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Bus system must work to meet rising demand

With gas prices pushing toward the $5-per-gallon threshold, it's easy to see why more O'ahu commuters are finding it cheaper to peel $2 in bus fare out of their wallets. And the savings margin grows even wider if the rider invests in a $40 monthly bus pass. More »

At Bishop Museum, progress from the past

History, as the saying goes, is just one damn thing after another. For the Bishop Museum, there's some truth in that. More »

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Military in Hawai'i

Letter writers have exchanged opposing views recently of military use of Hawai'i land, such as Bellows Beach and Makua Valley. Should these areas be turned over to the state or remain in military use?

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