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The Spigot Of Federal Broadband Funding Is About To Open For Hawaii
Is the state ready for a “once-in-a-lifetime” investment of federal funding to improve broadband access and service?
Civil Beat/2010
Lee Cataluna: Don’t Fire The Football Coach. Just Drop The Program
The University of Hawaii Football program has been a burden on the state for years. Time to cut losses.
TMT International Observatory
National Panel Recommends Federal Funding For The Thirty Meter Telescope
Updated: But the researchers said that funding should be contingent on better engagement with Native Hawaiians on Mauna Kea and other conditions.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021
How Cancer Research May Play A Role In Saving Hawaii’s Coral Reefs
A recent global report found that about 14% of the world’s reefs were lost between 2008 and 2019, mainly due to mass bleaching caused by rising sea temperatures.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021
How The Hunt For The Perfect Sweet Potato May Help Hawaii Farmers
Six researchers published a study that found two new and promising Hawaiian heritage sweet potatoes that could bring millions back to native people.
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The Civil Beat Editorial Board Interview: UH Astronomy’s Greg Chun And Doug Simons
The university officials talk about the proposed master plan for Mauna Kea, the Thirty Meter Telescope and Hawaiian culture.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2015
New University of Hawaii Astronomy Director Seeks Balance On Mauna Kea
Doug Simons is taking over the Institute for Astronomy at a critical time for the agency and for astronomy in the state.
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As TMT Works To Build On Mauna Kea, Two Telescopes Are Coming Down
More telescopes are expected to be decommissioned according to a plan that seeks to do a better job of managing the mauna.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021
University Not Liable For Death Of Construction Worker At Football Field, UH Official Says
Updated: UH also defended its decision to have two contractors finish work on the stadium rather than hiring a third.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021
A Local Hawaiian Studies Program Went Online And Its Popularity Soared On The Mainland
The Windward Community College program’s success was largely due to Native Hawaiians eager for more connection with their homeland.