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TODAY'S EDITORIALS

Ron Migita

A leaner bank is better than no bank

The departure of Ron Migita from the top job at Central Pacific Bank closes another difficult chapter in the bank's three-year effort to rebuild itself. More »

Call to serve the public

It's worth the effort to have inspectors hunt down fire ants, varroa mites, Asian citrus psyllids, nettle caterpillars and a whole host of other pests that can do real harm to the agriculture industry and our economy to protect the public interest. More »

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Furlough Fridays

I continue to be appalled at the lack of flexibility in the teachers union to stop furlough Fridays. The governor should have never let this happen. In the first week of March, my kids had four days of school. Wednesday is already a half day. More »

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Our Turn

A unique perspective on public issues that affect teens and young adults. More »

The Editorial Blog

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The Editorial Blog

Offering daily observations and opinions. More »

David Shapiro

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Volcanic Ash

A totally independent view of people and events in Hawai'i. More »

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TODAY'S COLUMNS AND COMMENTARIES

Les Ihara Jr.

Les Ihara Jr.

Allow citizens to register, vote on same day

This year, the Legislature has the opportunity to pass Senate Bill 654 to allow same-day voter registration. More »

Victor Davis Hanson

Victor Davis Hanson

Immigration reform now is political suicide

Candidate Barack Obama promised immigration activists, "I think it's time for a president who won't walk away from something as important as comprehensive reform when it becomes politically unpopular." More »

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FIVE QUESTIONS

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Five Questions For...U.S. Rep. Mazie Hirono. She answers questions about the jobs bill, paralysis in the U.S. Senate and why she's happy not to be the governor. More »

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THE COMMUNITY EDITORIAL BOARD

Members of the public who offer their insights into the issues of the day.

THE TEEN EDITORIAL BOARD

Voices from selected high school students in Hawai'i.

THIS WEEK'S COLUMNS

First-rate news staff maintains its focus (March 15, 2010)

Mark Platte

Elections office exemplifies state snafus (March 16, 2010)

David Shapiro

THIS WEEK'S COMMENTARIES

Senate health care bill stronger on abortion (March 16, 2010)

Ruth Marcus

Conservative Democrats facing difficult decision (March 15, 2010)

Doyle Mcmanus

NASCAR lets the crashing begin (March 15, 2010)

Daniel S. Pierce

Akaka bill, as amended, deserves passage (March 14, 2010)

S. Haunani Apoliona

Vocational training needed at public schools (March 14, 2010)

David S. Matsumoto

Jihad Jane shatters terror stereotype (March 16, 2010)

Leonard Pitts Jr.

Health scare (March 12, 2010)

Jim Kelly

Koa Ridge aims for 'village' feel (March 12, 2010)

Harry A. Saunders Iii

Real men just whimper on vacation (March 12, 2010)

Garrison Keillor

The other side of the Maui water argument (March 12, 2010)

Pam Bunn

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