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The Sunshine Blog: Coming Soon? Legislative Action On Wildfires Chad Blair/Civil Beat/2013

The Sunshine Blog: Coming Soon? Legislative Action On Wildfires

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

The Sunshine Blog: Misinformation, Island Style Getty Images/iStockphoto

The Sunshine Blog: Misinformation, Island Style

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

It’s Long Past Time For The Maui Mayor To Answer The Public’s Questions About What Happened As Lahaina Burned Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2023

It’s Long Past Time For The Maui Mayor To Answer The Public’s Questions About What Happened As Lahaina Burned

Just talk to us. These scripted videos and written statements are a slap in the face to anxious citizens who are losing confidence by the day in county leadership.

A State Senator Describes The Day Lahaina Burned: ‘I’ll Never Forget That As Long As I Live’ Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2023

A State Senator Describes The Day Lahaina Burned: ‘I’ll Never Forget That As Long As I Live’

Angus McKelvey was one of the thousands who lost their homes in the deadly fire. He’s been working ever since to help other survivors.

The Sunshine Blog: Now We’re Shining A Light On Maui, Too Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023

The Sunshine Blog: Now We’re Shining A Light On Maui, Too

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

Amid The Rubble, Respect Property Rights And Listen To All The Voices Of Lahaina Courtesy: Army National Guard/Staff Sgt. Matthew A. Foster

Amid The Rubble, Respect Property Rights And Listen To All The Voices Of Lahaina

Everyone lost precious belongings and assets when the town burned, but no one should be revictimized because they lack political clout.

Make Your Voice Heard At This Week’s Maui County Council Session Marina Riker/Civil Beat/2023

Make Your Voice Heard At This Week’s Maui County Council Session

The council has scheduled a meeting Tuesday that offers the public a chance to get involved in the daunting task of planning for the future.

‘The Dance Between The Media And Public Officials At A Moment Like This Is Incredibly Important’ Christina Jedra/Civil Beat/2023

‘The Dance Between The Media And Public Officials At A Moment Like This Is Incredibly Important’

As Lahaina smolders, the work of government leaders and journalists will sometimes be at cross-purposes.

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