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The History And Challenge Of Searching For A UH President
Will the 16th leader help it become an engine of economic growth, or fall short of greatness?
A ‘What If’ Scenario For Honolulu’s Rail Project
A proposed public-private partnership from the 1980s might have dramatically changed the island’s history.
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Students Thrived At This Maui School In Territorial Hawaii
The old high school at Hamakuapoko provided a transformational education for many who became key figures in Hawaii’s transition from territory to state.
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From Meiji To Reiwa: The ‘Modern’ King Kalakaua And Japan
Recalling Hawaii’s close ties to the Chrysanthemum Throne during the 19th century.
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Hurricane Harvey’s Reminder For Hawaii: FEMA Can’t Do It All
Well before the Texas flooding, the federal agency called on communities nationwide to plan their own responses to disasters.
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Hawaii And Japan: A 75-Year Post-Pearl Harbor Journey of Peace
Tuesday’s events involving President Obama and Prime Minister Abe are just the latest examples of reconciliation on a grand scale.
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Public-Private Partnerships And Their Potential For Rail
Getting creative with these partnerships could yield big benefits for the rail project, Honolulu, riders and residents.
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A Rail System Option That Offers The Best Fit For Honolulu
Of the alternatives to the current proposed route for the Honolulu rail project, a hybrid option mixing elevated and at-grade systems looks the strongest.
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Hurricane Precautions For Special Populations
Sizable numbers of non-English speakers, tourists, kids and pets in Hawaii on any given day require specific strategies from emergency planners.