Civil Beat Staff

Ku'u Kauanoe

Kuʻu Kauanoe joined Honolulu Civil Beat as a digital producer in November 2018.

Born and raised on Oʻahu, she’s spent most of her life on the Westside, graduating from Kapolei High School in 2011 and University of Hawaii West Oahu in 2016.

Kuʻu holds a dual degree in English literature and creative media. Her greatest passion is serving her community through storytelling. You can reach Kuʻu at kkauanoe@civilbeat.org.

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Hawaii Kids ‘Connect These Dots’ To Understand Climate Change Ku‘u Kauanoe/Civil Beat/2022

Hawaii Kids ‘Connect These Dots’ To Understand Climate Change

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From public schools on the Westside to private schools in Honolulu, teachers are finding creative ways to educate — and empower — students facing the effects of a warming planet.
Bridging The Gap: This Climate Scientist Is Seeking Solutions Outside The Lab Ku‘u Kauanoe/Civil Beat/2022

Bridging The Gap: This Climate Scientist Is Seeking Solutions Outside The Lab

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The East-West Center senior research fellow (and low key drummer in a metal band) is connecting people in the fight against the effects of a warming planet.
VIDEO: The Hawaii Republican And Democratic Party Chairs Talk 2022 Election

VIDEO: The Hawaii Republican And Democratic Party Chairs Talk 2022 Election

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State Democratic Party Chair Dennis Jung and GOP Chair Lynn Finnegan share what their political party represents, where they are headed and where they've been.
VIDEO: Duke Aiona And Josh Green Make Their Case For Governor As Election Nears

VIDEO: Duke Aiona And Josh Green Make Their Case For Governor As Election Nears

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We asked the two candidates a series of quick-fire questions before a Civil Beat event Monday that featured a discussion with the top Republican and Democratic picks for governor.
VIDEO: Duke Aiona And Josh Green Make Their Case For Governor As Election Nears

VIDEO: Duke Aiona And Josh Green Make Their Case For Governor As Election Nears

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We asked the two candidates a series of quick-fire questions before a Civil Beat event Monday that featured a discussion with the top Republican and Democratic picks for governor.
Protecting The Past By Managing The Future Of Ka‘ena Point Ku‘u Kauanoe/Civil Beat/2022

Protecting The Past By Managing The Future Of Ka‘ena Point

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A new federal designation could bring more money for a place brimming with cultural and environmental resources. But some worry it could bring more people too.
Hawaii Votes For Congress: Jill Tokuda And Patrick Branco

Hawaii Votes For Congress: Jill Tokuda And Patrick Branco

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We asked congressional candidates for District 2 quick fire questions, like what they would do to be more effective in D.C. and what they were reading.
Hawaii Votes For Congress: Ed Case And Sergio Alcubilla

Hawaii Votes For Congress: Ed Case And Sergio Alcubilla

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We asked congressional candidates for District 1 quick fire questions, like what they would do to be more effective in D.C. and what they were reading.
Hawaii Votes For Lt. Governor: Keith Amemiya And Sherry Menor-McNamara

Hawaii Votes For Lt. Governor: Keith Amemiya And Sherry Menor-McNamara

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We asked lieutenant governor candidates quick fire questions.