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Dec. 29, 2010
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Stalling, secret talks doomed prime moment for Akaka Bill |
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Dec. 25, 2010
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flASHback: Do you hear what I hear? Yuletide adages ring true |
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Dec. 22, 2010
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Wishes for peace on Earth, good will rise above religion |
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Dec. 18, 2010
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flASHback: Obamas’ Christmas visit puts annual wrap on isles |
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Dec. 15, 2010
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Less rant, more rationale needed on cost of rail transit |
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Dec. 11, 2010
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flASHback: A new era in government arrives with unspoken costs |
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Dec. 8, 2010
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Youth movement’s fresh legs to carry Abercrombie’s agenda |
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Dec. 4, 2010
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flASHback: Zingers fill Abercrombie’s journey to Washington Place |
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Dec. 1, 2010
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Campaign savvy translates to smart Cabinet decisions |
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Nov. 27, 2010
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flASHback: Hanabusa gets farewell fete; Lingle has a parting portrait |
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Nov. 24, 2010
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1 giant store is to replace another in Kailua, ho-hum |
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Nov. 20, 2010
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flASHback: Hanabusa hogs limelight; Dem-Dans still long for lard |
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Nov. 17, 2010
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GOP shift means isle leaders need to discuss rail funding |
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Nov. 13, 2010
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flASHback: New political guard prepares for its shift |
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Nov. 10, 2010
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Voters spoke clearly: Let governor alone choose members of the BOE |
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Nov. 6, 2010
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flASHback: With elections over, it’s now time for some real silliness |
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Nov. 3, 2010
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Obnoxious TV political ads can feel like a home invasion |
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Oct. 30, 2010
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flASHback: TV preacher, inquiring ads and saimin join campaign high jinks |
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Oct. 27, 2010
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Government needs to pay up to fix hot-water system now |
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Oct. 23, 2010
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flASHback: Gubernatorial candidates busy beating around bush over budget |
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Oct. 20, 2010
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Inouye might have a job for life, but it is not a royal appointment |
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Oct. 16, 2010
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flASHback: In island politics, pigs fly, D.C. buys, homeless left to fry |
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Oct. 13, 2010
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Few votes in primary show appointed BOE is necessary |
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Oct. 9, 2010
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flASHback: Candidates wishing, hoping, planning, thinking, dreaming |
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Oct. 6, 2010
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Congressional races full of residency conflicts |
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Oct. 2, 2010
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flASHback: State’s posting of wrong date for election not a voter concern |
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Sept. 29, 2010
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Investigator’s efforts demonstrate genuine concern for youths |
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Sept. 25, 2010
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flASHback: Carlisle in the courtyard, lots of legislators laid off |
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Sept. 22, 2010
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Abercrombie’s passion, energy and focus aid in election victory |
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Sept. 18, 2010
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flASHback: Notable quotes underline the importance of voting |
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Sept. 15, 2010
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CEO skill set not applicable in government leadership |
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Sept. 11, 2010
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flASHback: Government common sense replaced with ‘idiot’ version |
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Sept. 8, 2010
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Hannemann’s tactics take the hit-and-run route |
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Sept. 4, 2010
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flASHback: Bottomfishing season’s here, so bring on the primary ballots |
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Sept. 1, 2010
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Candidates dump bird in hand to chase feathers in bush |
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Aug. 28, 2010
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flASHback: 2010 campaign’s characters spice up political potpourri |
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Aug. 25, 2010
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Ill-timed negative ad a step backward for Hannemann |
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Aug. 21, 2010
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flASHback: Candidates count on plans to win the state’s top job |
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Aug. 18, 2010
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Politicians need to get over the plantation-era bigotry |
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Aug. 14, 2010
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flASHback: Gubernatorial candidates twisting up campaign trail |
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Aug. 11, 2010
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Religious intolerance is still strongly expressed in U.S. |
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Aug. 7, 2010
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flASHback: Secret rejection of Leonard leads to very public feud |
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Aug. 4, 2010
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Hannemann campaign tests whether size really matters |
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July 31, 2010
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flASHback: Hannemann sticks to transit during hopeful transition |
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July 28, 2010
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Judicial appointments will define Lingle’s legacy |
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July 24, 2010
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flASHback: Candidates are off and running into squabbles |
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July 21, 2010
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Dumping trash on Apo is mayor’s parting act |
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July 17, 2010
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flASHback: Hannemann and Manahan make good-sounding ticket |
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July 14, 2010
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Akaka Bill, not nationhood, protects Hawaiians’ future |
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July 10, 2010
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flASHback: On civil unions, Neil’s a yes, Duke’s a no, Mufi’s a show |
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July 7, 2010
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Short of banning fireworks, at least pass a decent law |
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July 3, 2010
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flASHback: ‘Hypothetical’ poll will likely turn out to be the real deal |
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June 30, 2010
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It’s time to focus on finding where the homeless can live |
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June 26, 2010
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flASHback: Civil unions issue leads to stumbling and bumbling |
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June 23, 2010
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Principals accountability call should extend to them, too |
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June 19, 2010
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flASHback: Inouye’s long Senate career is second only to 1 other |
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June 16, 2010
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Mayor uses rail failings as boost to governor bid |
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June 12, 2010
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flASHback: Lingle and Hannemann take their shows on the road |
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June 9, 2010
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Candidates need to focus on regaining conscience |
