Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
Hawaii’s Food Banks Need Far More Funding Before The Next Disaster
A House working group has come up with a suite of recommendations, including better support for the state’s food banks.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023
Maui’s Food System Is In Focus As The County Recovers From Fires
With the official opening of a new facility, Maui hopes to charge ahead with plans for greater food security.
Courtesy: Chef Hui
Chefs Anticipate Even More Demand To Feed Maui Months After Wildfires
Farm owners and feeding operations are preparing to be in it for the long haul.
Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2023
Lack Of Native Seeds Spurs Federal Plan To Replant Fire-Loving Invasive Grasses
The proposal surprised local elected officials and conservation groups that had already been working on native seed issues.
2 Different Nonprofits Are Paying This CEO Hefty Salaries. She Says She Works Full Time For Each One
Denise Yamaguchi’s two nonprofits have also gotten more than $1 million in grants from the Legislature in recent years.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023
This State Employee Is Scouring The Earth For Solutions To Combat Hawaii’s Invasive Species
Government needs to speed up its approval process and invest in research infrastructure to defeat a list of environmentally and economically threatening pests, experts say.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
Hawaii’s Ag Corp. Is Putting Up Remainder Of Its Land For Lease
The corporation said the move signaled a new era of transparency for the agency.
Catherine Toth Fox/Civil Beat/2023
Catherine Toth Fox: How One Kailua Teacher Enriched Learning Through A Gardening Program
A school campus has been transformed into a zero-waste food source.
Courtesy: Blue Ocean Mariculture
Hawaii’s Aquaculture Industry Is Set To Boom But It Needs State Help
State support has been lean, but the industry has attracted global recognition for its innovations.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023
Hawaii To Battle Invasive Beetle By Restricting Plant Material Shipments
In addition to the state’s interim rules, drones are being used to drop pesticides.