Why Maui should create its own utility
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New parking garage barely in use

A parking structure at Alapai transit center – which cost the city $20 million – is hardly used.

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Robot roll call

Pacific Rim pounds home a movie without a message gloriously

Sightseeing in the Apartheid State
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The Trouble With ʻEwa

The ‘Ewa Development Plan is based on a more-than-thirty-year-old vision of a “second-city;” a new urban center in Kapolei and the ‘Ewa plains – long before “sustainability,” “urban sprawl” and “food security” were terms on people’s lips.

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Kahoolawe agency’s fund running low

With only 13 percent of the job done and the funds expected to run out in 2016, how will we save this cultural reserve?

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What is Reggio Emilia? A Q&A with Leslie Gleim

An international exhibit at UH West Oahu opened this week on the Reggio Emilia educational philosophy. We spoke with Leslie Gleim, Mid-Pacific Elementary's pedogogista, to learn more.

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What happened this week in the Deedy case

The trial of federal agent Christopher Deedy began Monday. Here's a summary of what took place.

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Could Honolulu kickstart a response to urban homelessness?

Honolulu Councilman Ron Menor is proposing a new website where the houseless can post personalized donation requests for food, shelter or clothing.

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