The Conversation: Ethics Commission gets new director; Irish pub gets new owner

By Robbie Dingeman, Kevin Allen

Published July 20, 2026 at 11:02 AM HST

HPR’s Savannah Harriman-Pote explains what JERA’s offer to potentially power Oʻahu with liquefied natural gas means for the islands | Full Story
Sandy Ma discusses her new title as Executive Director and Legal Counsel for the Honolulu Ethics Commission, and why the watchdog role is so important | Full Story
The Honolulu Star-Advertiser’s Kevin Knodell reports on this year’s RIMPAC military exercises and why they’re putting a greater emphasis on tech | Full Story
Business owner Bill Comerford reflects on a lifetime of owning Irish pubs all across Oʻahu and makes his Irish exit as he sells beloved live-music bar Anna O'Brien's to a new owner | Full Story

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