New report from the Hawaii Data Collaborative lays out the challenges faced by the state’s data ecosystem and recommendations on how to move forward.
The Hawaii Variable
Civil Beat’s weekly data column seeks to explore and contextualize data about Hawaii and its islands. Submit questions about datasets you may have seen in the news or something you would like Civil Beat to find out more about.
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Hawaii’s Pandemic-Induced Rental Car Shortage — Here’s What The Data Shows
Rental car companies sold off part of their fleets to make up for economic losses caused by the pandemic.
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Hawaii’s Antiquated 211 Phone Line Gets A Much Needed Upgrade
As the pandemic escalated last year, soaring call volumes crashed the system. Hawaii Data Collaborative is helping overhaul it.
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Fewer Farmers Are Growing Hawaii’s ‘Miracle Food’ Taro Despite Growing Demand
Growing, cultivating and cooking the starchy root vegetable, which is used to make poi, is hard work that’s not always profitable.
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Report Calls For Better Data About And For Native Hawaiians
Native Hawaiians face disproportionate social and economic problems, but data about them is often incomplete, complicating efforts to improve the situation.
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Hawaii Farmers Need Better Data To Make Decisions
Several market analysis programs have been discontinued in the past decade, including monthly reports on Hawaii produce like bananas and papayas.
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What’s Happening On Maui? COVID-19 Surge Is Largely Blamed On Holiday Gatherings
Officials point to holiday-related gatherings including an outbreak at a condo complex that was believed to have started with a choir practice.
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The Hawaii Variable Index: 2020 By The Numbers
COVID-19, elections and more. What a year it’s been.
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Researchers: Detailed Mobility Data Can Help Target COVID-19 Hot Spots
Recent studies show people are going out more as the pandemic drags on.