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Column: China President Xi’s aggressive trajectory – a strategic concern

By Carl O. Schuster
Today

Xi Jinping, People’s Republic of China (PRC) president and Communist Party leader, is piloting his country and the Asia-Pacific region along a dangerous trajectory. He has accelerated China’s military buildup and modernization. Read more

2020 July 22 CTY - Honolulu Star-Advertiser photo by Jamm Aquino/jaquino@staradvertiser.com

Ewa Beach resident John Montoya loads bottles of water and other supplies into his vehicle outside Costco on Wednesday, July 22, 2020 in Kapolei. Hurricane Douglas could still maintain its intensity when it is predicted to pass the Hawaiian Islands as early as Sunday night.

Column: We are not prepared for a hurricane

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Chinese President Xi Jinping

Column: U.S.-China: Political warfare calls for major role by Indo-Pacific Command

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The Hawaii men’s volleyball team was honored by Gov. David Ige at Washington Place on Wednesday.

Letters: Athletics crucial for a ‘normal’ Hawaii; Useless to stop rail at Middle Street; Local shops replaced with touristy ones

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On Politics: Hotel-room tax overhaul would force Hawaii counties to book their own tax-revenue solutions

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The Hawaii men’s volleyball team was honored by Gov. David Ige at Washington Place on Wednesday.

Letters: Athletics crucial for a ‘normal’ Hawaii; Useless to stop rail at Middle Street; Local shops replaced with touristy ones

Today

The well-deserved accolades for the national champion University of Hawaii men’s volleyball team by Gov. David Ige and Mayor Rick Blangiardi, and the outpouring of grief for the passing of Colt Brennan, illustrates how important sports is to Hawaii’s “normal.” Read more

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Letters: Rail’s wheel-track defect is disaster in the making; Cure needed for virulent epidemic of Trumpism; Find better way to honor vets at burial than shots

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Tree stuck under Cane Haul Road bridge in Kaiaka Bay. n.

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Desks are spaced out in a classroom at Aikahi Elementary School in Kailua, Hawaii.

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Rendering propsed Aloha Stadium redevelopment

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Biki Bike station.

Letters: Not enough information on Bikeshare’s finances; Declare pandemic ended and move on; Obey police instructions to avoid further tragedy

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This is the progress of construction of the HART mass transit rail line going into the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport and toward the Airport Transit Station.

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Editorial: Getting Oahu’s rail back on track to town

Today

The story of the Honolulu rail project, already one filled with frustration and financial troubles, continues on its perilous track, compounding its problems with new missteps and ill-considered decisions. Read more

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Editorial: Be patient on mask law

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Editorial: Power players reset energy pact

March 25, 2021 CTY-Honolulu Star-Advertiser photo by Craig T. Kojima/CKOJIMA@STARADVERTISER.COM Cindy Khanphaphanh of Times Pharmacy gives Paige Iwanaga her Johnson & Johnson vaccine shot. COVID-19 vaccination site in Mililani is taking place at the Mililani Town Association Recreation Center 5. The vaccine distribution is a partnership between Senate Vice President Kidani, Senator Donovan Dela Cruz (District 22 - Mililani Mauka, Waipi‘o Acres, Wheeler, Wahiawa and Whitmore Village), the Hawaiʻi State Department of Health and Times Pharmacy.

Editorial: How and when to get COVID vaccine

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Everett Pham, 12, receiving a COVID-19 Pfizer vaccine at Blaisdell Center.

Editorial: Vaccine can lift teens’ isolation

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A woman poses with her vaccination card after getting her second Moderna COVID-19 shot.

Editorial: Vaccinated people should get a break

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McCully Street in Honolulu.

Editorial: Step forward for affordable rentals

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Column: China President Xi’s aggressive trajectory – a strategic concern

Column: China President Xi’s aggressive trajectory – a strategic concern

By Carl O. Schuster
Today
Updated 12:42 a.m.

Column: We are not prepared for a hurricane

Updated 12:42 a.m.

Column: U.S.-China: Political warfare calls for major role by Indo-Pacific Command

Updated 12:41 a.m.

Column: Mom wants to know: How can you help combat domestic violence?

Updated 8:37 a.m.

Column: HTA’S crucial mission goes well beyond tourism marketing

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Off the News: Latest Red Hill fuel leak disturbing

Off the News: Latest Red Hill fuel leak disturbing

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May 14, 2021

Off the News: Open up police review board

Off the News: Be prepared to travel interisland

Off the News: Lei of cars for our national champs

Off the News: Getting vaccines to students

Insight

Column: China President Xi’s aggressive trajectory – a strategic concern

Column: China President Xi’s aggressive trajectory – a strategic concern

By Carl O. Schuster
Today
Updated 12:42 a.m.

Column: U.S.-China: Political warfare calls for major role by Indo-Pacific Command

Updated 12:41 a.m.

Column: Distinction: race problems, or racist nation?

Column: If America isn’t a racist country, what about Hawaii and its institutions?

Column: U.S. Constitution not perfectly just, but never give up on the rule of law

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Matthew Gonser: The head of the city’s climate change office helps Oahu become more resilient amid environmental challenges

Matthew Gonser: The head of the city’s climate change office helps Oahu become more resilient amid environmental challenges

By Vicki Viotti
May 7, 2021

Christopher Chun: The head of the Hawaii High School Athletic Association prepares for the return of prep sports — carefully

Lori Kahikina: The interim head of Honolulu’s rail project faces unprecedented challenges to get the system back on track

Peter Yee: The volunteer moderator helps Hawaii’s jobless residents navigate the trials of filing unemployment claims

Dean Uchida: The new head of DPP wants to modernize and speed up the city’s building-permit application process

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