Angus McKelvey was one of the thousands who lost their homes in the deadly fire. He’s been working ever since to help other survivors.
Let The Sunshine In
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The Sunshine Blog: Now We’re Shining A Light On Maui, Too
Short takes, outtakes, our takes and other stuff you should know about public information, government accountability and ethical leadership in Hawaii.
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Amid The Rubble, Respect Property Rights And Listen To All The Voices Of Lahaina
Everyone lost precious belongings and assets when the town burned, but no one should be revictimized because they lack political clout.
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Make Your Voice Heard At This Week’s Maui County Council Session
The council has scheduled a meeting Tuesday that offers the public a chance to get involved in the daunting task of planning for the future.
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Bare-Knuckle Reporting On Maui Fires Runs Headlong Into Culture of ‘Aloha And Kindness’
Reporters from outside the state can throw elbows in ways that do not play well in Hawaii — and maybe both sides have a point.
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‘The Dance Between The Media And Public Officials At A Moment Like This Is Incredibly Important’
As Lahaina smolders, the work of government leaders and journalists will sometimes be at cross-purposes.
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Critics Of Legislative Term Limits Need To Start Shooting Straight
No, it’s not a given that more turnover in the House and Senate would make special interests more powerful.
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Government Modernization Requires An Amazon Prime Mindset
Much of Hawaii state government still uses old computers and technology systems that rely on manual processes.
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The Sunshine Blog: Green Sports Hefty War Chest, And The Carpenters Dish Out Donations
Short takes, outtakes, our takes and other stuff you should know about public information, government accountability and ethical leadership in Hawaii.