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Time to get back on track for the big count

The U.S. Census sent out its American Community survey to select island homes this week. It's an important piece of the census puzzle — and a clear reminder that the big national count, Census 2010, is just around the corner. More »

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Time to get back on track for the big count (July 3, 2009)
Waikiki street scene must be kept in bounds (July 2, 2009)
City should expedite waste-shipping plans (July 1, 2009)
Libraries play key role in navigating economic seas (June 30, 2009)
Governor should veto election finance bill (June 29, 2009)

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Independence day

Aloha and Happy Independence Day! On this day 233 years ago, 56 American patriots signed the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia, Pa., forever changing the world and creating the foundation of our nation. More »

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TODAY'S COLUMNS AND COMMENTARIES

Peter Flachsbart And Makena Coffman

Hawaii stands at energy crossroads

A year ago, with gas prices over $4 a gallon, Americans stopped buying monster SUVs or trucks and created a waiting list for fuel-efficient hybrids like the Toyota Prius. Last March, hybrid sales fell sharply as gas prices slipped below $2 a gallon nationwide. More »

Ellen Goodman

As we age, we learn value of dependency

This is probably not the best week to air any reservations about the American passion for independence. After all, we don't have fireworks for Dependence Day. We don't hold parades to celebrate Interdependence Day. We don't get a holiday for Connections. More »

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CIVIC CORNER

Union contracts

On Wednesday Gov. Linda Lingle, faced with continued union opposition, decided to forge ahead with her furlough plan, issuing an executive order to carry it out. The current debate in the community is whether furloughs are the most acceptable option, or whether lawmakers should convene a special session to raise taxes, draw revenue from a special fund or find some other solution to the union contract standoff with the state administration. Such a solution would require a special legislative session. What do you think?

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Gov. Linda Lingle: The governor says she needs to implement furloughs to save $688 million and close a new gap in the biennium budget. Reach her at: governor.lingle@ hawaii.gov or 586-0034.

Sen. Colleen Hanabusa is state Senate president. Reach her at: senhanabusa@Capitol.hawaii.gov or 586-7793.

Rep. Calvin Say is speaker of the state House of Representatives. Reach him at: repsay@Capitol.hawaii.gov or 586-6100.

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THIS WEEK'S COLUMNS

Our coverage is designed with you in mind (June 28, 2009)

Mark Platte

Hawaii needs leaders, but gets squabblers (June 30, 2009)

David Shapiro

THIS WEEK'S COMMENTARIES

Hawaii stands at energy crossroads (July 2, 2009)

Peter Flachsbart And Makena Coffman

As we age, we learn value of dependency (July 2, 2009)

Ellen Goodman

Spending cuts threaten classroom instruction (July 1, 2009)

Garrett Toguchi

Obama's weak response to Iran (July 1, 2009)

Victor Davis Hanson

As U.S. pulls back, Iraq celebrates (June 30, 2009)

Jules Witcover

Unalienable rights include decent potato salad (June 30, 2009)

Garrison Keillor

Dear Leader can't reach Hawaii — yet (June 29, 2009)

Thomas D. Farrell

Detainees policy on unstable ground (June 29, 2009)

Benjamin Wittes And Jack Goldsmith

Diversified ag gets only lip service (June 28, 2009)

Hector Valenzuela

Digital journalism poses challenges to accuracy standards (June 28, 2009)

Edward Wasserman

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