“To really understand what is going on in the schools, you need to come to the schools”

Julie Reyes Oda, president of HSTA Leeward, delivered this speech at last week's teacher rally in Kapolei.

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We choose to be teachers and nothing else
Ikaika M Hussey / Read
Have you lost someone to coronavirus or do you work with victims’ families?

Help us remember Hawaii residents who died of COVID-19. Share their story.

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Dr. Pang: “Few are more pro-vaccine than I”

Dr. Lorrin Pang is under attack by the press and politicians. Here's his side of the story.

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Let’s Support Teachers 2021

It's back-to-school season, and many teachers are requesting help from the community for supplies and materials. Post a link to your crowdfunding page here, and we'll share your request with our readers. (And we're researching a story about the state of education funding. Can we follow up with you? If so, please provide a phone number in the form. If no, no problem!)

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Dear Governor, dear Mayor: take action now

Members of Oahu's Neighborhood Board system sent an open letter to Honolulu Mayor Blangiardi and Governor Ige.

Ikaika M Hussey / Read
Hilton-Managed Hotel Employees Fear Permanent Layoffs As Recall Rights Expiration Nears
Aina Iglesias / Read
Fresh voices ring out from the Asia-Pacific “terra nullius”
Koohan Paik / Read
The clean water case of the century
Axel Beers / West Maui / Read
The Tsushima Maru Disaster: no accident or irony – our ignorance breeds recurrence
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