The debate on health care reform has Hawaiians concerned. It is not that they are afraid the government is going to come in and lower the quality of care by shoving private insurers aside, paying doctors less and generally interfering in the free-wheeling ways of private health care. No, they are afraid the government is [...]

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On Saturday, a group of Hawaiian separatists stormed the Iolani Palace in Honolulu, home of the last Hawaiian monarch. Twenty-three men raised a flag and posted signs around the palace stating “Property of the Kingdom of Hawaiian Trust.”
Staff members of Iolani Palace were locked into a room during the takeover. Kippen de Alba Chu, executive [...]

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It was bad enough that Kevin Cronin, Hawaii’s Chief Election Official, failed to register to vote for five months. It was part of the job qualification, but more importantly, he is supposed to set an example. By neglecting to register, he dismisses this important act as less important than his other duties. His excuse? Essentially, [...]

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If you are going to run for political office, it is a good idea to register to vote. If you are going to be Hawaii’s top election official it is a requirement of the job. Somehow, Hawaii’s Chief Election Officer Kevin Cronin forgot to do just that. 
Cronin was appointed to the position in February. As [...]

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