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June 2, 2010
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Case ‘showed he was a Democrat.’ So what’s Inouye? |
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May 31, 2010
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Furloughs over, but our black eye lives on |
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May 29, 2010
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flASHback: Djou joins Congress just in time for recess |
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May 26, 2010
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Democrats may find it tough to oust Djou |
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May 24, 2010
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Economic turnaround feels close |
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May 22, 2010
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flASHback: Rivals take final shots before the bell rings |
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May 19, 2010
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Aiona faces difficult road to succeed Lingle |
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May 17, 2010
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Lawmakers interfering in private business |
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May 15, 2010
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flASHback: Passing the bucks around in politics |
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May 12, 2010
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Don’t be surprised if Lingle vetoes HB 444 |
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May 10, 2010
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Race for Congress has some real chops |
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May 8, 2010
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flASHback: Potty ban renewal reflects priorities |
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May 5, 2010
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Old guard Democrats make play for power |
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May 3, 2010
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It’s BOE, HSTA’s move on furloughs |
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May 1, 2010
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flASHback: House actions trump ‘Pirates’ |
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Apr. 28, 2010
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Homeless show who’s boss by taking over city sidewalks |
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Apr. 26, 2010
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Office seekers get busy, online |
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Apr. 24, 2010
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flASHback: Sharks spared, but not schoolkids |
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Apr. 21, 2010
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Volcanic ash issues? Take ’em to Europe |
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Apr. 19, 2010
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On tax day, cup of tea just won’t do |
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Apr. 17, 2010
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flASHback: Time to furlough furlough Fridays |
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Apr. 14, 2010
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Gracious candidate now grumpy incumbent |
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Apr. 12, 2010
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Revised Akaka bill unsettles Isle GOP |
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Apr. 10, 2010
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flASHback: Allow me to refresh mayor’s memory |
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Apr. 7, 2010
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Overall, legislators remained focused |
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Apr. 5, 2010
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Charter school has ideas to chew on |
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Apr. 3, 2010
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flASHback: It’s been one of those weeks |
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Mar. 31, 2010
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Hanabusa TV ad boldly deceptive |
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Mar. 29, 2010
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Local TV news lacks serious reporting |
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Mar. 27, 2010
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flASHback: By the numbers, school’s still out |
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Mar. 24, 2010
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Don’t blame rail delays on Lingle |
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Mar. 22, 2010
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Don’t knock tsunami response |
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Mar. 20, 2010
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flASHback: Serving up plenty of finger pointing |
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Mar. 17, 2010
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Elections office exemplifies state snafus |
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Mar. 15, 2010
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At UH, the message may not be sinking in |
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Mar. 13, 2010
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flASHback: Governors present, future and fictional |
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Mar. 10, 2010
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Somebody keeps electing Rod Tam |
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Mar. 8, 2010
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Patti’s Chinese Kitchen may revive |
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Mar. 6, 2010
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flASHback: Furlough politicians, and start with Tam |
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Mar. 3, 2010
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With eye on GOP, Lingle gets do-overs |
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Mar. 1, 2010
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Furlough Fridays flap attains new lows |
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Feb. 27, 2010
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flASHback: Hum along to State of the City |
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Feb. 24, 2010
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Flag fever shouldn’t have hit the Capitol |
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Feb. 22, 2010
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Inouye making history in Senate |
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Feb. 20, 2010
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flASHback: Of frogs, ducks and other Isle quacks |
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Feb. 17, 2010
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Delaying payments could easily backfire |
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Feb. 15, 2010
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Patti’s Chinese will be missed |
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Feb. 13, 2010
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flASHback: Capitol resurrects that old ferry tale |
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Feb. 10, 2010
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Never a gray area with Frank Fasi |
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Feb. 8, 2010
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Legislators should heed ex-governors on schools |
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Feb. 6, 2010
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flASHback: Kids’ cookies for crumbs |
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Feb. 3, 2010
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Lawmakers dodged vote, but to no avail |
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Feb. 1, 2010
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Time to consider legalizing marijuana |
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Jan. 30, 2010
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flASHback: We have trust issues, it seems |
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Jan. 27, 2010
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Same old government stifles ‘New Beginning’ |
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Jan. 25, 2010
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Students, faculty fighting to save fig tree |
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Jan. 23, 2010
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flASHback: Of pay raises and deficits |
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Jan. 20, 2010
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In rail battle, mayor takes no prisoners |
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Jan. 18, 2010
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Stop using keiki as bargaining chips |
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Jan. 16, 2010
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flASHback: Candidate wish list: a heart, courage |
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Jan. 13, 2010
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Inouye, Akaka choose politics over principle |
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Jan. 11, 2010
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Obama shave ice will do, for now |
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Jan. 9, 2010
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flASHback: Less time for same junk job is sensible |
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Jan. 6, 2010
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Hamamoto achieved key goals during her tenure |
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Jan. 4, 2010
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Why you should care about ‘ainokea’ |
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Jan. 2, 2010
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flASHback: Whimsical words of wisdom for 2010 |
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