Editorials

Franklin 'Don' Pacarro should be next prosecutor

Peter Carlisle stepped down this year as Honolulu's city prosecutor after 14 years on the job to run for mayor. Continued success in reducing Oahu crime during the two years remaining on his term is best achieved by going forward with what is working well. Carlisle says he will vote for senior deputy prosecuting attorney Franklin "Don" Pacarro Jr. to be his successor, and we urge other voters to make that same choice to head the office. Story »

White, Turbin and Lavoie rise to top in Council races

The Honolulu City Council, already set for major turnover with four open seats, will be in wholesale upheaval once its chairman, Todd Apo, fulfills his intent to resign in November. Story »

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For Thursday, September 2, 2010
Unions losing political clout • Unions help Germany thrive Too much ink spent on sports Time to dump bulky pickup Special elections are a burden

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Caldwell best choice for mayor

Honolulu has arrived at a critical juncture. With the planned fixed-rail project at the point of final approvals and the recent news about a costly federal mandate to improve sewage treatment, the city needs guidance to keep these long-term projects from morphing into special-interest bonanzas that bankrupt the rest of us. Story »

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Island birds vulnerable to global warming

With its striking scarlet and black plumage and long curved beak, the iiwi, or scarlet Hawaiian honeycreeper, is one of Hawaii's most recognizable forest birds. Its brilliant feathers adorned native Hawaiians' capes and clothing as a symbol of power and prestige, and its mysterious metallic call is a welcome addition to the forest symphony.

Bar's judicial review process does justice to nominees

When the Hawaii State Bar Association board of directors rated Judge Katherine Leonard as "unqualified" to be chief justice of the Hawaii Supreme Court, it brought the organization's judicial review process into question. Many in the community thought the HSBA should have provided reasons for its decision.
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Off the News

For Thursday, September 2, 2010
Find your voice on Google • Akaka Bill hopes dwindle

Columns

ON POLITICS

Endorsements emerge after a complicated dance

What does a political endorsement mean and how do you get it?
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NAME IN THE NEWS

Mitch D'Olier

Nestled in the cool Koolau foothills is the Kaneohe Ranch Management Ltd. office where Mitch D'Olier occupies one of the hottest hot seats in Kailua.
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KAUAKŪKALAHALE

Kula ‘ia na Moho

The Hawaiian language community has been a fast-growing sector of the constituency that gubernatorial candidates would be wise to heed.
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UNDER THE SUN

Religion should not qualify, or disqualify, candidate for office

As leader of a Methodist megachurch in Houston and a religious adviser to a Republican president, the Rev. Kirbyjon Caldwell ought to be a credible witness to attest to the fact that President Barack Obama is a Christian.
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