Chad Blair – Honolulu Civil Beat https://www.civilbeat.org/author/cblair/ Honolulu Civil Beat - Investigative Reporting Wed, 08 Jan 2025 19:09:07 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 Some Legislators Unhappy With Proposed Site For New Oʻahu Landfill https://www.civilbeat.org/2025/01/some-legislators-unhappy-with-proposed-site-for-new-o%ca%bbahu-landfill/ Wed, 08 Jan 2025 10:01:00 +0000 https://www.civilbeat.org/?p=1690070


The City and County of Honolulu wants to build it in Wahiawā, but some lawmakers ask if there are alternatives.

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The City and County of Honolulu wants to build it in Wahiawā, but some lawmakers ask if there are alternatives.

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Full-Time Criminal Investigative Unit Proposed To Tackle Illegal Fireworks https://www.civilbeat.org/2025/01/full-time-criminal-investigative-unit-proposed-to-tackle-illegal-fireworks/ Tue, 07 Jan 2025 10:01:00 +0000 https://www.civilbeat.org/?p=1689911

A task force that began its work long before the recent tragedy in Salt Lake also recommends a unified fireworks permitting system in Hawaiʻi and $2 million for a new firearms and explosives lab.

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A task force that began its work long before the recent tragedy in Salt Lake also recommends a unified fireworks permitting system in Hawaiʻi and $2 million for a new firearms and explosives lab.

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The US Spent Billions Fighting Pacific Climate Change. Where Did It Go? https://www.civilbeat.org/2025/01/the-us-spent-billions-fighting-pacific-climate-change-where-did-it-go/ Mon, 06 Jan 2025 10:01:00 +0000 https://www.civilbeat.org/?p=1689823

A GAO report says the U.S. needs more detailed information to ensure accountability over funding to help Indo-Pacific countries and territories address climate risks.

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A GAO report says the U.S. needs more detailed information to ensure accountability over funding to help Indo-Pacific countries and territories address climate risks.

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Will Tragedy Change How Hawaiʻi Polices Illegal Fireworks? https://www.civilbeat.org/2025/01/will-tragedy-change-how-hawai%ca%bbi-polices-illegal-fireworks/ Fri, 03 Jan 2025 10:01:00 +0000 https://www.civilbeat.org/?p=1689516

A task force created to find and stop shipments has seized more than 100 tons of explosives — but no criminal charges have followed.

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A task force created to find and stop shipments has seized more than 100 tons of explosives — but no criminal charges have followed.

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Congress Is Poised To Approve Another $1.6 Billion For Maui Fire Aid https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/12/congress-is-poised-to-approve-another-1-6-billion-for-maui-fire-aid/ Wed, 18 Dec 2024 02:49:29 +0000 https://www.civilbeat.org/?p=1687114

The money is slated for long-term housing programs but the county is also in line to receive millions more for jobs, small business loans and rebuilding efforts.

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The money is slated for long-term housing programs but the county is also in line to receive millions more for jobs, small business loans and rebuilding efforts.

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Has Tulsi Gabbard Bid Hawaii A Last Aloha? https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/12/has-tulsi-gabbard-bid-hawaii-last-aloha/ Wed, 04 Dec 2024 10:01:00 +0000 https://www.civilbeat.org/?p=1684327

The former elected official representing the islands has rarely been seen here lately as she goes all in for Donald Trump.

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The former elected official representing the islands has rarely been seen here lately as she goes all in for Donald Trump.

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Gabbard’s Past Could Complicate US Senate Confirmation https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/11/gabbards-past-could-complicate-us-senate-confirmation/ Thu, 14 Nov 2024 02:30:40 +0000 https://www.civilbeat.org/?p=1681795

Trump’s nomination of the former Hawaii congresswoman to be national intelligence director is likely to renew questions about her beliefs and background.

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Trump’s nomination of the former Hawaii congresswoman to be national intelligence director is likely to renew questions about her beliefs and background.

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Here’s What Local Republicans Say A Trump Presidency Will Mean For Hawaii https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/11/heres-what-local-republicans-say-a-trump-presidency-would-mean-for-hawaii/ Thu, 07 Nov 2024 10:00:00 +0000 https://www.civilbeat.org/?p=1678368

Trump supporters say a second term should bring peace and prosperity, a lower cost of living and help for Native Hawaiians.

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Trump supporters say a second term should bring peace and prosperity, a lower cost of living and help for Native Hawaiians.

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Hawaii Legislature: Republicans Are Gaining Seats Even In The Aloha State https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/11/hawaii-legislature-republicans-breaking-even-despite-national-gop-gains/ Wed, 06 Nov 2024 10:44:45 +0000 https://www.civilbeat.org/?p=1679958

Democrats are expected to easily retain large majorities in the state House and Senate, but some races were close after the first batch of votes was released Wednesday.

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Democrats are expected to easily retain large majorities in the state House and Senate, but some races were close after the first batch of votes was released Wednesday.

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Hawaii Voters Supporting Same-Sex Marriage Ballot Measure https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/11/hawaii-voters-supporting-same-sex-marriage-ballot-measure/ Wed, 06 Nov 2024 10:24:51 +0000 https://www.civilbeat.org/?p=1680114

The amendment would remove discriminatory language from the state’s constitution. Another question on judicial selection is poised for passage.

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The amendment would remove discriminatory language from the state’s constitution. Another question on judicial selection is poised for passage.

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