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Elizabeth Gault

Elizabeth Gault studies journalism and English at UH Manoa. She covers criminal justice and is from New Zealand.
How A Self-Driving Car Class At UH Maui Ended Up As A Competitor In A Race In Italy Courtesy of C.K. Wolfe/2022

How A Self-Driving Car Class At UH Maui Ended Up As A Competitor In A Race In Italy

A UH Maui College Autonomous Vehicle Technology class, turned autonomous vehicle racing team, is off to Italy this June.

Women Inmates On Oahu Get A Chance To Further Their Education Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2017

Women Inmates On Oahu Get A Chance To Further Their Education

A pilot program includes peer tutoring, a counselor, correspondence classes and a reentry planning program.

Journalists To Get More Protection Under Shield Law Passed By Hawaii Legislature David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

Journalists To Get More Protection Under Shield Law Passed By Hawaii Legislature

Confidential sources and unpublished notes will be covered under the measure.

Should Hawaii Amend Its Statute of Limitations For Civil Cases Of Sexual Assault Against Minors? Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022

Should Hawaii Amend Its Statute of Limitations For Civil Cases Of Sexual Assault Against Minors?

Supporters of the effort vowed to keep trying after three bills trying to change the statute of limitations failed this legislative session.

Hawaii Lawmakers Move Bill Honoring Kalaupapa Missionary Brittany Lyte/Civil Beat/2023

Hawaii Lawmakers Move Bill Honoring Kalaupapa Missionary

The new Joseph Dutton Day wouldn’t be a state holiday, meaning public workers wouldn’t get the day off.

Better Background Checks Proposed For Certain State Employees Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2018

Better Background Checks Proposed For Certain State Employees

Job applicants working with vulnerable populations under programs run by the state Department of Human Services could soon face more scrutiny.