State lawmakers are taking up a bill this week that would create a low-interest loan program.
Environment
Posted inWestside Issues
Could Hawaiʻi Be The First State To Dump Landfills?
Honolulu’s only waste incinerator needs fresh investment to bring it up to international standards, council vice-chair says.
Posted inKauaʻi
Coconut Rhinoceros Beetles Are Attacking A Popular Kaua‘i Golf Course
The county is preparing to go after breeding sites as the invasive species spreads across the island.
Posted inEnvironment
As Palm-Killing Beetles Spread On Big Island, State Action Is Slow
Hawaiʻi island residents have been tracking coconut rhinoceros beetles’ destruction throughout the islands. Fearing the same for their home, they’re urging the state to move faster.
Posted inHawaiʻi
50 Years On Kahoʻolawe: Inside The Journey To Rescue Hawaiʻi’s Target Island
The goal isn’t just to heal the environment, activists say. It’s to forge an island where Hawaiians can reclaim their culture.
Posted inEnvironment
Fire Ant Invasion Has Reached A Tipping Point On Maui
The population of tiny stinging ants has surged despite efforts to control the invasive species. Experts fear devastating consequences if the infestation spirals out of control.
Posted inEnvironment
Public Access To North Shore Beach Has Been Cut Off
The state plans to conduct a site visit and open a formal investigation if authorities determine a violation has occurred at Mokulēʻia.
Posted inUniversity of Hawaii
A New Insight Into Mysterious Tiger Shark Mating Behavior Off Maui
New research reveals what is attracting tiger sharks to areas off of Olowalu during whale breeding season.
Posted inData Dive
Hawaiʻi Residents Are Keeping A Keen Eye On Invasive Species
The state pest reporting platform 643Pest received a few hundred reports annually until 2023, when the floodgates opened for coconut rhinoceros beetles.