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Editorial: Proposal to slash UH staff unwise

 on March 20, 2019
• Updated on  March 19, 2019 at 6:45 pm
 Posted on March 20, 2019
• Updated on  March 19, 2019 at 6:45 pm
The brand-new chair of the state Senate Higher Education Committee certainly got the attention of University of Hawaii officials over her bid to cut the budget — but with an approach that’s ill-considered and likely to prove unproductive. Read More

Island Voices

Column: Enact automatic voter registration to modernize elections

by Jodi Malinoski on March 19, 2019
• Updated on  March 18, 2019 at 8:14 pm
by Jodi Malinoski Posted on March 19, 2019
• Updated on  March 18, 2019 at 8:14 pm
When there is virtually no opposition and an outpouring of support for a bill that only promises to improve our civic life, decision- making for our lawmakers should be easy. Read More

Letters

Letter: Kim’s proposal could weaken UH research

 on March 20, 2019
 Posted on March 20, 2019
Are you on the University of Hawaii job termination list? Read More

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Off the News

Tourists venture beyond safe limits

 on March 20, 2019
• Updated on  March 19, 2019 at 6:47 pm
 Posted on March 20, 2019
• Updated on  March 19, 2019 at 6:47 pm
The high surf that swept through this week was nothing new for March, and one effect is familiar: the churning waves along Oahu’s North Shore. Read More

InsightIsland Voices

Column: Green New Deal isn’t perfect, but Hawaii’s leaders should back it to spark needed action

By Brodie Lockard on March 10, 2019
• Updated on  March 8, 2019 at 7:32 pm
By Brodie Lockard Posted on March 10, 2019
• Updated on  March 8, 2019 at 7:32 pm
The controversial proposal to address climate change excites many, but worries others due to its high cost. Read More

Name in the News

Name in the News: Philip Bossert

By Vicki Viotti vviotti@staradvertiser.com on March 15, 2019
• Updated on  March 14, 2019 at 6:30 pm
By Vicki Viotti vviotti@staradvertiser.com Posted on March 15, 2019
• Updated on  March 14, 2019 at 6:30 pm
The latest project for Philip Bossert, executive director of the Hawaii Association of Independent Schools, is shepherding through a bill that clarifies a law ensuring that all private schools in the state are licensed. Read More

Kauakukalahale

Column: I ikeia no ke kanaka no kekahi lahui ma kana olelo

na Laiana Wong on March 16, 2019
• Updated on  March 15, 2019 at 6:27 pm
na Laiana Wong Posted on March 16, 2019
• Updated on  March 15, 2019 at 6:27 pm
Synopsis: As Hawaiians, we have to seek the blessing of the state, under its laws, in order to normalize our language. That path has led us nowhere! Read More

On Politics

Column: Abercrombie gives Beto O’Rourke’s presidential candidacy an enthusiastic thumbs up

By Richard Borreca, Special to the Star-Advertiser on March 17, 2019
• Updated on  March 16, 2019 at 5:48 pm
By Richard Borreca, Special to the Star-Advertiser Posted on March 17, 2019
• Updated on  March 16, 2019 at 5:48 pm
As the Beto O’Rourke for President campaign arrives in Hawaii, some of the first hands pushing the effort forward belong to former Democratic Gov. Neil Abercrombie. Read More

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