Courtesy: DLNR/2023
Did Boat Salvage Law Save The State Money? Auditor Says No One Knows
The state’s boating division doesn’t do enough, a new report found, to recover costs from those responsible for stranded and grounded vessels.
Anthony Quintano/Civil Beat
‘Just Break The Chicken’s Neck’: Bill Would Let Residents Kill Feral Chickens
Hawaiʻi lawmakers are weighing tougher ways to deal with the feral birds, as residents complain about noise, mess, and growing flocks.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2026
Hawaiʻi Volcano: Neighborhoods Still Littered With Ash And Debris
The Pāhoa Aquatic Center remains closed and communities are still cleaning up.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2026
Governor Asks Lawmakers For $126M In Green Fee Projects
Some lawmakers are questioning the administration’s plan to fund the projects through a combination of the new fee and bonds.
Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2024
Hawaiʻi Homeowners Need More Options To Get Rid Of All Cesspools By 2050
State lawmakers are taking up a bill this week that would create a low-interest loan program.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024
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.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2026
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.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023
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.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2026
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.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2026
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.