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Allan Kew

Allan Kew was a reporter for Civil Beat. He recently graduated with a master’s degree from Columbia University’s School of Journalism, where he covered New York City housing, development and subcultures. His thesis documented the lives of the city’s canners – people who survive and thrive off can and bottle deposits.

He was born in Minneapolis and grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area. In 2016, he graduated from UCLA with a bachelor’s degree in political science and international relations. He worked in government and public affairs in San Francisco and Washington, D.C., before transitioning to journalism.

He is an avid photographer and you can find his work on Instagram at @asckew. You can follow him on twitter at @AllanSCKew.

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Convicted Child Predator Sentenced After Long Delay In Standing Trial David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

Convicted Child Predator Sentenced After Long Delay In Standing Trial

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The judge noted that Casey Nishimura had failed to show any remorse for his crimes or empathy for the victims.

A Feral Feline Sanctuary For Oahu? Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021

A Feral Feline Sanctuary For Oahu?

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Land prices and zoning laws make replicating the Lanai Cat Sanctuary a heavy lift for a local nonprofit.

Green: Plan For Aloha Stadium District Includes Workforce And Affordable Housing David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

Green: Plan For Aloha Stadium District Includes Workforce And Affordable Housing

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The stadium is expected to be game-ready by 2028, but the entire development could take 30 years to complete.

Maui Is Using An Old Job Description In Its Search For A New Emergency Administrator Thomas Heaton/Civil Beat/2023

Maui Is Using An Old Job Description In Its Search For A New Emergency Administrator

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Amid criticism over MEMA's response to the deadly Aug. 8 fires, the county hasn't updated its listed expectations for the lead role.

Maui Fire Department Purchases Show The Fire’s Heavy Toll On Resources Ludwig Laab/Civil Beat/2021

Maui Fire Department Purchases Show The Fire’s Heavy Toll On Resources

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Some specialist equipment will take years to replace due to supply chain issues.

Training And Staffing Issues Surround Death Of A Nurse At Hawaii State Hospital Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2015

Training And Staffing Issues Surround Death Of A Nurse At Hawaii State Hospital

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The licensed practical nurse role is being phased out in favor of more specialization.

HPD Pours One Out In Holiday Push Against Drunken Driving Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023

HPD Pours One Out In Holiday Push Against Drunken Driving

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Oahu has had 51 traffic deaths so far this year caused at least in part by alcohol, officers said.

Couch-Surfing Housing Program Promoted By Maui County Faces Hurdles Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2023

Couch-Surfing Housing Program Promoted By Maui County Faces Hurdles

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Potential tax liabilities for hosts and evolving housing options are obstacles to participation.

Maui Realtor’s Fire Relief Fundraiser Under Audit From AG’s Office

Maui Realtor’s Fire Relief Fundraiser Under Audit From AG’s Office

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Churches who were recipients of money from Eric West have provided limited details of how they have spent it, but they are not required to do so.