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First, be prepared and assume nothing in an emergency.

If parents want to have more of a voice, they need to have more of a presence.

These losses are significant and impact our communities in many ways. But there are possible solutions.

The local Democratic Party’s Stonewall Caucus is praising the results. But LGBT officials say they primarily intend to serve the diverse interests of their districts.

The country is just as divided as it was before the election, but the fact that it could have been so much worse offers the smallest glimmer of hope for better days ahead.

Creating more lower-cost renewable energy will reduce the need to use fossil fuels to generate electricity.

The GOP minority in the Legislature still represents a constituency that needs to be protected and respected.

Getting health care to rural, underserved areas is always a challenge. Dedicated workers can make all the difference.

State Reps. Matt LoPresti and Sharon Har, both Oahu Democrats, lost reelection to Republican challengers. Both were also dogged by arrests for alleged drunken driving.

Because they can. Still, the trend is for more of us to vote early, meaning election results will be released earlier, too.