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Jessica Terrell
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024
Homeless Villages: A Viable Solution To Getting People Off The Street Or Just The Latest Fad?
The Green administration is pushing to build a dozen kauhale this year throughout Hawaii.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023
How A Team Of Dedicated Cops And Scientists Sorted Through Ash And Rubble To Identify Lahaina’s Fire Victims
The Maui Police Department was able to quickly bring in the latest DNA technology so a new squad could soon give names to the dead.
Cammy Clark/Civil Beat/2024
Lahaina Death Trap: The Day Fire Engulfed Kuhua Street
A third of the fire’s victims died on a narrow dead-end street in central Lahaina, unable to access an alternative route to safety.
Courtesy: Shirley McPherson
The Lives We Lost: Alfred Rawlings
The 84-year-old had been a resident of Lahaina for decades and was known for his strong work ethic and ability to strike up a conversation with anyone.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024
The State And The City Have New Homeless Czars. Can Teamwork Provide Needed Momentum?
Sam Moku and John Mizuno have a relationship that dates back to their time playing football at the University of Hawaii.
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Hawaii’s State Mental Hospital Has Long History of ‘Horrifying’ Problems
Doctors and mental health advocates have been calling for changes in how Hawaii cares for the mentally ill for generations.
Jessica Terrell/Civil Beat/2023
Here’s How Lahaina Can Rebuild Better And Stronger
California communities offer some practical solutions to the serious challenges facing Maui in the years ahead.
Jessica Terrell/Civil Beat/2023
Businesses In Lahaina May Face Significant Barriers To Reopening
A California town recovering from a devastating wildfire offers a glimpse of the challenges ahead for Lahaina’s business community — along with a few possible solutions.
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Electric Streetcars Transformed Honolulu Before They Disappeared
The city was home to an extensive streetcar system that shaped neighborhoods before it was replaced by buses and automobiles.