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It was a week that saw the chair of the Honolulu City Council talk of following the state’s three other counties in banning plastic grocery bags and the state’s education leaders get a rap on the knuckles from the U.S. Education secretary.

We reported on pot and prison sentences. And pigeons and wine at the Capitol. I kid you not.

Here are 10 must read stories from this week.

• Honolulu Council Chair to Push Plastic Bag Ban
• Off The Beat: Time for Education Officials to Walk the Talk
• Angry Birds Aren’t Leaving Hawaii Capitol
• Return to Sender: Solar Firm Takes Back Wine Gift to Hawaii Lawmakers
• Police-Business Deal Raises Ethical Questions
• Off The Beat: Cop Accused of Dealing Meth Free, But Not Pot Minister
• Honolulu Property Tax Overhaul Dead On Arrival?
• No Christmas in Hilo for Roger Christie
• Still No Resolution on HGEA’s Favored Nation Perk
• Ernie Els Golf Course Has Yet to Deliver on Ewa Community Benefits