Experts agree it’s only a matter of time until Oahu gets hit by a hurricane or tsunami. We examine the island’s vulnerabilities and what steps are being taken to make it more resilient.
University of Hawaii researchers tracked dozens of hungry tiger
sharks to a remote atoll in the Papahanaumokuakea Marine
National Monument this summer. Civil Beat photojournalist Alana
Eagle documents the expedition in this multimedia special report.
In Hawaii, there are frequent news stories about a tourist dying somewhere in the state. Drownings, falls, even moped accidents take a hefty toll on visitors to paradise.
Civil Beat reporters Nathan Eagle and Marina Riker join Pod Squad host Chad Blair to talk about a new series that looks at why so many tourists die on vacation here, and what if anything is being done to reduce the number of deaths.
Hit the play button to hear the discussion or subscribe to the Civil Beat Pod Squad on iTunes or Stitcher.
The Northwestern Hawaiian Islands is one of the most remote places on Earth. Now, it’s threatened by climate change, pollution and politics.
Guam's predominantly Catholic community has been torn apart by decades of allegations of sexual abuse by beloved priests.
Experts agree it’s only a matter of time until Oahu gets hit by a hurricane or tsunami. We examine the island’s vulnerabilities and what steps are being taken to make it more resilient.
University of Hawaii researchers tracked dozens of hungry tiger
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