Solutions Journalism

Hawaii Should Use Artificial Intelligence To Improve Fire Forecasts, Researchers Say Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023

Hawaii Should Use Artificial Intelligence To Improve Fire Forecasts, Researchers Say

The ability to provide enhanced risk assessments now exists, but it needs help getting off the ground.

Lab-Grown Corals Help Restore Damaged Reef In Hanauma Bay Courtesy: DLNR DAR

Lab-Grown Corals Help Restore Damaged Reef In Hanauma Bay

The project demonstrated how it may be possible to restore larger areas much more quickly than would happen naturally.

Grief In Stages: Fire Survivors Find Comfort In Mauiʻs Unique Ways Allan Kew/Civil Beat/2023)

Grief In Stages: Fire Survivors Find Comfort In Mauiʻs Unique Ways

Unconventional approaches to addressing trauma offer pathways to recovery.

Teaching Kids To Read In Hawaii Is Going Back To Basics David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

Teaching Kids To Read In Hawaii Is Going Back To Basics

But some think Hawaii can be doing more to improve literacy at a young age.

Could A Community Land Trust Give Locals More Control Of Lahaina? Ku'u Kauanoe/Civil Beat/2023

Could A Community Land Trust Give Locals More Control Of Lahaina?

Concerns over the potential loss of land in the town began almost immediately.

Denby Fawcett: The River Of Life’s Meal Program Has Gone Mobile Courtesy: River of Life Mission

Denby Fawcett: The River Of Life’s Meal Program Has Gone Mobile

Once blamed for attracting homeless people to Chinatown, the Christian mission has greatly expanded its reach with a new concept.

A Trailhead Shuttle May Be The Answer To Lanikai’s Parking Problems Catherine Toth Fox/Civil Beat/2023

A Trailhead Shuttle May Be The Answer To Lanikai’s Parking Problems

The idea is being considered as part of efforts to better manage access for popular tourist destinations on Oahu.

Fixer-Uppers Could Be A Solution To Maui’s Housing Crunch Maui County/2023

Fixer-Uppers Could Be A Solution To Maui’s Housing Crunch

Providing financial support to landlords who need to do repairs could be a quick way to create more housing, advocates say.

The Fire Next Time David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

The Fire Next Time

Preventing another Lahaina will take a coordinated effort.

Could Storage Pods Be The Answer To Food Shortages During Disasters? Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023

Could Storage Pods Be The Answer To Food Shortages During Disasters?

Food caches can buy time for agencies to bring in additional resources.