Civil Beat Staff

Anita Hofschneider

Hawaii Governor Signs Bills to Combat Invasive Species, Require Hawaiian Expertise on Land Board

Hawaii Governor Signs Bills to Combat Invasive Species, Require Hawaiian Expertise on Land Board

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One measures also boosts tax credits for property owners who designate their land as important agricultural land
Feds to Hold Public Meetings on the U.S.-Native Hawaiian Relationship PF Bentley/Civil Beat

Feds to Hold Public Meetings on the U.S.-Native Hawaiian Relationship

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UPDATED: State's congressional delegation hails "historic opportunity" regarding Native Hawaiian self-determination.
A Republican’s GMO Bill Would Set National Standard

A Republican’s GMO Bill Would Set National Standard

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Despite biotech industry support, the proposal is unlikely to pass. But it raises the question of whether a national law would quell the debate raging in Hawaii.
Biotech Trade Group Brings Muscle to Hawaii County GMO Fight Sophie Cocke/Civil Beat

Biotech Trade Group Brings Muscle to Hawaii County GMO Fight

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The national nonprofit is backing Big Island farmers in a lawsuit against Bill 113, which bans most genetically modified crops.
Report: Kakaako Condo Prices Soar 59 Percent Over 2013

Report: Kakaako Condo Prices Soar 59 Percent Over 2013

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A new report by Prudential Locations found that one in four homes on Oahu sold above asking price so far this year
Hawaii Seed Industry Group Revamps Leadership Nick Grube/Civil Beat

Hawaii Seed Industry Group Revamps Leadership

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The trade group's new president Kirby Kester says the biotechnology industry is "under seige"
Kauai Bill Would Remove Tax Benefits for Crop Research

Kauai Bill Would Remove Tax Benefits for Crop Research

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State officials, landowners and seed industry representatives criticize the proposal.
KAHEA to Host Celebration of World Ocean’s Day

KAHEA to Host Celebration of World Ocean’s Day

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The free event by the Hawaiian environmental group will include music, spoken word and a showing of "Hawaiian: The Eddie Aikau Story"
Hawaii Development Agency Expands Homeless Services in Kakaako Anita Hofschneider/Civil Beat

Hawaii Development Agency Expands Homeless Services in Kakaako

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Board member questions whether the decision diverges from the agency's mission of revitalizing Kakaako
HCDA Defers Decision on Kewalo Harbor Lease Flickr

HCDA Defers Decision on Kewalo Harbor Lease

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Residents, business operators push for more transparency. "It's people's livelihood on the line," says one merchant.
Hawaii Development Agency OKs Two New Kakaako Midrises PF Bentley/Civil Beat

Hawaii Development Agency OKs Two New Kakaako Midrises

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The projects include a 65-foot parking structure that has upset some residents at One Waterfront Towers.
Hawaii Farmers, Biotech Industry Challenge Big Island’s GMO Ban Sophie Cocke/Civil Beat

Hawaii Farmers, Biotech Industry Challenge Big Island’s GMO Ban

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The lawsuit comes after Maui County residents collected enough signatures for an initiative that would impose a temporary moratorium on genetically engineered agriculture.