Erin Nolan
@erinnolan.bsky.social
Covering Maui for Honolulu Civil Beat. Formerly: The New York Times, The Times Herald-Record, The Salem News and The Eagle-Tribune
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The tanks hold thousands of gallons of water so firefighters have a ready supply, especially in dryer and harder to reach areas.
Maui Is Deploying Water Tanks Around The Island To Help Fight Fires
The tanks hold thousands of gallons of water so firefighters have a ready supply, especially in dryer and harder to reach areas.
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November 11, 2025 at 10:07 AM
The tanks hold thousands of gallons of water so firefighters have a ready supply, especially in dryer and harder to reach areas.
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The cost of renting a place to stay has been prohibitively expensive for some who want to come help the island rebuild. Now, there's a new option.
Maui Church Makes Space Amid Pews To House Fire Recovery Volunteers
The cost of renting a place to stay has been prohibitively expensive for some who want to come help the island rebuild. Now, there's a new option.
dlvr.it
November 12, 2025 at 10:07 AM
The cost of renting a place to stay has been prohibitively expensive for some who want to come help the island rebuild. Now, there's a new option.
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Her death leaves a void on the ideologically split nine-member council as it confronts major housing policy decisions.
Maui Council Member Tasha Kama Remembered For Life Of Service
Her death leaves a void on the ideologically split nine-member council as it confronts major housing policy decisions.
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October 28, 2025 at 2:57 AM
Her death leaves a void on the ideologically split nine-member council as it confronts major housing policy decisions.
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Citing no more unmet needs, the agency canceled $2 million worth of contracts with a company managing residential units leased from property owners.
FEMA Scales Back Direct Lease Housing For Maui Fire Survivors
Citing no more unmet needs, the agency canceled $2 million worth of contracts with a company managing residential units leased from property owners.
dlvr.it
October 3, 2025 at 10:22 AM
Citing no more unmet needs, the agency canceled $2 million worth of contracts with a company managing residential units leased from property owners.
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Some Hawai‘i nonprofits are objecting to the mainland organization's meddling in local politics and overall lack of public transparency.
Dark Money Group Blankets Maui In Ads To Influence Vacation Rental Bill
Some Hawai‘i nonprofits are objecting to the mainland organization's meddling in local politics and overall lack of public transparency.
dlvr.it
October 7, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Some Hawai‘i nonprofits are objecting to the mainland organization's meddling in local politics and overall lack of public transparency.
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While the genetically modified seed industry has declined across Hawaiʻi, records show Monsanto, now owned by Bayer, has increased its water usage on two Maui farms by 13% since 2021.
Major GMO Seed Company Is Maui County’s Top Water Customer
While the genetically modified seed industry has declined across Hawaiʻi, records show Monsanto, now owned by Bayer, has increased its water usage on two Maui farms by 13% since 2021.
dlvr.it
October 9, 2025 at 6:51 PM
While the genetically modified seed industry has declined across Hawaiʻi, records show Monsanto, now owned by Bayer, has increased its water usage on two Maui farms by 13% since 2021.
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The county plans to use 160 acres from Peter Martin for flood control, evacuation routes and other projects that could help the fire-torn town recover.
Maui Is Racing To Spend $20M On Lahaina Land Deal With Prominent Developer
The county plans to use 160 acres from Peter Martin for flood control, evacuation routes and other projects that could help the fire-torn town recover.
dlvr.it
October 14, 2025 at 10:16 AM
The county plans to use 160 acres from Peter Martin for flood control, evacuation routes and other projects that could help the fire-torn town recover.
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A temporary investigative group recommended rezoning thousands of apartment-zoned units so they can be used as both short- and long-term rentals.
Controversial Bill To Phase Out Maui Vacation Rentals Could Get Watered Down
A temporary investigative group recommended rezoning thousands of apartment-zoned units so they can be used as both short- and long-term rentals.
dlvr.it
October 15, 2025 at 10:11 AM
A temporary investigative group recommended rezoning thousands of apartment-zoned units so they can be used as both short- and long-term rentals.
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The 2023 wildfires exacerbated the housing shortage on an island that’s already one of the hardest places to find a place to live with a dog or cat.
