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Attention Divers! Hawaiʻi’s Reefs Need Your Help After Destructive Storms
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024

Attention Divers! Hawaiʻi’s Reefs Need Your Help After Destructive Storms

Early reports support fears of widespread damage, but without more monitoring the picture remains incomplete.

Despite A Death And Damage, Maui Stalls On Chronic Kīhei Flooding
Sean Hower/Civil Beat/2026

Despite A Death And Damage, Maui Stalls On Chronic Kīhei Flooding

Residents remain frustrated by the county’s lack of progress in addressing the decades-long problem facing the burgeoning South Maui town.

Kona Low Storm Damage: It Wasn’t Just The North Shore That Was Hit Hard
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2026

Kona Low Storm Damage: It Wasn’t Just The North Shore That Was Hit Hard


Almost half of all Oʻahu homes hit by flooding require repairs ranging from superficial to extensive after the Kona low storms in March.

‘Godzilla’ El Niño And Recent Floods Bring Risky Fire Forecasts To Hawaiʻi
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2025

‘Godzilla’ El Niño And Recent Floods Bring Risky Fire Forecasts To Hawaiʻi

This year’s heavy rain has turbocharged the growth of vegetation statewide. When the inevitable dry months come, it will become extra fuel for wildfires.

Maui Resort’s Plastic Barrier To Save Beachwalk Faces Public Pushback
Erin Nolan/Civil Beat/2026

Maui Resort’s Plastic Barrier To Save Beachwalk Faces Public Pushback

State land officials are waiting for more information from the Hyatt before taking further action after meeting with community members, hotel representatives and local officials.

How To Stop Your North Shore Farm From Flooding? Move, Developer Says
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

How To Stop Your North Shore Farm From Flooding? Move, Developer Says

Waialua farmers were flooded again last weekend, the fifth time since February. A local developer says it’s time to look for new land, but for many that’s unfathomable.

Wahiawā Dam Takeover: State Signs Off On Acquisition
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024

Wahiawā Dam Takeover: State Signs Off On Acquisition

The state is one step closer to acquiring the dam, which has a price tag for repairs in excess of $60 million.

Hawaiʻi Storms: Otake Camp Evacuation Ordered Again
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2026

Hawaiʻi Storms: Otake Camp Evacuation Ordered Again

Honolulu officials had planned to hold a press conference to provide updates on the storm Friday afternoon, but canceled it shortly after the evacuation order went out.

‘Don’t Make It Worse’: Kīhei Cleans Up, Braces For More Rain
Sean Hower/Civil Beat/2026

‘Don’t Make It Worse’: Kīhei Cleans Up, Braces For More Rain

Residents and business owners are still dealing with March flood damage as Maui readies for the next storm.

Hawaiʻi Storms: Governor Orders Oʻahu Shutdown Friday
Craig Fujii/Civil Beat/2026

Hawaiʻi Storms: Governor Orders Oʻahu Shutdown Friday

Public schools, parks, libraries and most government offices on Oʻahu will close amid forecasts of heavy rain and strong winds.