Civil Beat Staff

Erin Nolan

Originally from New Jersey, Erin studied journalism and political science at Emerson College in Boston, and she has written for local newspapers in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey and New York. She has investigated fatal police shootings, covered a celebrity’s criminal assault trial, written about artificial intelligence-powered companion robots designed to befriend lonely older adults and interviewed presidential candidates on the campaign trail, and she has covered local and state governments in six states.

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Maui Election Results: Bissen Blasts Past Sugimura In Mayor’s Race

Maui Election Results: Bissen Blasts Past Sugimura In Mayor’s Race

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New members are headed to the Maui County Council, election results show.

Maui Prosecutor To Hire Investigator Focused On Post-Wildfire Contractor Fraud Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023

Maui Prosecutor To Hire Investigator Focused On Post-Wildfire Contractor Fraud

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The prosecutor’s office says more victims came forward after Civil Beat and Inside Climate News published a joint investigation into alleged contractor fraud last month.

Construction Of Military Data Center On Maui Alarms Residents Erin Nolan/Civil Beat/2026

Construction Of Military Data Center On Maui Alarms Residents

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The nearly $100 million facility would work in conjunction with seven proposed telescopes near the summit of Haleakalā. The lab and data center are expected to be completed early next year.

Piʻoloke Ka Manaʻo O Nā Mea Noho O Maui No Nā ʻOhe Nānā Pūʻalikoa Hou Aku Ma Luna O Haleakalā Erin Nolan/Civil Beat/2026

Piʻoloke Ka Manaʻo O Nā Mea Noho O Maui No Nā ʻOhe Nānā Pūʻalikoa Hou Aku Ma Luna O Haleakalā

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Wānana ʻia ke kō o ka loiloi e nānā ana i nā hopena e ili ana ma luna o ka ʻāina a hana kuʻuna i ka pau ʻana o ka makahiki.

Too Hot, No Swings: Why Hawaiʻi’s Playgrounds Don’t Hit The Fun Spot Craig Fujii/Civil Beat/2026

Too Hot, No Swings: Why Hawaiʻi’s Playgrounds Don’t Hit The Fun Spot

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Parents complain too many of Hawaiʻi’s public playgrounds are lacking in shade, whimsy and equipment for kids of all ages.

Central Maui Election Will Bring A New Face To The Council Erin Nolan/Civil Beat/2026

Central Maui Election Will Bring A New Face To The Council

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Marvin Moniz is running against Ashley Awakea Lindsey to fill the seat long held by Council Chair Alice Lee.

Future Maui Development? Kahului Council Candidates Hold Opposing Views Marina Riker/Civil Beat/2022

Future Maui Development? Kahului Council Candidates Hold Opposing Views

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Carol Lee Kamekona is trying to unseat Kauanoe Batangan on the Maui County Council in the Nov. 3 general election.

Kalo Farmer Faces Pro-Development Candidate In Upcountry Maui Council Race Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2023

Kalo Farmer Faces Pro-Development Candidate In Upcountry Maui Council Race

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Bobby Pahia and Jon Yokouchi are racing to fill the seat that Yuki Lei Sugimura has held since 2016.

Maui Mayor Bissen Is Under Criminal Investigation, Police Chief Says Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2024

Maui Mayor Bissen Is Under Criminal Investigation, Police Chief Says

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Maui Police Chief John Pelletier says he believes he was put on leave because of what he says are investigations into corruption in the mayor’s office.