Mail call

Legislators have been slow to incorporate digital delivery into the law. Hawaii’s Sunshine Law still requires “mail” delivery. And although “mail” isn’t defined, the law was written before email existed, and this provision hasn’t been amended since.

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Goal: Clean energy Hawaii
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Esther Kiaaina nominated to Department of Interior

In her new position, she would oversee US territories in the Pacific

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State Rep. Chris Lee on the October special session
Marriage equality is about fulfilling our nation's promise of freedom and equal rights for all Americans, and living up to Hawaii's values of welcoming all in the spirit of kindness and aloha.
Permit to build in Kakaako challenged
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Hottest class in school

Students say portable P-1 is the hottest classroom on Campbell High School's campus. At mid-morning the thermometer had already hit 90 degrees.

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Decline in UH system students

Enrollment is down 2.2%.

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Sharing is caring

No, plans for an interisland power cable are not dead.

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Kim against money for a private Catholic school

A $1.5 million grant that the 2013 Legislature agreed to set aside for a private Hawaii Catholic school is unconstitutional, according to a recent memo from the state deputy attorney general addressed to Senate President Donna Mercado Kim.

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Candles for Syria
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