What Hawaii Can Learn From South Korea’s Jeju Island
Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke visited Jeju Island — South Korea’s largest island — in August of this year with a delegation that ...
The ‘Ridiculous,’ Growing Trend Of Hawaii Private School Coaching
Most private schools don’t publicly share their admissions rates. But Kamehameha Schools’ Kapalama campus, which gives preference to Native Hawaiian students and is one of the most sought-after ...
West Oahu May Get More Than 800 New Short-Term Rentals In Apartment Zone
Hundreds of new apartment units in Ewa could be used for short-term rentals as the West Oahu resort area Hoakalei continues its years-long development.
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Lawsuit Challenges Hawaii’s Gun Ownership Ban For Young Adults
Lawyers assert that Hawaii is the only state with a complete ban on acquiring and owning firearms and ammunition by those who are 18 to 20. This story was written by Jennifer Sinco Kelleher HONOLULU ...
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Hawaii Sheriff Division Faces New Scrutiny In 2019 Capitol Shooting Trial
The family of the disabled man who was killed filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the state and a former deputy sheriff.
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Kirstin Downey: Honolulu Historic Preservation Efforts Are Getting A Boost
Kirstin Downey, a former Civil Beat reporter, is a regular contributing columnist specializing in history, culture and the arts, and the occasional political issue. A former Washington Post reporter ...