East-West Center Under Threat; Medical Aid to Dying; Solar Storage on Kauai
Opposition to ‘Death with Dignity’ Law: Representative Marcus Oshiro
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Lawyer and Hawaii State Representative Marcus Oshiro shares his legal concerns over SB1129, which would create a legal option for assisted suicide in Hawaii.
Intro Music: Johnny B. Goode by Chuck Berry
Outro Music: Ten Cent Pistol by The Black Keys
Storing Solar Electricity: David Bissell
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Kauai Island Utility Co-Op has partnered with Tesla to implement the first utility-scale solar energy battery storage project.
Intro Music: Sun In An Empty Room by The Weakerthans
Outro Music: Solar by Banda Do Mar
Civil Beat Reality Check: Emotional Support Animals
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It is increasingly easy to get animals of all species certified as Emotional Support Animals, which has some neighbors rather unhappy.
Intro Music: Aisle 7 by Private Island
Outro Music: Shakedown by Valerie June
East-West Center Funding Under Threat: Richard Vuylsteke
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President Trump’s initial budget proposal shows bug cuts to the State Department, and no funds for Honolulu’s East-West Center.
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History of Horses in Hawaii: Billy Bergin
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Horses are not native to Hawaii and getting them here wasn’t easy. Veterinarian Billy Bergin chronicles that history in his new book.
Intro Music: Mustang Sally (Instrumental) by The Commitments
Outro Music: Shimmy Shimmy Ya by Ol' Dirty Bastard