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Clearing The Path To Graduation With New Program Makes Sense
The University of Hawaii Manoa’s pilot effort is a smart use of data-driven technology to help students graduate sooner.
Dallas Nagata White
Terrorized By The Numbers
This column was a finalist in Civil Beat’s Emerging Writers contest
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Zuri Aki: They Who Control the Land, Control Hawaii, Part 1
Understanding Hawaii’s history of land ownership helps us know whether tourism and construction will forever define us.
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Curt Sanburn: A Conversation with Architect John Hara
The veteran Honolulu-based Hara remembers the good — and bad — of a long and distinguished career.
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There’s Still Time — And The Need — To Refine The Medical Marijuana Law
As Hawaii creates a new medical industry, lawmakers should consider modifying the law in ways that would benefit patients statewide.
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We Need More Democracy In Our Public Boards
This commentary was a finalist in Civil Beat’s Emerging Writers contest.
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Tom Yamachika: Delay After Delay at Hawaiian Home Lands
Perhaps DHHL has the ability to deal with at least some of its backlog when a sufficiently hot fire is lit under it.
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Todd Simmons: Aiona Vs. Caldwell Could Make For Interesting 2016
The former lieutenant governor hasn’t declared, but already sounds like a mayoral candidate. Here’s one route he could take to mounting a competitive challenge to Kirk Caldwell.
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Rubbing Against The Grain: An Argument For Open Dialogue
This commentary was a finalist in Civil Beat’s Emerging Writers Contest
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Neal Milner: Ige’s Stand On UH Athletics Is Wrong In So Many Ways
The governor holds the university responsible for getting rid of the deficit when in fact it should be his and the Legislature’s problem.