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.
The Sunshine Blog: City Council Members Are South Korea Bound
Short takes, outtakes, our takes and other stuff you should know about public information, government accountability and ethical leadership in Hawaii.
I Was A Red Cross Volunteer On Maui
Most volunteers flew a long way to sleep on a cot and work 12-hour shifts to help survivors during the worst time of their lives.
John Pritchett: State Of The Art
A rebrand of the Hawaii State Art Museum has turned HiSAM into Capitol Modern. But hardly anyone likes the change, which came from a well-paid consultant working with museum executives.
The Sunshine Blog: Political Rhetoric Isn’t Helping Maui Fire Survivors
Short takes, outtakes, our takes and other stuff you should know about public information, government accountability and ethical leadership in Hawaii.
Ben Lowenthal: Our Legal Clinic At A Hub For Maui Fire Victims
Relief centers at beach parks are filling gaps in many way for fire survivors.
The Sunshine Blog: Watchdog Groups Want Gov’t Reform And They Want It Now
Short takes, outtakes, our takes and other stuff you should know about public information, government accountability and ethical leadership in Hawaii.
Beth Fukumoto: Lost Colleagues Remind Me How Much I Appreciate Legislative Staff
They work to protect the Legislature out of respect for the institution that existed long before and will exist long after its current office holders.
John Hill: Hawaii Agencies Flout The Law By Ignoring Maui Fire Records Requests
They have much else to contend with, but when the government does not provide information, people come up with more sinister narratives.