David Croxford
Want To Cool Down Honolulu? Plant A Lot More Trees
There are a multitude of 鈥渉eat islands鈥 across Oahu that harm humans and increase economic costs.
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Neal Milner: The Questions Being Asked About The Wildfires Are A Guide To Better Government
New leadership can be a red flag that problems will disappear from public scrutiny.
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Beth Fukumoto: A Crystal Ball Won’t Work This Year. Politics And Policy Could Go Many Ways
With elections looming, 2024 could be the most consequential year ever or it may change nothing at all.
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The Sunshine Blog: Following The Money Spent By State Lawmakers And The Honolulu City Council
Short takes, outtakes, our takes and other stuff you should know about public information, government accountability and ethical leadership in Hawaii.
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Matthew Leonard: These Data Sets Are Ones To Watch In 2024
Open data empowered communities impacted by the wildfires to navigate uncertainty. It will also inform important rebuilding decisions.
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Beth Fukumoto: Marilyn Lee’s Career Is A Lesson In Maintaining Balance In Politics
The former state representative’s success is a good reminder that you don鈥檛 need to be a proud extrovert to run for office.
John Pritchett/Civil Beat/2023
John Pritchett: Wipeout
From the Maui wildfires at home to wars and disasters abroad, a lot of terrible things happened this year. Here’s hoping for a brighter new year.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023
The Sunshine Blog: It’s Always Sunny On Kauai
Short takes, outtakes, our takes and other stuff you should know about public information, government accountability and ethical leadership in Hawaii.
Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2023
Ben Lowenthal: Peter Ohashi Gracefully Rode Maui’s Waves Of Change
The life story of the longtime Upcountry resident personifies the need to embrace the ups and downs of the Valley Isle.
Jessica Terrell/Civil Beat/2023
Advice From A Fire Survivor: ‘I Learned A Lot’
Don’t rush into things, especially major decisions. You have plenty of time.