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Hawai‘i Will Be Without A PGA Tour Event In 2027 For The First Time In 56 Years
The Sentry at Kapalua was canceled last January because of a water dispute that kept the Plantation course from being ready in time.
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Neglected North Shore Plantation Waterways Fueled Damaging Floods
Sugar and pineapple acreage was sold off over the years, divided into hundreds of smaller plots for farming and housing. After the deluge, everyone is pointing fingers.
Sean Hower/Civil Beat/2026
Recent Rains Decrease Drought Across Hawaiʻi
As farmers recover from devastating floods and historic rainfall, drought-stricken areas are soaking in the moisture.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2026
North Kona’s Primary Aquifer Provides Plenty Of Water — For Now
The Keauhou aquifer’s current usage leaves room for more development, but a changing climate could significantly undercut that.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2025
This Hawaiian Fishpond Is Nearly Restored. All That’s Missing Is Fresh Water
The Heʻeia Fishpond relies on fresh water to create the right conditions to raise fish for the community, but the stream that feeds into it was diverted 85 years ago.
Marina Riker/Civil Beat/2022
The Fight Over The Future Of East Maui Water Returns To The State Land Board
The battle over who controls one of the island’s major water sources — a foreign company or a county board — appears headed to a contested case hearing.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024
How Overhauling A Big Island Sewer Plant Is Energizing A Long-Stalled Park
A lawsuit over a controversial wastewater system in Kona may finally lead to development of a new regional park.
(Brittany Lyte/Civil Beat/2015)
Kauaʻi Water Utility Hawks $1.3B Plan To Overhaul Century-Old System
The repairs are needed to protect the island’s drinking water and ensure sufficient supply to face the growing wildfire risk, officials said.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
Red Hill Victims Claim Navy Destroyed Evidence In Fuel Contamination Crisis
Families who drank tainted water on Oʻahu were not informed that the Navy was sitting on the key proof, their lawyers allege. Now it is too late.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024
Data Dive: Who Uses The Most Water In Hawaiʻi?
Golf courses, big resorts and the Marine Corps Base on the Windward side of Oʻahu top the list of the state’s biggest water-hungry consumers.