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GOP Presidential Primary: Rat Race or Circular Firing Squad? DonkeyHotey/Flickr.com

GOP Presidential Primary: Rat Race or Circular Firing Squad?

It’s early yet, but the Republican presidential race is already lurching out of control.

Goodbye and Good Riddance to the Worst of the Patriot Act White House

Goodbye and Good Riddance to the Worst of the Patriot Act

The new USA Freedom Act will reform key parts of the law having to do with government collection of America’s phone records. Call it a modest victory for privacy.

The Rhetorical Question: Is Kapolei a Mistake? Cory Lum/Civil Beat

The Rhetorical Question: Is Kapolei a Mistake?

The Kapolei Chamber of Commerce argues in favor of the development boom in West Oahu.

What’s the Beef with the Trans-Pacific Partnership and U.S. Food Safety? White House photo

What’s the Beef with the Trans-Pacific Partnership and U.S. Food Safety?

The TPP is not really a free-trade agreement but rather an investors’ rights agreement.

Media Ethics: Why is Nestor Garcia Still a TV Reporter? KHON

Media Ethics: Why is Nestor Garcia Still a TV Reporter?

The former city councilman’s $8,100 payment last week to settle another big round of alleged ethics violations leaves a cloud over him and his employer, KHON.

Getting Into Hot Water in the South China Sea Office of the Secretary of Defen

Getting Into Hot Water in the South China Sea

America is getting closer to the edge of conflict as a dispute between China and other Asia-Pacific nations escalates.

Tom Yamachika: Department of Taxation Should Pick Up the Phone Fotali

Tom Yamachika: Department of Taxation Should Pick Up the Phone

Hawaii’s tax laws are complicated, and the state could do a better job of answering our questions — if it would take our calls.

Going to College in Hawaii Is No Longer a Bargain PF Bentley/Civil Beat

Going to College in Hawaii Is No Longer a Bargain

Rising tuition costs are pricing education at the University of Hawaii beyond the means of some — a prospect that should concern us all.

Gov. Ige Does Right by the Mountain Paul Bica/Flickr

Gov. Ige Does Right by the Mountain

The Hawaii governor says the state has failed Mauna Kea and calls for major changes to management of its summit. Kanaka Maoli culture, it turns out, matters.

Dear Gun Guys: That Hunting Rifle in Your Closet May Be a Problem Flickr.com

Dear Gun Guys: That Hunting Rifle in Your Closet May Be a Problem

The law requires registration of all firearms, including rifles, but here’s what might happen if you try.