Madeleine Kunin: Remembering Dr. Ruth
Dr. Ruth Westheimer, the sex therapist who died July 12 at age 96, was a dinner guest at my residence when I was the American ambassador in Switzerland. She arrived…
Candidate Q&A: State House District 32 — Micah Aiu
“As a member of the House Finance Committee, I am really proud of the work that we accomplished with the income tax cut.”
Candidate Q&A: State House District 32 — Garner Shimizu
“Many meaningful bills addressing reform were not even heard by our currently Democratic Party-controlled Legislature.”
Candidate Q&A: Honolulu City Council District 3 — Esther Kiaaina
“The overcommercialization of our residential communities is a big threat in my district.”
John Pritchett: Not Going Down With The Ship
More and more Democrats are bailing on President Joe Biden due to growing concerns about his physical health and mental sharpness. Will he still be his party’s nominee?
Residents Say Indefinite Closure Of Park Leading To Haiku Stairs Is Unfair
Moanalua residents want their park reopened, despite ongoing litigation over the future of Haiku Stairs.
Court Ruling Could Have Major Impact On State Oversight Of The Office Of Hawaiian Affairs
Lawyers for OHA say the state does not have the authority to fine trustees for ethics violations. The Attorney General’s Office disagrees.
Jonathan Okamura: Ethnic Names Give Hawaii Candidates An Advantage — And They Know It
Politicians in the islands frequently put their middle or maiden names on the ballot to emphasize their connection to ethnic communities and garner votes.
Is Growing Your Own Food Considered Agriculture? Hawaii County Says No
Subsistence farmers on the Big Island say recent changes to county agricultural laws threaten their ability to keep farming.
The Weekly News Quiz: July 18
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