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Off the news: Debating permanent homeless program

Hawaii’s state-supported efforts to help homeless people with mainland ties return to their families or home towns are a relatively simple way to resolve some homelessness without the ongoing costs of shelter and services — for those who agree to leave and have support at their destination. Read more

Letter: Fireworks enforcement protocol must change

Here is a simple, effective way to greatly reduce the use of illegal fireworks without burdening police: First, allow the use of photo/video evidence to incriminate criminals; and second, hold the homeowner or renter responsible with fines after the fact. Read more

Column: Close isle human trafficking loopholes

Human trafficking is happening in Hawaii. While sexual exploitation might not be an idea associated with the image of our state as a tropical paradise, the reality is that our islands are impacted by modern-day slavery. Read more

Letter: Use Russia, Iran frozen assets for world good

Russia and Iran have devastated and continue to devastate so much of our world, and continue to destroy untold human lives. Worthy of note is that the world just happens to be controlling huge frozen assets belonging to Iran, as well as frozen assets belonging to Russia. Read more

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