Civil Beat Reporter

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.


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Hōʻole Nā Kahu Waiwai O OHA I Ka Waiho ʻAna I Nā Papahana Kūkulu Nuʻuoʻa Ma Kakaʻako Office of Hawaiian Affairs

Hōʻole Nā Kahu Waiwai O OHA I Ka Waiho ʻAna I Nā Papahana Kūkulu Nuʻuoʻa Ma Kakaʻako

Ua hoʻolaha ʻia aʻela ka hoʻolaha ma hope o ka hāpai ʻana o ka Wahaʻōlelo o ka Hale ʻo Scott Saiki i ke noi. 

OHA Trustees Reject $100M To Abandon High Rise Plans In Kakaako Office of Hawaiian Affairs

OHA Trustees Reject $100M To Abandon High Rise Plans In Kakaako

The announcement comes just days after House Speaker Scott Saiki made the offer.

Ex-Hawaii Lawmaker Gets 2 Years In Prison For Taking Bribes David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

Ex-Hawaii Lawmaker Gets 2 Years In Prison For Taking Bribes

Former Rep. Ty Cullen's sentence was reduced for providing assistance to the federal government in an ongoing investigation involving public corruption.

Hawaii Governor’s Pick To Lead DLNR Clears Senate Committee Vote David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

Hawaii Governor’s Pick To Lead DLNR Clears Senate Committee Vote

The deputy budget director's nomination also advanced while three more of Green's nominees were confirmed by the full Senate.

Aloha Stadium Consultant’s First-Class Flights Will Be Audited, State Says Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022

Aloha Stadium Consultant’s First-Class Flights Will Be Audited, State Says

A portion of the planning contract went to paying for air travel that appears to violate state rules.

Aloha Stadium Has Already Cost Taxpayers $20M. Where’s All The Money Gone? David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

Aloha Stadium Has Already Cost Taxpayers $20M. Where’s All The Money Gone?

Consultants working on plans for the new stadium already have had big paydays. Now those plans may be changing.

Hawaii Senate Rejects Sadayasu And Glenn For Cabinet Appointments David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

Hawaii Senate Rejects Sadayasu And Glenn For Cabinet Appointments

Meanwhile, Kali Watson was approved to lead Hawaiian Home Lands while Keith Regan was confirmed as state comptroller.

Hawaii Senate Delays Vote On Planning Director Nominee David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

Hawaii Senate Delays Vote On Planning Director Nominee

Senate President Ron Kouchi said no members came forward to say they were coerced to vote against Scott Glenn's nomination.

Hawaii Senate President Remains Mum On The Turmoil In His Caucus Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2020

Hawaii Senate President Remains Mum On The Turmoil In His Caucus

Sen. Ron Kouchi isn't talking about whether longtime members of his caucus are bullying their peers over a political appointment.