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Stene: Lack of communication with Mayor’s Kim’s administration is discouraging

Mayor Harry Kim’s administration has been in office roughly six months.The way I’ve been treated over this period of time has been nothing short of abysmal, and made me very discouraged about interacting with his administration about transportation issues. It isn’t very appealing to get a phone call from the mayor directly, who proceeds to […]

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I don't think it would be wise to split Hawaii County into two counties. Yes, West Hawaii does pay 70%  of the property taxes. However, this disparity is due in part to the value of the homes being higher on the west side versus the east side. In other words, West Hawaii homeowners are subsidizing the lower property taxes paid from East Hawaii residents.

Stene: Splitting Hawaii Island into two counties is unwise

I don’t think it would be wise to split Hawaii County into two counties. Yes, West Hawaii does pay 70% of the property taxes. However, this disparity is due in part to the value of the homes being higher on the west side versus the east side. In other words, West Hawaii homeowners are subsidizing […]

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Stene: Shocked by TMT protesters’ acquittal

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Stene: TMT debate is extremely divisive for our community

The debate over the Thirty Meter Telescope has become extremely divisive for our community. These protests segued from protecting Mauna Kea to a debate over the restoration of the Hawaiian Kingdom and questioning the legitimacy of the State of Hawaii. The lack of enforcement by Hawaii County and the State of Hawaii isn’t helping matters.

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Governor Ige's administration, and to a lesser extent, the County of Hawaii, are doing a poor job handling the ongoing Thirty Meter Telescope protests on Mauna Kea. The governor's proposed changes to the stewardship of Mauna Kea offended both the protesters and the individuals who've helped preserve this sensitive area.

Stene: Thirty Meter Telescope Protests

Governor Ige’s administration, and to a lesser extent, the County of Hawaii, are doing a poor job handling the ongoing Thirty Meter Telescope protests on Mauna Kea. The governor’s proposed changes to the stewardship of Mauna Kea offended both the protesters and the individuals who’ve helped preserve this sensitive area.

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Stene: Parallels between TMT, Hokulia

Stene: Parallels between TMT, Hokulia

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Stene: Inouye Highway before Kawaihae bypass

Stene: Inouye Highway before Kawaihae bypass

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Stene: Palamanui road woes

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Stene: NPS holding up Kona development

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Stene: Irked over stalled highway projects

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Ha: Hawaii needs cheaper electricity

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Masunaga: Low Pacific Islander enrollment in college hurts everyone

Special to Hawaii 24/7 by Colette Masunaga | AAPI Voices Not all college experiences are created equal. Mine serves a window into the struggles that some communities face in access to higher education. I was born and raised on the Big Island of Hawaii and dreamed about attending college on the mainland, particularly, attending one […]

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Stene: Federal agencies aim to control development

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Singer: Community in shock over DLNR-approved tree destruction

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