Kalshi is writing campaign checks, as are other gaming interests that either want Hawaiʻi to open itself to gambling or stay closed.
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Olin Lagon: The Tradeoffs Of Paving Paradise
Roberta Joan Anderson was dismayed by the scene outside her Waikīkī hotel room. I see ʻāina that fed my education, and hard choices that paved the way.
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Jeta: Hawaiʻi’s Ghost Guy Keeps More Than Spirits Alive
Through ghost tours and storytelling, Lopaka Kapanui preserves the histories of a changing Hawaiʻi. One haunting tale at a time.
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Makana Eyre: Polynesian Health Overlooked In Buzz Over Landmark Study
The study provided insights into the origins of Native Hawaiians. More consequential is what this “genetic treasure trove” means for people with rare DNA mutations.
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Lee Cataluna: Songs Of Resistance, Songs Of Hope
As Protect Kahoʻolawe ʻOhana marks a half century of working to save and restore the island, a new album of songs honors that legacy.
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Beth Fukumoto: My Ballot Has 22 Questions Yet Almost No Choices
Voters have few competitive races to decide upon, but numerous budget and financial issues that elected officials should be handling.
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How We’re Thinking About AI At Civil Beat
From typewriters onward, newsrooms have benefited from technological advances. Artificial intelligence, however, offers particular challenges.
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Neal Milner: Can Hawaiʻi Get Over Its ‘Stay-Put Syndrome’?
Lots of places worry about brain drain, not just Hawaiʻi. Let’s not demean and patronize those who’ve chosen to live elsewhere.
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Olin Lagon: When Radiance And Pain Ride On The Same Wind
A gift from Uncle Sol’s ʻohana prompted me to think about who pays for beauty.