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Ku'u Kauanoe

Kuʻu Kauanoe joined Honolulu Civil Beat as a digital producer in November 2018.

Born and raised on Oʻahu, she’s spent most of her life on the Westside, graduating from Kapolei High School in 2011 and University of Hawaii West Oahu in 2016.

Kuʻu holds a dual degree in English literature and creative media. Her greatest passion is serving her community through storytelling. You can reach Kuʻu at kkauanoe@civilbeat.org.

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Hawaii Storytellers: Taurie Kinoshita David Croxford

Hawaii Storytellers: Taurie Kinoshita

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As an award-winning theatre director, Taurie Kinoshita shares how performing arts changed her life.

Hawaii Storytellers: Keli‘i Kotubetey David Croxford

Hawaii Storytellers: Keli‘i Kotubetey

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The Paepae O Heeia co-founder explains how this Hawaiian mo‘olelo is relevant to his work as a food cultivator.

Hawaii Storytellers: Ku‘ulani Keohokalole David Croxford

Hawaii Storytellers: Ku‘ulani Keohokalole

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Moving from Hawaii to New York City showed this local girl how to create a home and form a community far from Kaneohe.

Hawaii Storytellers: Liko Hoe David Croxford

Hawaii Storytellers: Liko Hoe

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A story about his family's business, Waiahole Poi Factory, and its roots in Hawaiian culture and community.

Hawaii Storytellers: Alana Eagle

Hawaii Storytellers: Alana Eagle

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Civil Beat's events manager, Alana Eagle, talks about growing up at Oahu's famed Hanauma Bay.

Hawaii Kids ‘Connect These Dots’ To Understand Climate Change Ku‘u Kauanoe/Civil Beat/2022

Hawaii Kids ‘Connect These Dots’ To Understand Climate Change

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From public schools on the Westside to private schools in Honolulu, teachers are finding creative ways to educate — and empower — students facing the effects of a warming planet.
Bridging The Gap: This Climate Scientist Is Seeking Solutions Outside The Lab Ku‘u Kauanoe/Civil Beat/2022

Bridging The Gap: This Climate Scientist Is Seeking Solutions Outside The Lab

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The East-West Center senior research fellow (and low key drummer in a metal band) is connecting people in the fight against the effects of a warming planet.
VIDEO: The Hawaii Republican And Democratic Party Chairs Talk 2022 Election

VIDEO: The Hawaii Republican And Democratic Party Chairs Talk 2022 Election

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State Democratic Party Chair Dennis Jung and GOP Chair Lynn Finnegan share what their political party represents, where they are headed and where they've been.
VIDEO: Duke Aiona And Josh Green Make Their Case For Governor As Election Nears

VIDEO: Duke Aiona And Josh Green Make Their Case For Governor As Election Nears

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We asked the two candidates a series of quick-fire questions before a Civil Beat event Monday that featured a discussion with the top Republican and Democratic picks for governor.