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Ex-Honolulu police chief Louis Kealoha leaves Federal Court after sentencing. With him was is Walter Woods, a friend.

Honolulu judge rules city must pay for Louis Kealoha’s legal defense

By Gordon Y.K. Pang gordonpang@staradvertiser.com
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A ruling by a state judge earlier this month leaves Honolulu taxpayers on the hook for paying former Honolulu Police Chief Louis Kealoha’s legal fees — and possibly millions more. Read more

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Brian and April Citro are high school teachers who are now updating their resumes for teaching in Wyoming and Montana. The couple is considering moving to the mainland in anticipation of the additional financial stress incurred from the upcoming furloughs. They are pictured with their daughters — Gaia, 5, and Rell, 2 — in Kailua.

Fears grow of furlough-driven teacher exodus

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Travelers walk the baggage claim area on Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport in Honolulu, Hawaii.

Traveling fixes urged during economic travails

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A U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules delivered U.S. Army Pacific soldiers onto the newly renovated Angaur Airfield on Sept. 6 for training exercises in the Republic of Palau.

Pentagon focuses on western Pacific isles to counter China

Vital statistics: Dec. 4-10, 2020

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Hawaii running back Koali Nishigaya got a lift Saturday from offensive lineman Solo Vaipulu (52) after his touchdown against the UNLV at Aloha Stadium. The Rainbow Warriors won 38-21 to finish the regular season at 4-4.

University of Hawaii Warriors bound for bowl game

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Catholic schools managed to offer in-person classes this fall despite the pandemic. Above, Soji Stephanelli adjusts her mask during a fourth grade class at Mary, Star of the Sea School.

Many students choose in-person classes at Hawaii’s Catholic schools

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Boxes containing the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine are prepared to be shipped Sunday at the Pfizer Global Supply Kalamazoo manufacturing plant in Portage, Mich.

Rollout of thousands of doses of COVID-19 vaccine vials marks a major milestone in the battle against the virus

Hawaii Real Estate Sales: Nov. 9 – Nov. 13, 2020

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Reketta Montgomery embraces her daughter, Qaydenz Montgomery, who holds their dog, Baibee.

Mother focuses on daughter while trying to rebuild life after leaving abusive marriage

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Harry Kim

David Shapiro: No justice for Harry Kim in Hawaii island ethics ruling

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Hawaii Kai resident Jennifer Taylor stood on Nawiliwili Street on Thursday. Behind her Hanauma Bay visitors parked and prepared to hike to the entrance. Traffic has increased in the area since the nature preserve’s reopening.

Residents upset by Hanauma Bay visitors jamming street parking

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Oahu property values come in flat for 2021

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Cynthia Oi was an influential force in Hawaii.

Multitalented Hawaii journalist Cynthia Oi was tough and well-respected

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Businesses that don’t enforce the mask rule “may be subject to enforcement, including fines and mandatory closure,” according to the proclamation.

Kokua Line: Gov. David Ige’s order tells Hawaii stores to enforce mask rule

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Hawaii-bound Alaska Airlines passengers being offered preflight clearance

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Beachgoers gathered on the shores of Waikiki on Nov. 8

More Hawaii residents open to restarting tourism, survey finds

D. Kapua‘ala Sproat

On the move: D. Kapua‘ala Sproat, Bryan Andaya

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Bill would include Hawaii in National Forest System

Wailupe Stream basin to get federal funding

Hawaii inmate, 61, dies amid COVID-19 outbreak at Arizona prison

David Shapiro

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Harry Kim

David Shapiro: No justice for Harry Kim in Hawaii island ethics ruling

David Shapiro: Hawaii political leaders always posture but never learn

David Shapiro: There’s no safety for David Ige in Safe Travels Hawaii

Rearview Mirror

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Hilo-born Haleloke Kahauolopua sang on Arthur Godfrey’s TV show for three years.

Rearview Mirror: More lessons learned as we wrap up the year

Rearview: Lessons learned in 2020 elicit fond memories

Rearview Mirror: Thousands at Ala Wai Canal witnessed sailing of Kon Kini

Facts of the Matter

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Scientists are trying to determine how melting ice affects the ocean circulation system. Large icebergs float near Kulusuk, Greenland.

Facts of the Matter: Climate change affects global ocean circulation

Facts of the Matter: Cosmic radiation poses threat to astronauts bound for Mars

Column: Without its moon, Earth’s ability to host life is lost

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