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Congressmen Are Still Waiting For Answers On Wespac’s ‘Misspent’ Federal Money Nick Grube/Civil Beat/2023

Congressmen Are Still Waiting For Answers On Wespac’s ‘Misspent’ Federal Money

They want to know how Wespac will be held accountable for previous, "misspent" funds and for its spending going forward.

Feral Pigs Are Increasingly Running Wild In Some Oahu Neighborhoods Kevin Fujii/Honolulu Civil Beat/2023

Feral Pigs Are Increasingly Running Wild In Some Oahu Neighborhoods

Pig hunters are becoming the de facto first responders for residents who feel threatened by growing herds.

Thousands Of Hawaii Classrooms Lack AC. The DOE Won’t Say Which Ones Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Thousands Of Hawaii Classrooms Lack AC. The DOE Won’t Say Which Ones

Teachers say they are frustrated by a lack of transparency about how many units need to be installed and where.

King Tide Leads To New Release Of Partially Treated Wastewater Near Pearl Harbor Cory Lum/Civil Beat

King Tide Leads To New Release Of Partially Treated Wastewater Near Pearl Harbor

The military said water in the area remained safe to use but warned another discharge may occur as ocean conditions persist.

State Land Board Chair To Grounded Maui Yacht Owner: ‘This Is Not Over’ Courtesy: DLNR/2023

State Land Board Chair To Grounded Maui Yacht Owner: ‘This Is Not Over’

The vessel's investors were fined $117,000 but the board wants more time to decide what consequences the owner should face.

Hawaii’s Clean Energy Transition Faces Steep Hurdles, Study Finds Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022

Hawaii’s Clean Energy Transition Faces Steep Hurdles, Study Finds

Some industries, especially transportation, face unique challenges in weaning off fossil fuels.

NOAA: Monk Seal Pup Most Likely Killed In Dog Attack Courtesy: Hawaii Marine Animal Response/2023

NOAA: Monk Seal Pup Most Likely Killed In Dog Attack

At least one other endangered monk seal has been killed by a dog in recent years. Several have been injured.

A Maui Rancher Prepares To Lose 3,400 Acres To Conservation Marina Riker/Civil Beat/2023

A Maui Rancher Prepares To Lose 3,400 Acres To Conservation

For the state, the purchase was a "huge victory" for the environment. For Brendan Balthazar, it was a devastating loss of agricultural land.

Critics Call For More Oversight Of Hawaii’s Largest Egg Producer Courtesy: Hidden Villa Ranch

Critics Call For More Oversight Of Hawaii’s Largest Egg Producer

The farm says it is hoping to reduce the state's dependence on imported fertilizer.