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John Pritchett: A Tale Of A Fateful Trip
The grounding of a luxury vessel on a Maui reef, which leaked diesel fuel, has raised concerns about how to protect coastal waters.
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John Pritchett: Sunset Not Included
The Office of Hawaiian Affairs wants to build three 400-foot condominium towers and other developments in Kakaako Makai, right in the middle of Honolulu’s urban core.
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John Pritchett: Dead In The Water
The Hawaii Legislature has killed a measure that would have let voters decide if state senators and representatives — i.e., the very same people who killed the bill — should be limited to 16 years at the Capitol.
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John Pritchett: A Crying Shame
Spiking property tax assessments in the City and County of Honolulu are driving up rental costs and freaking out homeowners.
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John Pritchett: Daniel In The Lions’ Den
The work of retired Judge Dan Foley and the Commission to Improve Standards of Conduct is front and center at the Hawaii Legislature.
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John Pritchett: Full Plate
Gov. Josh Green outlined an ambitious agenda in his first State of the State. But has he bitten off more than he can chew?
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John Pritchett: Down The Drain
Hawaii’s Department of Accounting and General Services is asking lawmakers for $33.5 million to rehabilitate the chronically plagued reflecting pools.
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John Pritchett: Bad Hand
State Rep. John Mizuno of Kalihi along with his Oahu colleague Daniel Holt have a bill to legalize sports betting and poker in neighborhood gambling rooms. Hawaii is one of only two states — Utah is the other — with no legal form of gambling.
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John Pritchett: Up In Smoke
After a loud and dangerous New Year’s Eve, Honolulu officials are once again talking about the need to strengthen the laws on fireworks.
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John Pritchett: Hat Trick
Hawaii’s new leader has ambitious plans for the state, including easing the tax burden on residents, building more affordable housing and mitigating against climate change. But he’s already encountering resistance from top legislators on how to pay for it all.