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.
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.
Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2024
Shark Attack On Teen Inspires The Start Of A National Alert System
There are between 60 and 80 known unprovoked bites worldwide each year.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.