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Editor’s Desk: Hawaii Reporter’s Malia Zimmerman Bids Aloha
The loss of the longtime local investigative reporter is another a blow for independent media — and the citizens of Hawaii.
Health Beat: Why Does A Hawaii Nurse Risk His Life for Ebola Victims?
Rene Steinhauer learned some hard lessons from the tragic health crisis that continues to play out in West Africa.
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End HECO Monopoly, Strengthen Energy Policy, Establish Timelines
HECO’s reluctance to embrace geothermal energy projects is disturbing and the regulatory process must be improved.
GMO Labeling: Congress Should Settle Issue, Require Transparency
People want to know what they’re eating, and that’s a right that shouldn’t be established on a state-by-state basis.
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Hawaii Monitor: Could Airship Ferry Residents Stranded by Lava Flow?
A Hilo attorney and entrepreneur has a plan for the “Lava Ferry” if Highway 130 in Pahoa is taken out.
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After Solar Power’s Roller Coaster Ride in Hawaii — What’s Next?
The spread of photovoltaic energy in Hawaii hit some speed bumps in 2014. Here is what to expect in the coming year.
Denby Fawcett
Denby Fawcett: Airport Lei Sellers Grapple With Daily Challenges
The venerable Hawaiian-owned businesses would like to be able to count on staying put without disruption as changes come to Honolulu International Airport.
Don Wallace
Urban Hawaii: What Does Future Hold for Honolulu — and Us?
It is time to explore what the transformation of Kakaako says about the evolution of our city. Our new column looks at how Honolulu got to where it is now and, perhaps more importantly, where it is going.
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Health Beat: What Might Really Help People in Hawaii Lose Weight
The Affordable Care Act will soon require many more restaurants to list calorie counts, but a study shows people need to really understand the numbers to change.
Better Standards Are the First Step Toward Better Schools in Hawaii
Common Core has sparked sharp debate among teachers and parents in the islands, but the standards offer clear learning goals to guide education, teachers and students.