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Roth, Alameda debate issues at Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement convention

Roth, Alameda debate issues at Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement convention

Hawaii island Mayor Mitch Roth and challenger Kimo Alameda shared their policy platforms Thursday at a Hawaii Island Mayoral Debate in advance of the marquee contest in the state’s coming general election.

By Allison Schaefers
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Tight labor force to weigh on Hawaii economy, especially Maui’s

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Paycheck delays prompt audit of DOE procedures

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Rep. Alcos fails to disclose over $3 million in liens in reelection bid

Last updated 11:25 p.m.

City details ‘restricted’ properties for Oahu’s next landfill

Last updated 11:27 p.m.

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Man, 61, dies in 2-car collision on Farrington Highway

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Kilauea eruption intensifies along with hazards to park visitors

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Trump, allies sue over potential non-citizen voting ahead of election

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Ohtani becomes 1st player with 50 home runs, 50 stolen bases in single season

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2nd suspect arrested in Maui explosives case

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Bicyclist in serious condition from downtown collision

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Police searching for swimmer reported missing at ‘Boiling Pots’

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Police seek help finding missing woman, 71, last seen in Waikiki

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Maui Wildfires

Hawaiian Electric shares drop after $250M stock offering plan

Hawaiian Electric shares drop after $250M stock offering plan

Sept. 19, 2024

Editorial: Heed Lahaina fire report guidance

Editorial: Heed Lahaina fire report guidance

Sept. 18, 2024

Fire intensifies Lahaina community’s push for bypass extension

Fire intensifies Lahaina community’s push for bypass extension

Sept. 15, 2024

Second phase of Lahaina fire findings released

Second phase of Lahaina fire findings released

Sept. 14, 2024

ELECTION 2024

Roth, Alameda debate issues at Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement convention

Roth, Alameda debate issues at Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement convention

Today

Vance says he will keep calling Haitians legally in Ohio ‘illegal’

Vance says he will keep calling Haitians legally in Ohio ‘illegal’

Sept. 19, 2024

Report: N.C. GOP gubernatorial candidate called himself ‘black Nazi’ on porn site

Report: N.C. GOP gubernatorial candidate called himself ‘black Nazi’ on porn site

Sept. 19, 2024

Trump, allies sue over potential non-citizen voting ahead of election

Trump, allies sue over potential non-citizen voting ahead of election

Sept. 19, 2024

War in the Middle East

Hezbollah hand-held radios detonate across Lebanon

Hezbollah hand-held radios detonate across Lebanon

Sept. 18, 2024

In Egypt, Blinken to discuss bilateral ties, Gaza ceasefire

In Egypt, Blinken to discuss bilateral ties, Gaza ceasefire

Sept. 17, 2024

Pager explosions in Lebanon kill 8, injure over 2,700

Pager explosions in Lebanon kill 8, injure over 2,700

Sept. 17, 2024

Russia sharing nuclear secrets with Iran worries U.S., U.K.

Russia sharing nuclear secrets with Iran worries U.S., U.K.

Sept. 14, 2024

Hawaii News

Roth, Alameda debate issues at Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement convention

Roth, Alameda debate issues at Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement convention

Updated 3:10 a.m.

Tight labor force to weigh on Hawaii economy, especially Maui’s

Updated 11:15 p.m.

Paycheck delays prompt audit of DOE procedures

Updated 11:10 p.m.

Rep. Alcos fails to disclose over $3 million in liens in reelection bid

Updated 11:25 p.m.

City details ‘restricted’ properties for Oahu’s next landfill

Updated 11:27 p.m.

Sports

How the Hawaii and Northern Iowa football teams match up

How the Hawaii and Northern Iowa football teams match up

Updated 12:05 a.m.

Hawaii has ties on both sides of the net when Wahine face Texas

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Hawaii connections run deep in heart of Texas

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UH soccer team wins Big West opener

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Warriors expecting a fight from tough-minded, run-heavy Panthers

Sept. 19, 2024

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Solve the 9x9 grid, fill in numbers 1 to 9 without repeats in rows, columns, or 3x3 subgrids.

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Editorial

Letter: More studies needed for Turtle Bay development

Letter: More studies needed for Turtle Bay development

Today

Off the news: No charges for shooter in Waianae attack

Off the news: No charges for shooter in Waianae attack

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Editorial: State must wrap up Kakaako snafu

Editorial: State must wrap up Kakaako snafu

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Off the news: Crash victim’s daughter advocates safety

Off the news: Crash victim’s daughter advocates safety

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Photo Galleries

DCR completes WCCC expansion project

DCR completes WCCC expansion project

Sept. 19, 2024

Kilauea volcano continues erupting from a remote area

Kilauea volcano continues erupting from a remote area

Sept. 19, 2024

Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani makes history with 50-50 season

Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani makes history with 50-50 season

Sept. 19, 2024

Obama receives Thayer Award at U.S. Military Academy in West Point

Obama receives Thayer Award at U.S. Military Academy in West Point

Sept. 19, 2024

Politics

City details ‘restricted’ properties for Oahu’s next landfill

City details ‘restricted’ properties for Oahu’s next landfill

Today

House Republicans fail to pass key bill as shutdown nears

House Republicans fail to pass key bill as shutdown nears

Sept. 18, 2024

City nixes federal lands for next site to replace Waimanalo landfill

City nixes federal lands for next site to replace Waimanalo landfill

Sept. 18, 2024

In Egypt, Blinken to discuss bilateral ties, Gaza ceasefire

In Egypt, Blinken to discuss bilateral ties, Gaza ceasefire

Sept. 17, 2024

Entertainment

Sean Combs’ new home: A troubled Brooklyn jail

Sean Combs’ new home: A troubled Brooklyn jail

Sept. 18, 2024

Sean Combs denied bail on sex trafficking, racketeering charges

Sept. 16, 2024

‘Shogun’ wins best drama, ‘Hacks’ surprises in comedy at Emmys

Sept. 16, 2024

Trump attacks Taylor Swift on social media after her Harris endorsement

Sept. 16, 2024

All Nations Powwow returns to Big Island for 10th year

Sept. 16, 2024

Featured Columns

Kokua Line: Which property tax credit requires annual application?

