H-1 rehabilitation project finally begins
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Molasses spill update
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Can smaller health insurers be competitive under Obamacare?

The state's smaller health insurers are countering the aggressive marketing campaign of the Hawaii Health Connector, the state's insurance exchange established as part of the federal law known as Obamacare.

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Lost drone?

Definitely a sign of the times: a lost drone copter in NYC.

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Download the new magazine app today

Our new home for long-form journalism and literature is available for download in the iOS app store. First issue ships next week, with insightful political analysis, interviews, and more!

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Born and raised

It's a good thing Ian O'Sullivan followed his intuition. If not, he would not have been the fine and ambitious classical guitarist that he is now.

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Quotes II: A Short Gallery

Quotes II, held Wednesday at The Boxjelly, featured a fascinating discussion on the Makers movement and a forthcoming serialization of Polyfantastica, an oceanic science fiction series. Refreshments were sponsored by Whole Foods.

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Tulsi Gabbard, on the launch of the Future Caucus
Clearly there is a lot of frustration that exists with Congress, and we feel like we have a responsibility to work together to be able to make progress for our country … to find solutions for the next generation.
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Year-old garage will be put to use

A lot more vehicles will soon fill up spaces at the mostly vacant, 410-stall parking garage on South Street that some have criticized as a symbol of government waste and inefficiency. About 400 city employees will be able to park there under an agreement reached this month between the Federal Transit Administration and the city.

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State reveals rates for health insurance plans under connector

The state on Friday revealed rates for the 95 health-insurance plans that will be offered for individuals and small businesses on the Hawaii Health Connector starting Oct. 1 that start at an average of $120 for a 21-year-old nonsmoker choosing the most basic plan.

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