John Pritchett: Checkered Past

The indictments last week of former city employees raise questions about what former Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell knew and when he knew it, since he was the boss of two of the employees and appointed the third.

By John Pritchett

January 16, 2022 · 1 min read

John Pritchett/Civil Beat/2022

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John Pritchett is an award-winning cartoonist. He has created artwork in Hawaii for decades, including 20 years at the Honolulu Weekly. See his portfolio on the web at: pritchettcartoons.com. Opinions are the author’s own and do not necessarily reflect Civil Beat’s views.

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About the Author

John Pritchett is an award-winning cartoonist. He has created artwork in Hawaii for decades, including 20 years at the Honolulu Weekly. See his portfolio on the web at: pritchettcartoons.com. Opinions are the author’s own and do not necessarily reflect Civil Beat’s views.

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I am reminded of the saying, 'where there's smoke, there's fire.'

incredibles2 · 4 years ago

As sheriff Brodie said in Jaws; "we're gonna need a bigger boat." The Feds keep chumming and we'll see what fish we pull up.

wailani1961 · 4 years ago

"Checkered Past" Instant Classic!

surferx808 · 4 years ago

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