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How Much Is Your Sashimi Worth? Cory Lum/Civil Beat

How Much Is Your Sashimi Worth?

A new study from The Pew Charitable Trusts attempts to put a global value on the commercial tuna fishery.
Alexander & Baldwin Will Keep Water Rights After Senate Vote Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Alexander & Baldwin Will Keep Water Rights After Senate Vote

The full House and Senate must now vote on the amended measure, which allows the company three more years to lease streams in East Maui.
Alexander & Baldwin Reinserted Into Bill To Extend Hawaii Water Leases Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Alexander & Baldwin Reinserted Into Bill To Extend Hawaii Water Leases

The proposed change comes one day after A&B committed to restore stream flows in East Maui to benefit taro farmers.
A&B’s Return Of East Maui Water: Generous Gesture Or Staged Event? Cory Lum/Civil Beat

A&B’s Return Of East Maui Water: Generous Gesture Or Staged Event?

UPDATED: Hawaii legislators praise the company for restoring several streams to help taro farmers, but critics contend it's still illegally diverting water.
Report: Maui’s Farming Future Courtesy: Maui Tomorrow

Report: Maui’s Farming Future

A new report commissioned by Maui Tomorrow shows how the Valley Isle could transition out of a century of sugarcane and into regenerative agriculture.
How Can One City Tackle Climate Change? PF Bentley/Civil Beat

How Can One City Tackle Climate Change?

Despite the risks climate changes poses here, Honolulu isn't coordinating efforts across agencies. Voters may be asked to address that later this year.
Contaminated Water: When Should The Public Be Warned? Courtesy: Surfrider Foundation

Contaminated Water: When Should The Public Be Warned?

The state found high levels of bacteria in a Kauai stream, but posted no warnings because the waste is from animals. Surfrider Foundation says that's a problem statewide.
Critical Habitat Designated On Maui

Critical Habitat Designated On Maui

The federal government issued its final rule to help protect 125 species in Hawaii.
More Money Needed For Conservation Event In Honolulu Cory Lum/Civil Beat

More Money Needed For Conservation Event In Honolulu

Hawaii lawmakers are considering a funding request to help the state host the IUCN World Conservation Congress in September.
Carbon-Release Rate Highest Since Dinosaurs Courtesy: IODP

Carbon-Release Rate Highest Since Dinosaurs

A University of Hawaii professor has found that humans are releasing carbon at an unprecedented rate.