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Our closest elections usually occur on a Saturday in August. Let’s move that important decision to November by advancing the top two vote-getters, regardless of party.

Maybe lawmakers shouldn’t brag about funding new football fields when schools can’t hire enough qualified teachers.

Will the 16th leader help it become an engine of economic growth, or fall short of greatness?

For those with island roots, there’s no substitute for mingling at the Festival of Pacific Arts and Culture.

From mayors to sports heroes, from movie stars to average folk, a Big Island photographer revisits his files.

Now the trick is to make the Hawaii adjustment permanent as Congress considers a new farm bill.

History offers powerful lessons, but unless known, they can hardly be heeded.

Short takes, outtakes, our takes and other stuff you should know about public information, government accountability and ethical leadership in Hawaii.

An undeserved but widely held reputation can blind us to the racism and inequality in the islands.

Mayor Rick Blangiardi wants Colleen Hanabusa and the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation board to quit picking on CEO Lori Kahikina. An investigation into complaints of bullying is underway.