Hearing Native Hawaiians oppose major projects over ancient graves, cultural artifacts and environmental concerns is not only predictable, it is inevitable under poor economic conditions.
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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Want To Build Affordable Housing More Quickly? This Bill Would Sidestep Public Input
Hawaii’s leaders are offering developers a chance to skip a major vetting procedure, which could undermine efforts to protect public lands.
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Four Ex-Hawaii Governors Say They Fear For Our Future
Civil Beat interviewed four of Hawaii’s most prominent leaders. They had a lot to say about our growing social and economic problems and the lack of leadership to help resolve them.
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We Need Better Renewable Energy Siting Guidelines
Poorly planned green energy projects can tear Hawaii communities apart.
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Kauai: Hawaiians Use Shuttle To Drop Knowledge On Tourists
A company worked with scholars to develop a message that educates visitors en route to the North Shore about the place and its people.
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Hanapepe: ‘This Is The Town That Keeps Refusing To Die’
The Kauai town has its flash points, but a shared sense of pride continues to hold this community together.
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Mauna Kea Ignited A New Wave Of Hawaiian Pride. Where Does It Go From Here?
The protests are seen as part of a long push toward more self-determination for Native Hawaiians, but there is little consensus on how best to achieve that.
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Hawaii’s Push For Renewable Energy Could Stall Over Public Opposition To Facilities
Hawaiian Electric says it sees growing issues concerning land use and where to site projects.
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Denby Fawcett: Can A White Person Ever Be ‘Local’ In Hawaii?
Local is still mostly about race in Hawaii, but talking about shared experiences can help us overcome some of those differences.