Caldwell: “Carlisle has demonstrated a total disregard for the public”
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Caldwell responds to reporters following Honolulu Mayor Carlisle's 2012 State of the City Address
Carlisle: 2012 State of the City Address

"We are preparing Honolulu for the future ... we are investing in infrastructure ... and we are ending politics as usual and increasing citizen engagement."

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Mayor Peter Carlisle at Mission Memorial Auditorium
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Local 5 rallies at Modern Edition hotel
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Mardi Gras Carnaval
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Should counties be shielded from the Sunshine?

The state house judiciary will consider a bill that would exempt county councils from Hawaii open government regulations, also known as the "Sunshine Law."

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Today is Fat Tuesday

Celebrations converge on Chinatown

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Kalaupapa exhibit coming to Oahu next week
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Library system website gets an overhaul

The new state library website includes 'fuzzy logic,' and a search engine that explores library holdings, ebooks, digital audio books, music holdings, and more.

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Thousands take to streets for Great Aloha Run
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Housing is more affordable – just not in Hawaii
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