Industrial Fishing Poses A Greater Threat To Turtles, Sharks And Seals Than Previously Thought
Risk calculations likely underestimate the impact of undetected fishing vessels operating in key ocean habitats.
Mokulele Airlines Seeks Federal Aid To Stabilize ‘Unprofitable’ Lanai Service
The company has no plans to cancel its Lanai service, but it needs taxpayer-funded support as a work-around to raising ticket prices.
Federal Farm Census Shows Hawaii’s Agriculture Is Still In Decline
The U.S. Department of Agriculture census paints a sorry picture for Hawaii’s goals of increasing food production.
Kauai Fire Deals $20 Million Blow To Affordable Housing
The controversial project was nearing completion when it burned down over the weekend.
Lahaina Fire Death Toll Rises To 101 After Police Identify Remains Of Missing Person
Maui officers are continuing to search for the two people left on their “credible missing persons list” from the Aug. 8 fires.
Hawaii Ranchers Want More Land Transferred To The State Agriculture Department
Gov. Josh Green’s administration has moved quickly to shift thousands of acres out of DLNR’s control to boost ag production but more remains on the table.
Hawaii Lawmakers Want To Make Fish Farming A Bigger Industry. But How?
Some senators say moving aquaculture to another state agency is the answer. Others say it’s about providing the necessary resources.
Hawaii Hemp Growers Don’t Want To Be Regulated Like Marijuana
The Legislature is expected to consider a bill this session to create a new state entity that would oversee recreational and medicinal cannabis as well as industrial hemp.
Here’s A Month-By-Month Look At Some Of Civil Beat’s Top Stories Of 2023
It had been a busy news year even before the tragic August wildfires in West Maui.
Hawaii Should Use Artificial Intelligence To Improve Fire Forecasts, Researchers Say
The ability to provide enhanced risk assessments now exists, but it needs help getting off the ground.