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Shannon Wianecki

@swianecki

Shannon Wianecki writes about Pacific island ecosystems and culture for various publications. She was twice named "Best Independent Journalist in Hawaii" by the Society of Professional Journalists. She lives on the island of Maui.

Parachute reporting in a foreign land: Getting it fast and getting it right

Parachute reporting in a foreign land: Getting it fast and getting it right

On May 3, 2018, volcanic fissures opened in a residential neighborhood on the island of Hawai‘i, forcing more than 2,000 people to evacuate their homes. While the Kīlauea volcano has…
August 23, 2018