This project dates back to 1999 when it began as an attempt to chronicle what was expected to be the imminent closing of the Honolulu Star-Bulletin, where at that time I was an investigative reporter. The newspaper didn’t close, and after we parted ways 18 months later.

Meanwhile, for more than 20 years, iLind.net has continued along a meandering path through Hawaii’s politics, media, and more, with regular glimpses of Hawaii at dawn, a regular “Feline Friday” feature, and more.

My background: I’m now a blogger and columnist with an investigative bent.  I’ve previously worked as an investigative reporter, newsletter publisher, public interest lobbyist and advocate, peace activist, legislative staffer, and more.

I started in journalism in 1990 as publisher of a small monthly newsletter about politics and money in our island state. In 1993, I joined the staff of the Honolulu Star-Bulletin as an investigative reporter. When the newspaper was sold in 2001, I was already blogging regularly (www.iLind.net) and began freelancing for Honolulu Weekly. I have been a contributing writer for Honolulu Civil Beat since 2011, and have won top awards from the Hawaii Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists as both a columnist and investigative reporter.

I’ve been mostly retired for several years, but continue blogging and writing for Civil Beat.

In 2023, I was presented the National Gavel Award presented by the American Judges Association for distinguished reporting about the Judiciary, “educating the public about the legal system and the fundamental principles and values upon which that system is based.”

The Gavel Award “recognizes legal journalism at its best and highlights the importance of journalism in educating the public about the legal system and the fundamental principles and values upon which that system is based.”

AJA is the largest independent, judges-only member organization in North America.