Stewart Yerton – Honolulu Civil Beat https://www.civilbeat.org/author/stewartyerton/ Honolulu Civil Beat - Investigative Reporting Fri, 20 Dec 2024 03:18:58 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.2 HECO’s Report On Maui Wildfires Mirrors Prior Investigations https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/12/hecos-report-on-maui-wildfires-mirrors-prior-investigations/ Fri, 20 Dec 2024 10:01:00 +0000 https://www.civilbeat.org/?p=1687785

Utility does not dispute earlier findings its equipment started the fire that destroyed much of Lahaina in 2023.

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Utility does not dispute earlier findings its equipment started the fire that destroyed much of Lahaina in 2023.

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HECO’s Shaky Credit Prompts Proposal For Help From State https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/12/heco-wants-state-to-backstop-wind-and-solar-contracts-if-necessary/ Thu, 19 Dec 2024 10:01:00 +0000 https://www.civilbeat.org/?p=1687293

The utility is working with lawmakers on a plan that would make the state take over energy contracts if HECO defaulted, a situation lawmakers say is unlikely to occur.

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The utility is working with lawmakers on a plan that would make the state take over energy contracts if HECO defaulted, a situation lawmakers say is unlikely to occur.

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Luigi Mangione’s Hawaiʻi Friends Shocked By Arrest In UnitedHealthcare CEO Shooting https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/12/luigi-mangiones-hawai%ca%bbi-friends-shocked-by-arrest-in-unitedhealthcare-ceo-shooting/ Mon, 09 Dec 2024 23:59:44 +0000 https://www.civilbeat.org/?p=1685391

Luigi Mangione lived at the Surfbreak co-living community near Ala Moana Park on Oʻahu. He was arrested Monday in Pennsylvania, five days after the shooting of an insurance executive.

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Luigi Mangione lived at the Surfbreak co-living community near Ala Moana Park on Oʻahu. He was arrested Monday in Pennsylvania, five days after the shooting of an insurance executive.

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UH Contract Specifically Hides President Search Details From The Public https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/12/uh-contract-hides-president-search-details-from-public/ Fri, 06 Dec 2024 10:01:00 +0000 https://www.civilbeat.org/?p=1684441

The University of Hawaii Board of Regents' contract with a national search firm includes a "special condition" giving control of candidate information to the company.

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The University of Hawaii Board of Regents' contract with a national search firm includes a "special condition" giving control of candidate information to the company.

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Former State Archaeologist Faces Ethics Probe Into Revolving Door Allegation https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/11/former-state-archaeologist-faces-ethics-probe/ Wed, 27 Nov 2024 10:01:00 +0000 https://www.civilbeat.org/?p=1683755

Law requires state workers to wait a year before doing work for pay before former agency.

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Law requires state workers to wait a year before doing work for pay before former agency.

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New UH President Was Accused Of Discrimination At Two Posts Before Hiring https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/11/new-uh-president-allegations-discrimination-before-hiring/ Mon, 25 Nov 2024 10:01:00 +0000 https://www.civilbeat.org/?p=1683273

The chair of the University of Hawaii's Board of Regents is staunchly defending the vetting of incoming president Wendy Hensel, saying it aligned with national best practices.

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The chair of the University of Hawaii's Board of Regents is staunchly defending the vetting of incoming president Wendy Hensel, saying it aligned with national best practices.

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Judge: All Maui Wildfire Insurance Claims Must Be Made Public https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/11/judge-all-maui-wildfire-insurance-claims-must-be-made-public/ Thu, 07 Nov 2024 10:01:00 +0000 https://www.civilbeat.org/?p=1680650

Maui Judge Peter Cahill's ruling will provide a rare glimpse into insurance business.

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Maui Judge Peter Cahill's ruling will provide a rare glimpse into insurance business.

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Maui Fire Settlement Cases Inch Toward Victim Payout https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/10/maui-fire-settlement-cases-inch-toward-victim-payout/ Thu, 31 Oct 2024 02:32:02 +0000 https://www.civilbeat.org/?p=1678773

A proposed settlement could become final by early 2025.

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A proposed settlement could become final by early 2025.

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State Agency Backlog Is Stalling Building On Maui https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/10/state-agency-backlog-is-stalling-building-on-maui/ Tue, 29 Oct 2024 10:01:00 +0000 https://www.civilbeat.org/?p=1678347

Experts say the bureaucratic limbo facing a Maui couple trying to rebuild their home outside of Lahaina reflects a broader problem

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Experts say the bureaucratic limbo facing a Maui couple trying to rebuild their home outside of Lahaina reflects a broader problem

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Hawaiian Airlines Cuts Hawaii-Based Workers As Merger With Alaska Airlines Proceeds https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/10/hawaiian-airlines-cuts-hawaii-based-workers-as-merger-with-alaska-airlines-proceeds/ Sat, 26 Oct 2024 02:35:50 +0000 https://www.civilbeat.org/?p=1678391

The airlines are expected to shed more Hawaii-based employees as they combine operations over the next year.

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The airlines are expected to shed more Hawaii-based employees as they combine operations over the next year.

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