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- By Richard Borreca Special to the Star-Advertiser
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Today
- Updated 12:15 am
The Honolulu Star-Advertiser last week reported a big “no” in legalese, saying that “1st Circuit Judge John M. Tonaki granted summary judgment on the city’s motion to dismiss the lawsuit outright.”
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- By Christine Donnelly cdonnelly@staradvertiser.com
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Today
- Updated 12:15 am
Question: Some restaurants that receive a red placard from the Department of Health seem to reopen very quickly and I am wondering what the process is to reopen after an infraction so serious that the restaurant had to close down?
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- By David Shapiro, Special to the Star-Advertiser
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Today
- Updated 12:16 am
The only thing reflected by the reflecting pools around our state Capitol is the futlessness of our local government that keeps us from becoming a better Hawaii.
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- By na Laiana Wong
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Dec. 9, 2023
Synopsis: There have been so many problems surrounding the Aloha Stadium that it requires demolition. Now the state wants to build a new venue.
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- By Christine Donnelly cdonnelly@staradvertiser.com
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Dec. 8, 2023
Question: Does the Health Department accept the return/donation of unused COVID-19 tests kits?
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- By Bob Sigall, Special to the Star-Advertiser
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Dec. 8, 2023
I often look for a story about World War II for the first week in December to honor those who fought and died for our freedom.
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- By Christine Donnelly cdonnelly@staradvertiser.com
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Dec. 7, 2023
Question: Is there any chance they’ll delay the H-1 nighttime closure in town until after Christmas?
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- By Christine Donnelly cdonnelly@staradvertiser.com
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Dec. 6, 2023
Question: Does the state tax department plan to host any workshops, seminars or webinars for Maui wildfire survivors on tax filing for the 2023 tax year?
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For my annual holiday column, I’ve curated a consumer tech gear guide based on products I use.
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- By Dave Reardon dreardon@staradvertiser.com
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Dec. 6, 2023
The College Football Playoff committee almost made a clean getaway. That 12-team tournament starting next year is just one season too late.
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- By Christine Donnelly cdonnelly@staradvertiser.com
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Dec. 5, 2023
Question: Regarding the city’s rent relief, where are they getting the money? Will our property taxes be used? Also, is this still for economic damage from the pandemic and lockdown? Nearly four years later?
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- By Stephen Tsai stsai@staradvertiser.com
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Dec. 5, 2023
It’s that time of year to make “nice” lists.
Here are some of the deserving folks:
1. Of course, Florida State should be playing for a national title. Any member of a self-declared Power Five conference that runs the table deserves a spot in the College Football Playoff, especially ahead of one-loss candidates.
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- By Richard Borreca Special to the Star-Advertiser
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Dec. 3, 2023
Then catastrophe struck, and Green’s political fate could become an aftershock to the Lahaina tragedy in which at least 100 people died and the Maui town of Lahaina burned in the face of wildfires on Aug. 8.
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- By Christine Donnelly cdonnelly@staradvertiser.com
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Dec. 3, 2023
Question: Regarding the state ID, what if we are eligible for a gold star but won’t be here when it’s time to renew?
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- By David Shapiro, Special to the Star-Advertiser
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Dec. 3, 2023
I’m a cultural illiterate when it comes to Taylor Swift and the millions of screaming “Swifties” flocking to her “Eras Tour,” which celebrates the phases of her career.
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- By na Laiana Wong
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Dec. 2, 2023
Synopsis: A conference is being held in Dubai to discuss ways to reduce the burning of fossil fuels worldwide. This smells a little gassy.
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- By Christine Donnelly cdonnelly@staradvertiser.com
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Dec. 1, 2023
Last year or so, the state said it was going to come up with a state ID for people who can’t get a gold-star ID. This would be for those who don’t drive. Did they ever do that?
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- By Bob Sigall, Special to the Star-Advertiser
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Dec. 1, 2023
I think it’s important to take notice and congratulate the companies, schools and nonprofit organizations that have managed to stick around and continue to serve the community for 50 or more years.
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- By Richard Brill, Special to the Star-Advertiser
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Dec. 1, 2023
For more than 100 years the safest, most effective, least expensive and widest-ranging drug known to man has been available to ease headaches, stop inflammation and lower fever.
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- By Christine Donnelly cdonnelly@staradvertiser.com
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Nov. 30, 2023
Question: Last year you wrote about a lady who collected greeting cards and stationery for a church project.
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- By Joannie Dobbs and Alan Titchenal / Special to the Star-Advertiser
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Nov. 29, 2023
The quantity and quality of nonalcoholic options have greatly increased in recent years. Many will appreciate having these novel options available to help keep their celebrations festive and safe.
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