Voters will demand competent leaders that talk straight and act decisively, while revenue losses will force unenviable budgetary decisions.
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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Hawaii Businesses Are Dying. Is Government Helping Or Hurting?
Many local businesses have cut back or closed, putting tens of thousands out of work. Economists say don’t expect a turnaround until at least the middle of next year.
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Hawaii Has A New COVID-19 Response Team. Will It Make A Difference?
Decisions about programs and policies to combat the virus are happening faster under a newly restructured leadership team.
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Hawaii Failed In Its Pandemic Response. It Has Another Chance To Get It Right
The pandemic has revealed deep cracks in Hawaii’s government and social system, but also created an opportunity for real change.
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Breaking Quarantine In Hawaii? A Citizens’ Group Is Watching
The group, seeing gaps in enforcement, has helped state and local investigators track down scofflaw tourists.
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16 New Solar Farms For Hawaii But Utility Won’t Say Where Exactly
The public might have to wait 30 days for details of plans for 16 solar-plus-storage or standalone storage projects on three islands
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Lawsuit: Closed-Door Board Of Ed Meeting Violated Sunshine Law
The new Kahuku wind turbine project is at the heart of a dispute over Hawaii’s open meetings law.
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COVID-19 Crisis Poses Risks For Hawaii’s Renewable Energy Plans
Even the most optimistic solar developer said extended disruptions to projects will have unavoidable consequences.
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Denby Fawcett: A Community Sounds Out
Every Friday at 7:30 p.m., make a thunderous sound of thanks for first responders and other essential workers. One to 2 minutes will do it.