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A Pathway to Success for Children of Immigrants — If Only They Will Take It Flickr: Sheree Zielke

A Pathway to Success for Children of Immigrants — If Only They Will Take It

A program that could help people realize their full potential is available to thousands in Hawaii, but only hundreds are taking advantage of it.

VA Deserves Credit for Big Changes at Matsunaga http://www.hawaii.va.gov/

VA Deserves Credit for Big Changes at Matsunaga

A series of laudable moves have dramatically decreased the horrendous new patient wait times at Oahu’s Matsunaga VA Medical Center. 

Hawaii Becomes 10th State to Establish Seal of Biliteracy Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Hawaii Becomes 10th State to Establish Seal of Biliteracy

For Hawaii’s immigrant population, the seal will serve as an affirmation of cultural identity.

Why Are We Spending Public Money on the Pro Bowl? Nanea Kalani/Civil Beat

Why Are We Spending Public Money on the Pro Bowl?

A new study debunks claims of an economic benefit from the NFL all-star game played in Honolulu almost every year since 1979.

Hawaii’s Charter Schools Must Adhere to Federal Law on Prayers PF Bentley/Civil Beat

Hawaii’s Charter Schools Must Adhere to Federal Law on Prayers

Some schools may be flouting the constitutional mandate for separation of church and state. The Charter Schools Commission needs to stand up for compliance.

Why Hawaii Missed Out on a Much-Needed Solar Project ProVision Solar

Why Hawaii Missed Out on a Much-Needed Solar Project

Years of bickering over a proposed energy park have led to the PUC finally cracking down on HECO and the developers.

Don’t Let Caldwell Off the Hook When it Comes to Rail Financial Information Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Don’t Let Caldwell Off the Hook When it Comes to Rail Financial Information

Some state lawmakers say the mayor didn’t give key facts in his rail testimony. The Honolulu City Council needs to make sure that rail finances get the scrutiny they deserve.

Understanding Hawaiian Innovation and Ingenuity

Understanding Hawaiian Innovation and Ingenuity

We’re not anti-science. But innovation cannot cause environmental destruction or degradation.

Monday Memo: Records Released, Trafficking Bill Veto, Love Wins Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Monday Memo: Records Released, Trafficking Bill Veto, Love Wins

The public wins with the release of financial disclosures, Ige commits to an improved trafficking bill and marriage equality is the law, hysteria nothwithstanding.

Save the Dairy: We Need Producer Cooperatives Flickr: Steven Zolneczko

Save the Dairy: We Need Producer Cooperatives

In Hawaii we have high prices, for milk and a lot of things, while producers are driven out of the market.