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A recent federal report regarding Honolulu’s problematic administration of federal block grants should guide the city toward a better future.

Attorney General Doug Chin should not be keeping secret an investigation that preceded the director’s departure earlier this year.

A report uncovering appalling human abuse on commercial fishing boats demands immediate response from government, industry and consumers.

Destroying personal property belonging to homeless people was heartless. But the cost to the taxpayers could be outrageous.

The City Council should require a proposed luxury condo project to actually abide by rules set up for developments near Honolulu rail stops.

Loretta Sheehan shows how much difference one new member can make. Now, Mayor Kirk Caldwell needs to replace chair Ron Taketa with another Loretta Sheehan.

There’s too much public money at stake — not to mention prisoner safety — when it comes to the operation of our prison system.

An alumnus with more than 40 years of experience in Asia will be the center’s next president. Can he make room for Obama?

Lawmakers must force Honolulu and HART officials to be more accountable before considering a rail tax increase.

Let’s hope Obama’s visit and the upcoming conservation conference lead to further efforts to meet the islands’ environmental challenges.