Environment

Kauaʻi Communities Take Disaster Planning Into Their Own Hands Anthony Quintano/Civil Beat/2018

Kauaʻi Communities Take Disaster Planning Into Their Own Hands

Recognizing that some areas can be easily isolated during natural disasters, several towns have their own response and recovery plans.

Wespac Stacks Seats With Fishing Industry Players As Marine Protections Erode Christina Jedra/Civil Beat/2023

Wespac Stacks Seats With Fishing Industry Players As Marine Protections Erode

The Hawai‘i Longline Association’s Eric Kingma and Roger Dang will join the fisheries management council next month.

Honolulu Honeybees Are Swarming. Yes, That’s A Good Thing Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2026

Honolulu Honeybees Are Swarming. Yes, That’s A Good Thing

The prevalence of wild, swarming honeybees is concerning for many. But for some, including researchers, it’s a sign of good environmental health.

Wastewater In Lava Fields: Delayed Fix Costs Big Island $1K Daily David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024

Wastewater In Lava Fields: Delayed Fix Costs Big Island $1K Daily

After a legal settlement, Hawaiʻi County agreed to upgrade the Kealakehe Wastewater Treatment Plant beginning in March. Now the project is four months overdue and the county could face a hefty fine.

Hawaiʻi Bets Millions That Students Will Eat Way More Eggs Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2026

Hawaiʻi Bets Millions That Students Will Eat Way More Eggs

The Agribusiness Development Corp. is closing in on a $4.7 million land purchase in Wahiawā for a highly specialized facility to crack eggs.

Public Or Private? The Future Of East Maui’s Water Is At Stake Marina Riker/Civil Beat/2022

Public Or Private? The Future Of East Maui’s Water Is At Stake

The East Maui Water Authority says it wants to work with Mahi Pono to preserve and protect the water system as rainfall becomes less predictable. But the farm has its own plan.

UH Report: Oʻahu Needs More Solar, Not New Power Plants AES Hawaii photo

UH Report: Oʻahu Needs More Solar, Not New Power Plants

UPDATE: Author acknowledges the report contained an error in its solar cost calculations, but stands by the overall findings.

Can A $400+ Million Loan Push The Stagnant Coco Palms Project Ahead? Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2023

Can A $400+ Million Loan Push The Stagnant Coco Palms Project Ahead?

The Kaua‘i project could reopen in 2028, after being closed for nearly four decades.

CSI Cats: How Experts ID The Animal Culprits Killing Hawaiʻi’s Seabirds Civil Beat Illustration/Source Image Courtesy: Andre Raine/2026

CSI Cats: How Experts ID The Animal Culprits Killing Hawaiʻi’s Seabirds

Cat lovers often sow doubt when felines are found to be the culprit, especially in mass slaughters like the one recently on Kaua‘i. But every predator leaves behind evidence.