Packed Maui Animal Shelter Makes Desperate Plea For Help
The 2023 wildfires exacerbated the housing shortage on an island that’s already one of the hardest places to find a place to live with a dog or cat.
dlvr.it
October 22, 2025 at 10:21 AM
The 2023 wildfires exacerbated the housing shortage on an island that’s already one of the hardest places to find a place to live with a dog or cat.
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The Maui County Council is taking up a bill to repeal a 1944 law that's still on the books.
Pinball Is Illegal For Maui Kids. Yes, Really — But That Could Change
The Maui County Council is taking up a bill to repeal a 1944 law that's still on the books.
dlvr.it
October 24, 2025 at 10:08 AM
The Maui County Council is taking up a bill to repeal a 1944 law that's still on the books.
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Kaiāulu Initiatives, a grassroots nonprofit, aims to revitalize Lahaina's landscape and prevent future wildfires by planting native plants and trees.
‘Come On, Trees!’ Lahaina Nonprofit Plants A Natural Firebreak
Kaiāulu Initiatives, a grassroots nonprofit, aims to revitalize Lahaina's landscape and prevent future wildfires by planting native plants and trees.
dlvr.it
September 19, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Kaiāulu Initiatives, a grassroots nonprofit, aims to revitalize Lahaina's landscape and prevent future wildfires by planting native plants and trees.
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County leaders say they are prioritizing the community as a whole but critics feel it's scapegoating.
Maui Balances Compassion With Fire Safety In Homeless Encampment Sweeps
County leaders say they are prioritizing the community as a whole but critics feel it's scapegoating.
dlvr.it
September 23, 2025 at 10:22 AM
County leaders say they are prioritizing the community as a whole but critics feel it's scapegoating.
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Last week marked half a year since I joined
@civilbeat.bsky.social ! Covering Maui during such a difficult time has been challenging, emotional and hectic, but it's also been so, so rewarding.
🧵Here are a few stories I've reported over the last six months:
@civilbeat.bsky.social ! Covering Maui during such a difficult time has been challenging, emotional and hectic, but it's also been so, so rewarding.
🧵Here are a few stories I've reported over the last six months:
June 18, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Last week marked half a year since I joined
@civilbeat.bsky.social ! Covering Maui during such a difficult time has been challenging, emotional and hectic, but it's also been so, so rewarding.
🧵Here are a few stories I've reported over the last six months:
@civilbeat.bsky.social ! Covering Maui during such a difficult time has been challenging, emotional and hectic, but it's also been so, so rewarding.
🧵Here are a few stories I've reported over the last six months:
I'll be there! Come meet me and my colleagues, grab some Civil Beat swag and talk local news :)
Maui: Bring your story ideas and meet us in Nāpili! Our team is hosting a pop-up newsroom on Wednesday, June 25 👀
June 18, 2025 at 8:31 PM
I'll be there! Come meet me and my colleagues, grab some Civil Beat swag and talk local news :)
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I really like this app but I keep forgetting about it for months at a time :/
April 23, 2025 at 8:41 PM
I really like this app but I keep forgetting about it for months at a time :/
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Some super exciting✨personal news ✨ I'm in Honolulu for my first day as a reporter with Honolulu Civil Beat! I'll be based in Maui and will cover local government, including rebuild and recovery efforts related to last year's wildfires that devastated Lahaina and West Maui.
December 9, 2024 at 6:30 PM
Some super exciting✨personal news ✨ I'm in Honolulu for my first day as a reporter with Honolulu Civil Beat! I'll be based in Maui and will cover local government, including rebuild and recovery efforts related to last year's wildfires that devastated Lahaina and West Maui.
I must be so out of the loop be so out of the loop because I just logged onto this site for the first time in a few weeks and this is a whole new world???
November 26, 2024 at 4:04 PM
I must be so out of the loop be so out of the loop because I just logged onto this site for the first time in a few weeks and this is a whole new world???
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Breaking News: Gov. Kathy Hochul plans to deploy the National Guard and the State Police in New York City’s subway system, where they will patrol platforms and help check bags, after a series of violent crimes. nyti.ms/3TlNBbw
March 6, 2024 at 3:51 PM
Breaking News: Gov. Kathy Hochul plans to deploy the National Guard and the State Police in New York City’s subway system, where they will patrol platforms and help check bags, after a series of violent crimes. nyti.ms/3TlNBbw