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Jeremy Hay

Jeremy Hay covers economic inequality for ÌìÃÀÊÓƵ.

He started in journalism in 1992 at The Tenderloin Times in San Francisco, covering city government, homelessness and nonprofits. He comes to Civil Beat from The Press Democrat in Santa Rosa, Calif., where since 2001, he reported on immigration, local politics, business and, most recently, homelessness and social services. At The Press Democrat, he was on a team that won a George Polk award for reporting on globalization; he has also won two Associated Press Fairbanks Public Service awards and Best of the West awards for writing and explanatory reporting. He was a 2015 JSK Journalism Fellow at Stanford University.

He enjoys cooking with a wok, exploring ±á²¹·É²¹¾±Ê»¾± and spending time with his family. You can reach Jeremy at 808-978-6605Ìý²¹²Ô»åÌýjhay@civilbeat.org.

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Struggling To Survive: ±á²¹·É²¹¾±Ê»¾± Residents Take On Debt, Think About Leaving Jeremy Hay

Struggling To Survive: ±á²¹·É²¹¾±Ê»¾± Residents Take On Debt, Think About Leaving

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Report: More people having trouble getting by are on neighbor islands.

Fix It! The Courts Are Cracked Jeremy Hay

Fix It! The Courts Are Cracked

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How long has it been since these tennis court surfaces were smooth?

Solving ±á²¹·É²¹¾±Ê»¾±’s Housing Crisis Front And Center In New Legislative Session Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Solving ±á²¹·É²¹¾±Ê»¾±’s Housing Crisis Front And Center In New Legislative Session

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Zoning regulations, use of public funds to spur housing construction are among different approaches to addressing housing needs on the agenda in 2025 session.

Is ±á²¹·É²¹¾±Ê»¾±’s Historic Investment In Affordable Housing Paying Off? David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024

Is ±á²¹·É²¹¾±Ê»¾±’s Historic Investment In Affordable Housing Paying Off?

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Two years ago, the state made a record investment in affordable rental housing. Results so far are both encouraging and sobering.

Deadly Fireworks Blast That Rocked Honolulu Fuels Calls For Crackdown Courtesy: Nick Wendrych

Deadly Fireworks Blast That Rocked Honolulu Fuels Calls For Crackdown

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UPDATE: At least three women were killed in the New Year’s Eve explosion — and officials warned the toll was likely to rise. But whether the tragedy will be enough to change laws and behavior remains a question.

Amid Deportation Threats, ±á²¹·É²¹¾±Ê»¾±’s Immigrants Brace For President Trump Anthony Quintano/Civil Beat

Amid Deportation Threats, ±á²¹·É²¹¾±Ê»¾±’s Immigrants Brace For President Trump

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The immigrant community is living with worry and unease, leading advocates to step up education and outreach.

Maui Fire Victims Jobs Program At Risk After Nonprofit Budget Troubles Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024

Maui Fire Victims Jobs Program At Risk After Nonprofit Budget Troubles

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The federally funded initiative run by Maui Economic Opportunity employed hundreds and was to last two years. The nonprofit’s CEO announced this month that it would end early.

Honolulu Restaurant Tip Theft Case Hardly The Only One In Town David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024

Honolulu Restaurant Tip Theft Case Hardly The Only One In Town

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Restaurant workers, advocates and government officials say practice of restaurant owners scooping up tips meant for employees is far more common than it seems.