Sunshine Project Articles - ÌìÃÀÊÓƵ /tag/sunshine-project/ ÌìÃÀÊÓƵ - Investigative Reporting Mon, 22 Apr 2024 16:42:46 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 The Sunshine Blog: Maui Mayor Richard Bissen Is On The Hot Seat Now. And Rightly So /2024/04/the-sunshine-blog-maui-mayor-richard-bissen-is-on-the-hot-seat-now-and-rightly-so/ Mon, 22 Apr 2024 10:01:00 +0000 /?p=1643068

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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Short takes, outtakes, our takes and other stuff you should know about public information, government accountability and ethical leadership in Hawaii.

]]> John Pritchett: Maui’s Stonewall /2023/12/john-pritchett-mauis-stonewall/ Sun, 03 Dec 2023 10:01:00 +0000 /?p=1611248

Hawaii Attorney General Anne Lopez had to issue subpoenas to several Maui County agencies that have resisted turning over records related to the state's investigation into the Aug. 8 wildfires.

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Hawaii Attorney General Anne Lopez had to issue subpoenas to several Maui County agencies that have resisted turning over records related to the state's investigation into the Aug. 8 wildfires.

]]> The Civil Beat Editorial Board Interview: Maui County Council Chair Alice Lee /2023/10/the-civil-beat-editorial-board-interview-maui-county-council-chair-alice-lee/ Sun, 22 Oct 2023 10:01:00 +0000 /?p=1601079

She discusses economic concerns following the August wildfires, the steep challenges in rebuilding, and why it's important for public officials to speak directly and frequently with the media.

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She discusses economic concerns following the August wildfires, the steep challenges in rebuilding, and why it's important for public officials to speak directly and frequently with the media.

]]> The Sunshine Blog: Bungled Communications, A Tweet Attack, And A Longing For Another Side /2023/10/the-sunshine-blog-bungled-communications-a-tweet-attack-and-a-longing-for-another-side/ Tue, 17 Oct 2023 10:01:00 +0000 /?p=1600247

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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Short takes, outtakes, our takes and other stuff you should know about public information, government accountability and ethical leadership in Hawaii.

]]> The Sunshine Blog: Secrecy Gone Awry And A Distinctive Aloha Shirt /2023/10/the-sunshine-blog-secrecy-gone-awry-and-a-distinctive-aloha-shirt/ Sun, 08 Oct 2023 10:01:00 +0000 /?p=1597709

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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Short takes, outtakes, our takes and other stuff you should know about public information, government accountability and ethical leadership in Hawaii.

]]> Now We Know: The Need For Legislative Reform Can Be A Matter Of Life And Death /2023/10/now-we-know-the-need-for-legislative-reform-can-be-a-matter-of-life-and-death/ Sun, 01 Oct 2023 10:01:00 +0000 /?p=1595343

State leaders consistently neglected wildfire prevention, but that’s how things work — or don’t work — at the Hawaii State Capitol.

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State leaders consistently neglected wildfire prevention, but that’s how things work — or don’t work — at the Hawaii State Capitol.

]]> The Sunshine Blog: Political Rhetoric Isn’t Helping Maui Fire Survivors /2023/10/the-sunshine-blog-political-rhetoric-isnt-helping-maui-fire-survivors/ Sun, 01 Oct 2023 10:01:00 +0000 /?p=1596533

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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Short takes, outtakes, our takes and other stuff you should know about public information, government accountability and ethical leadership in Hawaii.

]]> John Hill: Hawaii Agencies Flout The Law By Ignoring Maui Fire Records Requests /2023/09/john-hill-hawaii-agencies-flout-the-law-by-ignoring-maui-fire-records-requests/ Wed, 27 Sep 2023 10:01:00 +0000 /?p=1594185

They have much else to contend with, but when the government does not provide information, people come up with more sinister narratives.

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They have much else to contend with, but when the government does not provide information, people come up with more sinister narratives.

]]> The Sunshine Blog: Where Were Maui Police During The Fires? We’ll Find Out Eventually /2023/09/the-sunshine-blog-where-were-maui-police-during-the-fires-well-find-out-eventually/ Sun, 24 Sep 2023 10:01:00 +0000 /?p=1594434

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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Short takes, outtakes, our takes and other stuff you should know about public information, government accountability and ethical leadership in Hawaii.

]]> Chad Blair: This Group Of UH Experts Has Become A One-Stop Shop For Policy Analyses /2023/09/chad-blair-this-group-of-uh-experts-has-become-a-one-stop-shop-for-policy-analyses/ Thu, 21 Sep 2023 10:01:00 +0000 /?p=1593155

UHERO is expanding its role in advising the larger Hawaii community on pressing issues.

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UHERO is expanding its role in advising the larger Hawaii community on pressing issues.

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