Civil Beat Staff
Ashley Miller
Ashley Miller is a reporting intern for Honolulu Civil Beat.
She recently received her master’s degree from Columbia University School of Journalism and was awarded the Pulitzer Traveling Fellowship for academic excellence.
Ashley was born on a hay farm outside of Philadelphia but soon spread her wings as a college ice hockey player at The University of Vermont. She was a founding member of her high school newsroom and a senior sports writer for her college paper, The Cynic.
Ashley spent a semester off-the-grid in Patagonia, South America and later moved to Maui where she worked with the Hawaiian Land Trust. She is passionate about politics, criminal justice and the environment. Ashley will help Civil Beat cover the run-up to the elections this summer. Drop her a line: amiller@civilbeat.org
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024
Honolulu Struggles To Find A Remedy For Abandoned Homes Taken Over By Squatters
Neighborhood boards across Oahu are asking the city to seize such properties, which are prone to fire. But the city says that the foreclosure process is unwieldy and expensive.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2016
Aloha Tower Observation Deck Is Closed Indefinitely For Repairs
The popular tourist attraction closed during the Covid-19 pandemic. But DOT’s Harbors Division has a list of renovations to address before reopening the site.
Kevin Knodell/Civil Beat/2020
Hawaii Joins Military Program To Recruit Government Workers
Hawaii hopes to recruit military members nearing the end of their service to fill vacant state government jobs.
Ashley Miller/Civil Beat/2024
Honolulu Faces Opposition Over Sale Of Public Park
The parks department says the mini park offers little recreational value to the public, but some residents say the space should remain open to everyone.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
Hawaii Politicians Turn To Social Media App TikTok To Reach Next Generation Of Leaders
Millennial lawmakers see it as a more constructive way to engage with voters and encourage new voices to emerge.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021
House Candidates In McCully And Moiliili Offer Sharply Contrasting Ideas On Homelessness
UPDATED: One House candidate supports expanding the state’s largest jail so it can better treat homeless people who are incarcerated. The other wants to bring health care to the homeless.
Ashley Miller/Civil Beat/2024
Chinatown Business Owners Filing Claims From June Power Outages Unsure How Much Will Be Covered
For restaurants, the outages meant lost tips and wages and spoiled food, but also damaged equipment from power surges.
Kuʻu Kauanoe/Civil Beat/2021
GOP Primary Opponents Square Off In Waianae, Where ‘You Can Win As A Republican’
Tiana Wilbur and Chris Muraoka are candidates for the open seat in House District 45.
Kuʻu Kauanoe/Civil Beat/2021
West Oahu House Race Is One Of The Most Competitive This Year
The open seat has attracted four Democrats and two Republicans for separate primary races.