoto

Neal Milner: Four Vignettes That Illuminate The Meaning Of The Holidays

From a Willie Nelson song to a luau in Oregon, the spirit that animates the holidays can be found in unexpected places.

Naka Nathaniel: What If The Navy Gave Much Of Pearl Harbor Back To Hawaii? Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Naka Nathaniel: What If The Navy Gave Much Of Pearl Harbor Back To Hawaii?

The expiration of leases on several military bases is an opportunity to shape a different future for the state.

Gov. Josh Green Reflects On His 1st Year In Office Screenshot/Governor Facebook

Gov. Josh Green Reflects On His 1st Year In Office

We have been through so much and we have accomplished so much this year.

The Sunshine Blog: The Hawaii Board Of Education Could Use Some Sunshine Flickr.com

The Sunshine Blog: The Hawaii Board Of Education Could Use Some Sunshine

Short takes, outtakes, our takes and other stuff you should know about public information, government accountability and ethical leadership in Hawaii.

Denby Fawcett: The TV Show ‘Yellowstone’ Is Pertinent To Hawaii In Unexpected Ways Alamy Stock Photo

Denby Fawcett: The TV Show ‘Yellowstone’ Is Pertinent To Hawaii In Unexpected Ways

The Western saga tells a universal story about the struggle to retain a way of life that is fast disappearing.