Statewide Articles - Honolulu Civil Beat https://www.civilbeat.org/tag/statewide/ Honolulu Civil Beat - Investigative Reporting Sat, 14 Sep 2024 05:04:16 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.2 Deadly Devastation From The Lahaina Fire Was ‘Years In The Making’ https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/09/deadly-devastation-from-the-lahaina-fire-was-years-in-the-making/ Sat, 14 Sep 2024 04:56:23 +0000 https://www.civilbeat.org/?p=1671557

The latest state report examines the reasons behind Lahaina's destruction and the fire that fueled it.

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The latest state report examines the reasons behind Lahaina's destruction and the fire that fueled it.

]]> Civil Beat Wins National Award For Maui Fire Coverage https://www.civilbeat.org/beat/civil-beat-wins-national-award-for-maui-fire-coverage/ Mon, 29 Apr 2024 18:51:59 +0000 https://www.civilbeat.org/?post_type=beat&p=1644519

The National Headliner contest is one of the oldest and most prestigious journalism competitions.

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The National Headliner contest is one of the oldest and most prestigious journalism competitions.

]]> After Lahaina, Waianae Coast Residents Might Finally Get A Key Evacuation Route https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/03/after-lahaina-waianae-coast-residents-might-finally-get-a-key-evacuation-route/ Mon, 04 Mar 2024 10:01:00 +0000 https://www.civilbeat.org/?p=1632793

State leaders think it's an opportune time to make much-needed fixes to outdated transportation infrastructure at Kolekole Pass.

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State leaders think it's an opportune time to make much-needed fixes to outdated transportation infrastructure at Kolekole Pass.

]]> Hawaii Lawmakers Say They’re Ready To Bring Back A Fire Marshal’s Office https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/01/hawaii-lawmakers-say-theyre-ready-to-bring-back-a-fire-marshals-office/ Wed, 17 Jan 2024 10:01:00 +0000 https://www.civilbeat.org/?p=1621778

Politicians have heeded firefighters' calls in light of the Aug. 8 wildfires, submitting draft bills to establish a fire marshal after the position was disbanded decades ago.

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Politicians have heeded firefighters' calls in light of the Aug. 8 wildfires, submitting draft bills to establish a fire marshal after the position was disbanded decades ago.

]]> Kaleo Manuel Became A Cause Celebre For Maui Water. Now He’s Leaving The State Water Commission Without Saying Why https://www.civilbeat.org/2023/12/kaleo-manuel-became-a-cause-celebre-for-maui-water-now-hes-leaving-the-state-water-commission-without-saying-why/ Fri, 29 Dec 2023 10:01:00 +0000 https://www.civilbeat.org/?p=1618382

The deputy water commissioner told one state lawmaker he didn't want to be 'an obstacle.' But he's not commenting publicly.

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The deputy water commissioner told one state lawmaker he didn't want to be 'an obstacle.' But he's not commenting publicly.

]]> Maui Agencies Subpoenaed After Holding Up Fire Investigation, AG Says https://www.civilbeat.org/2023/11/maui-agencies-subpoenaed-after-holding-up-fire-investigation-ag-says/ Tue, 28 Nov 2023 01:41:50 +0000 https://www.civilbeat.org/?p=1610506

The AG's office is having trouble getting information from some Maui departments.

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The AG's office is having trouble getting information from some Maui departments.

]]> Danny De Gracia: We Cannot Ignore Oahu’s Wildfire Risk Any Longer https://www.civilbeat.org/2023/11/danny-de-gracia-we-cannot-ignore-oahus-wildfire-risk-any-longer/ Mon, 27 Nov 2023 10:01:00 +0000 https://www.civilbeat.org/?p=1610362

New technologies are available and in use elsewhere that should be considered by the Legislature and state and local government.

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New technologies are available and in use elsewhere that should be considered by the Legislature and state and local government.

]]> Matthew Leonard: How The Hamakua Burn Of 1901 Started Hawaii’s Fire Clock https://www.civilbeat.org/2023/11/matthew-leonard-how-the-hamakua-burn-of-1901-started-hawaiis-fire-clock/ Fri, 24 Nov 2023 10:01:00 +0000 https://www.civilbeat.org/?p=1607166

Government intervention, or the lack of it, was a contentious issue during the widely reported disaster.

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Government intervention, or the lack of it, was a contentious issue during the widely reported disaster.

]]> Hawaii Will Be Stuck With Its Outdated Unemployment System At Least 3 More Years https://www.civilbeat.org/2023/11/hawaii-will-be-stuck-with-its-outdated-unemployment-system-at-least-3-more-years/ Thu, 23 Nov 2023 10:01:00 +0000 https://www.civilbeat.org/?p=1609961

The pandemic drew attention to the need to scrap the state's 1980s-era mainframe, but it's still around. Now, it's hampering claims related to Lahaina.

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The pandemic drew attention to the need to scrap the state's 1980s-era mainframe, but it's still around. Now, it's hampering claims related to Lahaina.

]]> Hawaii’s Food Banks Need Far More Funding Before The Next Disaster https://www.civilbeat.org/2023/11/hawaiis-food-banks-need-far-more-funding-before-the-next-disaster/ Sun, 12 Nov 2023 10:01:00 +0000 https://www.civilbeat.org/?p=1606254

A House working group has come up with a suite of recommendations, including better support for the state's food banks.

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A House working group has come up with a suite of recommendations, including better support for the state's food banks.

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