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Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023
The Silent Treatment Is No Way To Run A Maui County In Crisis
The county won’t talk about its communications strategy regarding the deadly Lahaina fire, including who is making decisions on what to tell the public.
Cynthia Thielen: Hawaii’s ‘Eisenhower Republican’ On Ethics, Polarization And Dianne Feinstein
She served 30 years in the Legislature and might still be there if the state GOP caucus hadn’t alienated her.
Flickr: Sheree Zielke
What Does Hawaii Have In Common With These Red States? A Fear Of Direct Democracy
Mainland Republicans are trying to roll back the rights of citizens to pursue statewide ballot initiatives but island Democrats have never allowed it either.
Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2023
A State Senator Describes The Day Lahaina Burned: ‘I’ll Never Forget That As Long As I Live’
Angus McKelvey was one of the thousands who lost their homes in the deadly fire. He’s been working ever since to help other survivors.
Marina Riker/Civil Beat/2023
Make Your Voice Heard At This Week’s Maui County Council Session
The council has scheduled a meeting Tuesday that offers the public a chance to get involved in the daunting task of planning for the future.
Christina Jedra/Civil Beat/2023
‘The Dance Between The Media And Public Officials At A Moment Like This Is Incredibly Important’
As Lahaina smolders, the work of government leaders and journalists will sometimes be at cross-purposes.
Kalany Omengkar/Civil Beat/2022
Critics Of Legislative Term Limits Need To Start Shooting Straight
No, it’s not a given that more turnover in the House and Senate would make special interests more powerful.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
Honolulu Council Member Augie Tulba: A 64% Pay Raise Is Absurd, And That’s No Joke
The City Council member who also works as a radio personality and stand-up comedian talks about balancing all those gigs.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2017
Everyone Loved Civic Education Bills. The Legislature Killed Them Anyway
In an era of rampant misinformation, the measures sought to improve students’ critical thinking skills and help them better understand how government works.