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Blaze Lovell

Blaze Lovell is a reporter for Honolulu Civil Beat. Previously, he was a reporting fellow and intern. He earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

Born and raised on Oahu, he graduated from Pearl City High School in 2014 before migrating to the desert to study journalism. In his college years, Blaze served as the managing editor for UNLV’s paper, the Free Press, and also played rugby, which is like football without pads or rules.


Follow Blaze on Twitter @blaze_lovell and on Facebook.

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Without Money, Hawaii’s Police Standards Board Is ‘Dead In The Water’

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Updated: A national organization has volunteered to help the board in the meantime as members prepare to ask the Legislature for help again.

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Gov. David Ige Appoints New Public Safety Director

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Former Public Safety Director Nolan Espinda retired in September.

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Critical Funding Fight Looms As Public Safety Boards Remain Cash-Strapped

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State public safety boards have been shortchanged since they were put in place. But lawmakers suggest there may be little help in sight.

Hawaii Has A New State Sheriff Courtesy

Hawaii Has A New State Sheriff

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Billy Oku, who has 30 years of experience in law enforcement and security, will head the Sheriff Division in the Department of Public Safety.

Keoni Souza Asks Hawaii Supreme Court For Recount In OHA Race

Keoni Souza Asks Hawaii Supreme Court For Recount In OHA Race

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The race fell just outside of the threshold for an automatic recount.

Hawaii DOT Employees Fined For Taking State Equipment Off The Job Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Hawaii DOT Employees Fined For Taking State Equipment Off The Job

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The incident violated Hawaii’s Fair Treatment law.

Report: Hawaii Is Still Heavily Dependent On Fossil Fuels Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Report: Hawaii Is Still Heavily Dependent On Fossil Fuels

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Three-quarters of electric production came from petroleum and coal in 2019.

Senate Confirms Todd Eddins To Hawaii Supreme Court Screenshot Hawaii Senate

Senate Confirms Todd Eddins To Hawaii Supreme Court

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The lawmaker in charge of vetting judicial candidates noted Eddins’ vast legal experience.

Senators Dig In To Hawaii Supreme Court Nominee’s Positions Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Senators Dig In To Hawaii Supreme Court Nominee’s Positions

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The legal community heaped praise on Todd Eddins as state lawmakers examined how he might react to certain situations on the high court.