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Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2026

Big Island Is Activating A New Temporary Disaster Program

By Taylor Nāhulukeaokalani Cozloff / About 21 hours ago

The county created a new program to respond to disasters and the mayor is now planning to hire a recovery officer to head it.

Word Flower: Aug. 24

By The Civil Beat Staff / About 21 hours ago

There are lots of words blooming with all this rain.

Craig Fujii/Civil Beat/2026

White Kids Sued Kamehameha. Native Hawaiians Can’t Get In Either

By Blaze Lovell / About 21 hours ago

Gaining admission to the school — which can be a life-changing opportunity — is a competitive and challenging process for many Native Hawaiian families.

Photo Illustration/Source Image: Honolulu Advertiser [1989], Honolulu Star Bulletin [1989], Newspapers.com

We’re Investigating The Wrath Of Meth In Hawaiʻi — And Why It’s Getting Worse

By John Hill / About 21 hours ago

After nearly a year of research and reporting, Civil Beat will launch the first in an ongoing series on Tuesday.

Craig Fujii/Civil Beat/2023

Keep Hawaiʻi’s Reef Fish Where They Belong — On The Reef

By Fern Anuenue Holland, Holeka Goro Inaba, Esther Kiaʻāina / About 21 hours ago

The Board of Land and Natural Resources must protect these resources for Hawaiʻi’s people and future generations.

Twilight Greenaway/Civil Beat/2026

How Storms Can Be A Boon For Invasive Species In Hawaiʻi

By Twilight Greenaway / About 21 hours ago

Climate-fueled storms like Hurricane Lala may help spread invasive pests, plants and pathogens already on the islands and usher new ones into the state. Experts say Hawaiʻi needs more planning.