There’s so much to talk about as we emerge from the pandemic with some of the same old arguments, and plenty of new ones.
Fault Lines
A statewide community conversation that explores discord in Hawaii and what we can do to bridge some of the social and political gaps that are developing.
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This North Shore Community Has Had Enough Of Towering Wind Turbines
But clean energy advocates and power producers are pushing back against new Honolulu City Council proposals meant to protect communities from large wind energy projects.
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Danny De Gracia: Hawaii Is Becoming An Unpleasant Place To Live. Arguing Doesn’t Help
We need to cool down and de-escalate community conflicts. That starts by being more tolerant of people with opposing views.
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Is Hawaii Learning To Live With The Coronavirus?
Message fatigue has become a real concern as Hawaii officials gear up public service announcements reminding people they need to wear masks, wash their hands and stay away from each other.
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Hospital Workers Are Feeling Pressure As Hawaii Gets Ready To Restart Tourism
Administrators say they can make space for more patients, but health care workers are concerned about intense workloads and staying safe.
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Why Is This New Super PAC Spending Big Bucks On Maui Council Races?
Little is known about Hui O Maui Citizens For Change but the group is backing conservative-leaning members.
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COVID-19 Is Revealing Problems With How Hawaii’s Government Uses Data
There doesn’t seem to be a clear data strategy for the virus response.
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Hawaii DOE Has Struggled To Cope With The Pandemic. Can It Do Better?
As the district debates reopening metrics and reels from a problematic online education platform, parents are left to pick up the slack so students can continue learning.
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Hawaii Has A Plan To Restart Tourism Safely. Will It Work?
The state’s pre-travel testing program is set to launch next month, but other destinations with similar programs have struggled to keep COVID-19 cases from spiking.