Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021
BWS Consultants: Thousands Of Navy Water Tests After The Red Fuel Leak Are Invalid
Residents who use the water system affected by that spill say the experts’ findings support their concerns that there’s still something in the water.
Kevin Knodell/Civil Beat/2020
Hawaii Joins Military Program To Recruit Government Workers
Hawaii hopes to recruit military members nearing the end of their service to fill vacant state government jobs.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024
How Did A Bunch Of Grave Markers From Punchbowl End Up At A House In Palolo?
The homeowner said that her father discovered the markers while doing yardwork in 2019.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024
Red Hill Whistleblower Details How Her Warnings Were Ignored Even As Disaster Loomed
Shannon Bencs has never spoken publicly about her experience at Red Hill until now.
Joint Task Force Red Hill
Hawaii Congressional Leaders Deny Supporting Shutdown Of Red Hill Oversight Panel
An EPA official was captured on video characterizing the delegation’s stance, but the EPA now says that never happened.
Navy Closure Task Force - Red Hi
EPA To Disband Red Hill Oversight Group Amid Navy Complaints
The Navy wanted to control the agenda. Community members said no. Now the group is being cancelled.
U.S. Air Force
The Air Force Wants To Build 7 New Telescopes On Maui To Track Space Debris
The plans for the project on Haleakala’s summit drew significant opposition last week during public scoping meetings that are part of the environmental review process.
Judge In Red Hill Trial Takes On Question Of Compensation
Plaintiffs are seeking a combined sum of nearly $7 million for physical and mental harm related to Red Hill.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024
Families Testify In Red Hill Trial How Fuel Made Them Sick As Feds Express Doubt
Witnesses testified they became extremely ill after drinking the Navy’s contaminated water. Government attorneys countered their exposure was brief.
Red Hill Families Describe Litany Of Harms From Tainted Water In Lead-Up To Federal Trial
In the trial starting Monday, the U.S. Department of Justice will question whether they were exposed to jet fuel and, if so, whether it was enough to account for their illnesses.