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EDITORIAL: Aiding Medicaid folks is priority

In March, the quote from President Donald Trump was blasted across social media, and linked to from WhiteHouse.gov: “I’m not going to touch Social Security,…

Hawaii troops forge alliances in Philippines

APARRI, PHILIPPINES — Last week the annual Exercise Balikatan — Tagalog for “shoulder to shoulder” — officially wrapped up in the Philippines. The 40th iteration…

EDITORIAL: Light short fuse on fireworks laws

Hawaii lawmakers have bolstered the state fireworks provisions with a handful of successful bills, and not a moment too soon. Days after the 2025 regular…

Damages are awarded in first Red Hill lawsuit

Hawaii’s U.S. District Court has awarded damages to 17 people affected by the November 2021 Red Hill water crisis. In a long-awaited preliminary decision dated…