Envision Something New And Different For The Lands Above Lahaina
Transforming fallow agricultural lands into a landscape resistant to wildfires and replete with water, trees and food must become a strategic goal.
Does Hawaii Really Need More Psychologists?
As the state’s mental health crisis continues, a different perspective could result in better solutions.
Catherine Toth Fox: How One Kailua Teacher Enriched Learning Through A Gardening Program
A school campus has been transformed into a zero-waste food source.
The Sunshine Blog: Court Order, Senate Intrigue, Congressional Outrage
Short takes, outtakes, our takes and other stuff you should know about public information, government accountability and ethical leadership in Hawaii.
Maui Red Cross Volunteer Foresees Long Road To Recovery
This might be one of the first natural disasters where conspiracy theories and resentment are causing the tragedy to continue.
Neal Milner: Let’s Put On An Emergency Housing Show!
It’s time to toss the distractions, get on our feet and build us some houses.Â
This Maui Fire Survivor Faced Unbelievable Obstacles
The story of a young man who fell through the cracks of FEMA’s benefits system.
Naka Nathaniel: ‘The Maui Waltz’ — I Wish We Could Listen Together
A vinyl record from a home in Texas is also a link to life in old Hawaii.
The Massive Logistics Involved In Feeding Maui Fire Survivors
How Red Cross volunteers and others endeavored to provide three meals a day at local shelters.
Matthew Leonard: HPD’s New Data Dashboard Is A Good Start But There’s Room To Improve
Also, a note of caution about the latest census data on Native Hawaiians and a new tool on Hawaii’s hot housing market.