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Local Food Banks Need Community Support
Nearly one in three households in Hawaii are struggling with food insecurity, meaning there isn’t enough food for everyone in the household to live a healthy, active life. These families are faced with what we at Hawaii Foodbank call impossible choices — forced to choose between putting food on the table and other necessities like housing, medicine, education and electricity.
Candidate Q&A: Hawaii County Council District 1 — BJ Penn
Editor’s note: For Hawaii’s Aug. 10 Primary Election, Civil Beat asked candidates to answer some questions about where they stand on various issues and what their priorities will be if elected. The following came from BJ Penn, candidate for Hawaii County Council District 1, which covers North Hilo,...
Candidate Q&A: State Senate District 23 — Ben Shafer
Editor’s note: For Hawaii’s Aug. 10 Primary Election, Civil Beat asked candidates to answer some questions about where they stand on various issues and what their priorities will be if elected. The following came from Ben Shafer, Democratic candidate for state Senate District 23, which includes Kaneohe, Kahaluu...
Candidate Q&A: State Senate District 23 — Clayton Hee
Editor’s note: For Hawaii’s Aug. 10 Primary Election, Civil Beat asked candidates to answer some questions about where they stand on various issues and what their priorities will be if elected. The following came from Clayton Hee, Democratic candidate for state Senate District 23, which includes Kaneohe, Kahaluu...
Oahu Condo Owners Are Debating Best Way To Limit Fire Safety Costs
Automatic fire sprinklers are great — but not, some condominium unit owners say, when installing them means uprooting their entire lives and spending thousands of dollars. At Kahala Towers, a high-rise residential building in Honolulu, the condo’s board of directors is pushing ahead with the installation, saying it’s needed to mitigate soaring insurance costs. Owners, many of whom are elderly, say that the sprinklers are unnecessary and that the installation means big bills that the retiree residents can’t afford — plus the need to find a new place to live for nearly two weeks.
Professional Development Can Be Lucrative For Hawaii Teachers — And Hard To Come By
Over the course of a year, Kamuela Kimokeo’s online students at Windward Community College learn the fundamentals of Hawaiian music, including how to play the ukulele, write songs and record their own compositions. Many of Kimokeo’s students are teachers themselves. Since last year, the class has garnered growing interest...
The Sunshine Blog: Party Politics Can Be Messy
We’re having a party: Every election year, the Democratic Party of Hawaii sends a survey to its candidates asking them if they support the party platform. The default answer is “yes.” Most candidates don’t take a lot of time on this survey, even though there are 24 questions asking for views on specific points within the platform.
Maui’s Mayor Has Struggled To Lead An Island Reeling From Tragedy. But Some Say He’s Getting Better
When Mayor Richard Bissen assumed Maui County’s top elected spot in January 2023, many saw the political newcomer as a breath of fresh air. A retired judge and former prosecutor born and raised on Maui, Bissen signaled ethical, competent leadership, someone with solid judgment who would deliver on his pledge of promoting “kamaaina prosperity.”
How A Group That Started As Libertarian Found Influence In Blue State Hawaii
The Grassroot Institute, a think tank with libertarian roots, has chalked up some big policy wins this year, which some see as evidence of a shifting political landscape in Democratic-dominated Hawaii. “They had a uniquely successful year,” Colin Moore, an associate professor at the University of Hawaii Manoa, said.
Candidate Q&A: State House District 50 — Timothy Connelly
Editor’s note: For Hawaii’s Aug. 10 Primary Election, Civil Beat asked candidates to answer some questions about where they stand on various issues and what their priorities will be if elected. The following came from Timothy Connelly, Republican candidate for state House District 50, which includes Kailua and...
Candidate Q&A: State House District 50 — Mike Lee
Editor’s note: For Hawaii’s Aug. 10 Primary Election, Civil Beat asked candidates to answer some questions about where they stand on various issues and what their priorities will be if elected. The following came from Mike Lee, Democratic candidate for state House District 50, which includes Kailua and...
Candidate Q&A: State House District 50 — Natalia Hussey-Burdick
Editor’s note: For Hawaii’s Aug. 10 Primary Election, Civil Beat asked candidates to answer some questions about where they stand on various issues and what their priorities will be if elected. The following came from Natalia Hussey-Burdick, Democratic candidate for state House District 50, which includes Kailua and...
Candidate Q&A: State House District 28 — Ernest Caravalho
Editor’s note: For Hawaii’s Aug. 10 Primary Election, Civil Beat asked candidates to answer some questions about where they stand on various issues and what their priorities will be if elected. The following came from Ernest Caravalho, Democratic candidate for State House District 28, which covers Sand Island,...
Candidate Q&A: US Senate — Paul Dolan
Editor’s note: For Hawaii’s Aug. 10 Primary Election, Civil Beat asked candidates to answer some questions about where they stand on various issues and what their priorities will be if elected. The following came from Paul Dolan, Republican candidate for U.S. Senate His primary opponents are Melba Amaral,...
As We Come Together A Year After The Maui Tragedy, It's OK To Not Be OK
Aug. 8 becomes one of those dates in our history that needs no further notation or explanation. The Lahaina fire stands as one of those events that is part of the fabric of our common history as a state. I can’t get the image of those members of our community...
The Weekly News Quiz: Aug. 2
We hope you’ve enjoyed this quiz from our quizmaster, Fritz Holznagel, a past winner of the Jeopardy! Tournament of Champions. If you have feedback on the quiz, please send us an email at us.quiz@theconversation.com. This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Read the original...
Witness In Miske Case Keeps Getting Beaten In Prison By Crime Boss’s Allies, Lawyer Says
Jake Smith, who was on the witness stand for six days during the racketeering trial of Michael Miske and whose testimony is considered to have been key to the crime boss’s conviction, has been the target of three assaults in the past four months, reportedly in retaliation for the testimony against his former boss.
Kula Residents Say They Have Built A Closer And More Resilient Community Since The Fire
In a series of stories this week, Civil Beat is reflecting on what’s happened in the year since wildfires swept through Maui and what’s ahead for the island and its people. On Wednesday morning, octogenarian Tom Liu watched a three-man crew frame the covered deck on his new...
The Maui Wildfires Were Massive. These Numbers Help Us Comprehend Them
In a series of stories this week, Civil Beat is reflecting on what’s happened in the year since wildfires swept through Maui and what’s ahead for the island and its people. The Maui wildfires generated an overwhelming amount of data. Numbers were one of the earliest byproducts of...
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