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.

Hawaiʻi Balks At Funding Maui Fire Victim Health Study

Hawaiʻi Balks At Funding Maui Fire Victim Health Study

Lawmakers did not pass a bill that would have funded the continuation of the most comprehensive study of the long-term health effects of the wildfires.

Lawsuit: Maui Mayor’s Former Chief Of Staff Claims Whistleblower Retaliation (Erin Nolan/Civil Beat/2026)

Lawsuit: Maui Mayor’s Former Chief Of Staff Claims Whistleblower Retaliation

Leo Caires says he was wrongfully terminated after reporting county fraud.

Maui Resort’s Plastic Barrier To Save Beachwalk Faces Public Pushback Erin Nolan/Civil Beat/2026

Maui Resort’s Plastic Barrier To Save Beachwalk Faces Public Pushback

State land officials are waiting for more information from the Hyatt before taking further action after meeting with community members, hotel representatives and local officials.

Maui AIDS Foundation At Risk Of Losing Money In Trump Budget Erin Nolan/Civil Beat/2026

Maui AIDS Foundation At Risk Of Losing Money In Trump Budget

The president’s budget denounced the nonprofit as radical while proposing the funding cuts.

‘Don’t Make It Worse’: Kīhei Cleans Up, Braces For More Rain Sean Hower/Civil Beat/2026

‘Don’t Make It Worse’: Kīhei Cleans Up, Braces For More Rain

Residents and business owners are still dealing with March flood damage as Maui readies for the next storm.

ʻAʻe ʻIa Ka Pono Iwi Kupuna Ma Ka Wā Hoʻomaʻemaʻe No Ka Hōlapu Ahi O Lahaina, Wahi A Kahi Hoʻopiʻi ʻAna Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2024

ʻAʻe ʻIa Ka Pono Iwi Kupuna Ma Ka Wā Hoʻomaʻemaʻe No Ka Hōlapu Ahi O Lahaina, Wahi A Kahi Hoʻopiʻi ʻAna

Ke hoʻopiʻi nei kahi ʻohana i kahi mea nona kahi ʻāina a me ka mokuʻāina no ka mālama ʻole ʻana i ka pono iwi kupuna Hawaiʻi e like me kona koi kānāwai ʻia.

Nalowale Kahi Luahine Ma Maui Ma Hope O Ka Hāʻule ʻAna I Loko O Ke Kahawai ʻO ʻĪao Sean Hower/Civil Beat/2026

Nalowale Kahi Luahine Ma Maui Ma Hope O Ka Hāʻule ʻAna I Loko O Ke Kahawai ʻO ʻĪao

Aia ke mau nei ka ʻimi ʻana o nā mea hoʻopakele i ka luahine he 71 ona mau makahiki, i ʻike ʻole ʻia mai ka wā mai i hāʻule ai ʻo ia i loko o ke kahawai kaheāwai.

Lahaina Wastewater Plant Spilled 200,000 Gallons. Why Did People Still Swim? Erin Nolan/Civil Beat/2026

Lahaina Wastewater Plant Spilled 200,000 Gallons. Why Did People Still Swim?

Several people at nearby beaches said they did not know that backwash had overflowed from the Lahaina Wastewater Reclamation Facility days earlier.

Maui Mayor’s $1.6 Billion Budget Focuses On Housing, Water, Fire Recovery Erin Nolan/Civil Beat/2026

Maui Mayor’s $1.6 Billion Budget Focuses On Housing, Water, Fire Recovery

The proposed spending plan sets aside money to buy private water systems and wells. County will rely on emergency reserves for recent storm damage.