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  • 1 month ago | civilbeat.org | Courtney Teague

    Learn about the reporting process for our deep dive into the shadowy mainland fireworks distribution network with ties to local retailers. ShareInclude playlistAn error occurred while retrieving sharing information. Please try again later.

  • 2 months ago | civilbeat.org | Courtney Teague

    Is it time for Hawaiʻi to make cannabis legal for recreational use? Or should we stick to medical use in our islands? ShareInclude playlistAn error occurred while retrieving sharing information. Please try again later. ShareInclude playlistAn error occurred while retrieving sharing information. Please try again later.

  • Jan 24, 2025 | civilbeat.org | Courtney Teague |Jeremy Hay

    Hundreds of Civil Beat readers offer up their fireworks solutions after a deadly New Year’s explosion in the Salt Lake area. Legalize them. Ban them. Train people to use them safely. After a deadly New Year’s holiday when five people died in fireworks-related accidents and more than 100 were injured, many severely, Civil Beat asked readers what to do about illegal fireworks.

  • Jan 23, 2025 | civilbeat.org | Courtney Teague

    Two of Hawaiʻi’s top politicians talk fireworks, political term limits, education, navigating a new presidential administration and more. ShareInclude playlistAn error occurred while retrieving sharing information. Please try again later.

  • Jan 9, 2025 | civilbeat.org | Courtney Teague

    Love them or hate them, we want to hear your ideas as we continue to report on this divisive issue. Following a spate of fireworks-related injuries and deaths this New Year’s, many of you have reached out to share thoughtful solutions as officials weigh how Hawaiʻi should move forward. Some regard dramatic firework displays like those we saw on New Year’s Eve as a nostalgic, cherished holiday tradition in our islands.

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Kevin Dayton

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Courtney Teague
Courtney Teague @courtneynteague
4 Sep 23

RT @CivilBeat: Not sure where to start looking for help getting back on your feet? Start here. #HInews #MauiFires 📝:@courtneynteague https:…

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Courtney Teague @courtneynteague
27 Aug 23

RT @ONA: @CivilBeat Honolulu Civil Beat, who had several journalists who couldn't attend awards because of fire coverage: “For a hell of a…

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Courtney Teague @courtneynteague
24 Aug 23

RT @CivilBeat: Here's how you can make your voice heard in local government by attending a council meeting or submitting testimony. @courtn…