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Column: Tourism boosts our economy and shares Hawaii’s ways

With its refreshing waters, aromatic scents of native greenery and crisp breeze, Hawaii is truly an island paradise. Alongside the locals, you may spot an abundance of tourists — more than 200,000 of them on the islands on any given day. Read more

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Letter: Vance-Walz debate surprisingly cordial

Not a fan of JD Vance, but I have to admit that he carried himself very professionally during the debate with Tim Walz. They stayed with the issues facing America and no mud-slinging, name calling, bullying or self-centered chatter. Read more

Editorial: Time is ripe for ‘empty homes tax’

Public opinion on the topic of an “empty homes tax” in Honolulu has shifted in recent years, as the cost of housing has skyrocketed nationwide — particularly in cities like Honolulu, which are attractive to investors who can move their money globally, and see the relative stability of the U.S. economy and Honolulu’s comparably low property tax rate as incentives. Read more

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