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John Pritchett: Ugly Sweater
The former U.S. president had a tough week, including the news that the Jan. 6 select House committee unanimously voted to refer him to the Department of Justice for investigation and possible prosecution.
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John Pritchett: Santa’s Little Helper
Consultants still haven’t said what’s causing the cracks in the piers that support rail stations, but the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation already has a plan to fix them.
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John Pritchett: Court Jester
While Gov. Josh Green leads Hawaii, Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke is emerging as an outspoken and funny No. 2, judging from her remarks at Monday’s inauguration where, among other zingers, she poked her former House colleagues saying, “They’re just happy to get rid of me.”
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John Pritchett: Weather Report
Nearly 40 years after its last eruption, Mauna Loa — the world’s largest active volcano — is putting on a show and potentially threatening Big Island infrastructure.
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John Pritchett: Bulletin Board
The incoming administration, which officially begins work Dec. 5, is seeking applicants for more than 100 positions including cabinet-level appointments.
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John Pritchett: Table Talk
Judging from the 2022 election results, America is as politically divided as ever.
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John Pritchett: Cleaning House
State Reps. Matt LoPresti and Sharon Har, both Oahu Democrats, lost reelection to Republican challengers. Both were also dogged by arrests for alleged drunken driving.
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John Pritchett: Rule The Roost
Roosters and chickens are increasingly crowding Oahu’s urban corridors, raising a ruckus. Government officials are struggling for solutions.
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John Pritchett: Trick Or Treat? Treats Preferred!
A number of officials at the Honolulu Department of Planning and Permitting have pleaded guilty to accepting cash and other “treats” in exchange for pushing through permits.
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John Pritchett: Rumble In The Jungle
The largest active volcano on the planet hasn’t erupted since 1984 and there are no signs that it will again anytime soon. But a series of small earthquakes and aftershocks has some people on the Big Island all shook up.