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Facts of the Matter: Water’s ability to transform makes it a notable substance

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Sept. 18, 2024

Crave

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Eyes on the pies

Sept. 17, 2024

All A-‘board’

Sept. 17, 2024

‘Look’ no further

Sept. 17, 2024

Peruvian fusion

Sept. 17, 2024

Happy hour is the best hour

Sept. 17, 2024

Sips going down

Sept. 17, 2024

Hawaii Prep World

Saturday’s Campbell-Kapolei game will be a battle of the elite quarterbacks

Saturday’s Campbell-Kapolei game will be a battle of the elite quarterbacks

Sept. 19, 2024

No. 1 ‘Iolani up to challenge in dispatching No. 2 Kamehameha

No. 1 ‘Iolani up to challenge in dispatching No. 2 Kamehameha

Sept. 18, 2024

QB Tuifua is Damien’s big man with big dreams

QB Tuifua is Damien’s big man with big dreams

Sept. 17, 2024

Prep volleyball top 10: ‘Iolani ranked No. 1 for first time since 2022

Prep volleyball top 10: ‘Iolani ranked No. 1 for first time since 2022

Sept. 17, 2024

Red Hill Water Crisis

BWS’ $1.2B Red Hill claim still under review

BWS’ $1.2B Red Hill claim still under review

Sept. 13, 2024

Editorial: Navy must conduct weekly water tests

Editorial: Navy must conduct weekly water tests

Sept. 6, 2024

Council OKs resolution for more water testing

Council OKs resolution for more water testing

Sept. 5, 2024

Council calls for more Red Hill water testing

Council calls for more Red Hill water testing

Sept. 4, 2024

Archives

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Crime in Hawaii

Boy, 17, charged as adult in fatal Makaha shooting

Boy, 17, charged as adult in fatal Makaha shooting

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2nd suspect arrested in Maui explosives case

Updated 5:16 p.m.

Shooter who ended Waianae rampage won’t be charged

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Russia Attacks Ukraine

Blinken briefed on Ukraine’s plan to push Russia to end war

Blinken briefed on Ukraine’s plan to push Russia to end war

Sept. 17, 2024

NATO official: Ukraine has military reason for striking deeper into Russia

Sept. 14, 2024

Meeting with Biden, British leader hints at Ukraine weapon decision soon

Sept. 13, 2024

America in Turmoil

Vance remarks on Harris are dangerous, White House says

Vance remarks on Harris are dangerous, White House says

Sept. 17, 2024

Suspect in assassination attempt was seen as liability to Ukraine, ex-soldier says

Sept. 17, 2024

Suspect in Trump assassination attempt charged with gun crimes

Sept. 16, 2024

Business

Macy’s to hire more than 31,500 employees for holiday season

Macy’s to hire more than 31,500 employees for holiday season

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S&P 500 surges to record high close on euphoria over Fed rate cut

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U.S. weekly jobless claims at 4-month low

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Obituaries

Peru’s Fujimori, divisive head of political dynasty, dies at 86

Peru’s Fujimori, divisive head of political dynasty, dies at 86

Sept. 12, 2024

Georgette Deemer, tireless film industry promoter, dies at age 71

Sept. 12, 2024

James Earl Jones, voice of Darth Vader, dies at 93

Sept. 9, 2024

National news

U.S. passport renewals available online starting on Wednesday

U.S. passport renewals available online starting on Wednesday

Sept. 17, 2024

Harris blames Trump, abortion ban for Georgia woman’s death

Sept. 17, 2024

Trump, using harsh language, urges Democrats to tone down theirs

Sept. 17, 2024

World news

Dolphins dying again in Amazon lake made shallow by drought

Dolphins dying again in Amazon lake made shallow by drought

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U.S. keeps missile system in Philippines as China tensions rise

Updated 11:08 a.m.

10-year-old Japanese schoolboy in China dies after stabbing

Updated 9:29 a.m.

Traffic

Bicyclist in serious condition from downtown collision

Bicyclist in serious condition from downtown collision

Updated 4:34 p.m.

Man, 61, dies in 2-car collision on Farrington Highway

Updated 10:21 a.m.

Moped rider, 55, hospitalized after he is hit by SUV in Moiliili

Sept. 17, 2024

Focus on Japan

Schools in Noto assign hugs for homework to help with trauma

Schools in Noto assign hugs for homework to help with trauma

Sept. 19, 2024

Museum a treasure trove of traditional mizuhiki

Sept. 19, 2024

Record number of career civil servants have quit

Sept. 12, 2024

Travel

In Colombia, you can watch whales, and serenade them, too

In Colombia, you can watch whales, and serenade them, too

Sept. 15, 2024

Wisconsin has lots of compelling history to share

Sept. 15, 2024

Las Vegas Advisor: Monday football parties have all but vanished

Sept. 15, 2024

Recipes

Dip, dip hooray!

Dip, dip hooray!

Sept. 17, 2024

Fall in love with this pasta

Sept. 9, 2024

The perfection paradox

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Live Well

In ‘Matlock,’ Kathy Bates takes one last case

In ‘Matlock,’ Kathy Bates takes one last case

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How to exercise during menopause

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Shanghai’s seniors pursue ‘twilight love’

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