Screenshot/2020
Why Is This New Super PAC Spending Big Bucks On Maui Council Races?
Little is known about Hui O Maui Citizens For Change but the group is backing conservative-leaning members.
Screenshot/2020
COVID-19 Is Revealing Problems With How Hawaii’s Government Uses Data
There doesn’t seem to be a clear data strategy for the virus response.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2020
Hawaii DOE Has Struggled To Cope With The Pandemic. Can It Do Better?
As the district debates reopening metrics and reels from a problematic online education platform, parents are left to pick up the slack so students can continue learning.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2020
Hawaii Has A Plan To Restart Tourism Safely. Will It Work?
The state’s pre-travel testing program is set to launch next month, but other destinations with similar programs have struggled to keep COVID-19 cases from spiking.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2020
Chad Blair: Why Politics In Hawaii May Never Be The Same Again
Voters will demand competent leaders that talk straight and act decisively, while revenue losses will force unenviable budgetary decisions.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2020
Hawaii Businesses Are Dying. Is Government Helping Or Hurting?
Many local businesses have cut back or closed, putting tens of thousands out of work. Economists say don’t expect a turnaround until at least the middle of next year.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2020
Hawaii Has A New COVID-19 Response Team. Will It Make A Difference?
Decisions about programs and policies to combat the virus are happening faster under a newly restructured leadership team.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2020
Hawaii Failed In Its Pandemic Response. It Has Another Chance To Get It Right
The pandemic has revealed deep cracks in Hawaii’s government and social system, but also created an opportunity for real change.
Claire Caulfield/Civil Beat/2020
Breaking Quarantine In Hawaii? A Citizens’ Group Is Watching
The group, seeing gaps in enforcement, has helped state and local investigators track down scofflaw tourists.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2019
16 New Solar Farms For Hawaii But Utility Won’t Say Where Exactly
The public might have to wait 30 days for details of plans for 16 solar-plus-storage or standalone storage projects on three islands