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Teresa Dawson
Anthony Quintano/Civil Beat
Constant Flooding in Mapunapuna May Lead State To Cut Lease Payments
Businesses that rent from DLNR in Mapunapuna can ask for rent reductions when their leases come up for renewal.
Anthony Quintano/Civil Beat/2017
The Cost Of Hilton’s Friday Fireworks Just Went Up
A state board recently voted to raise the rent for public land the popular Waikiki show needs as a safety zone.
Department of Land and Natural Resources
Ridding Lehua Island Of Rats Is A Potentially Dangerous Challenge
The seabird sanctuary near Niihau is home to rats that officials would like to eradicate — if they can do it safely.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat
Sea Level Rise May Be Worse Than Previously Thought
Scenarios vary widely, but experts say planners shouldn’t ignore the high-end possibilities.
Forest and Kim Starr
Are Hawaii’s Wind Farms Killing Too Many Hoary Bats?
Wind farm operators have agreed to pay for research into the impact of their facilities on Hawaii’s endangered hoary bat.
Earthjustice
Kauai Utility Wins Lease For Hydro Project in Kekaha
The project could provide energy as well as irrigation needs on the island.
Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat
Council Wants Money For Fishers Hurt By Monument Expansion
But critics say it’s doubtful the fishing industry will suffer much harm from the expansion of Papahanaumokuakea based on prior catch records.
Environment Hawaii
Study: Several Common Drugs Could Leach Into Oahu’s Groundwater
What’s in our wastewater can ultimately end up in our aquifers. A UH graduate student studied which contaminants are most likely to leach.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat
Navy Poised To Clean Pearl Harbor Sediment Contamination
The $60 million cleanup is an effort to create an environment that may make it again safe to eat the fish.