David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023
Coconut Rhinoceros Beetles Make Landfall On Kauai
The invasive insect has decimated the Pacific’s coconut palm populations. Now it’s been found on Kauai.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023
A Lauded Summer Food Program Has Restarted But Rural Kids Could Miss Out Due To USDA Rules
Demographic shifts mean that all of Maui County is excluded from a federal program meant to benefit kids in rural communities.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
Hawaii DOE Has Returned Millions Of Dollars That Could Have Bought Local Food
Hawaii’s congressional delegation wants to know why the money it fights for is not being used by the Department of Education.
Courtesy: Secretariat of the Pacific Community
Destructive Beetle Could Thrive If Natural Disaster Strikes
Pacific neighbors are fighting back against the coconut rhinoceros beetle, and there are lessons for Hawaii.
Photo Courtesy: Office of Rep. Jill Tokuda
Q&A With Rep. Jill Tokuda: Hawaii Speciality Crops Need Support In The New Farm Bill
The importance of nutritional assistance like SNAP was apparent during a recent statewide tour.
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Little Fire Ant Program Gets Funding, But It May Be Too Late For Eradication
The Hawaii Ant Lab was cut off from the majority of its funds in 2021. This year, the Legislature gave it $500,000.
Anita Hofschneider/Civil Beat/2014
DOE Tells Schools To Reject Federal Funding For Local Food That It Helped Apply For
Local food producers and advocates are vexed by the department’s U-turn.
Civil Beat/2010
Lawmakers Deep Six Legislation That Would Enable Counties To Redistrict Lands
The bill was substantially altered during conference committee drawing scrutiny.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
Hawaii Good Food Alliance Selected By USDA To Bolster Non-Mainland Food Systems
Hawaii will play host to a center that aims to empower food producers and businesses in US states and territories.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023
‘Fox Watching The Henhouse’: Last Minute Tweaks To Land Use Bill Create A Stir
Updated: The bill was recommitted to conference committee Thursday, effectively killing it.