Thomas Heaton/Civil Beat/2026
Want To Plant A Community Garden in Honolulu? Get Ready To Wait A Decade
Waitlists are growing for Oʻahu’s community garden program as residents seek green spaces for food, fun and friends.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2026
Palm-Killing Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle’s Discovery In Hilo Stokes Fear
The Hilo community has been crying out for better protections from the state Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity.
(Thomas Heaton/Civil Beat/2026)
Maui Is Pushing The State To Double Down On Palm-Killing Beetles
Community members around Hawaiʻi say the only way to get the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to do its job is by forcing its hand.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2026
A New Era for West Kaua‘i’s Agriculture?
After decades of being dominated by large seed operations, the state Agribusiness Development Corp.’s Kekaha lands are slowly moving towards increased local food production.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2026
Honolulu Honeybees Are Swarming. Yes, That’s A Good Thing
The prevalence of wild, swarming honeybees is concerning for many. But for some, including researchers, it’s a sign of good environmental health.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2026
Hawaiʻi Bets Millions That Students Will Eat Way More Eggs
The Agribusiness Development Corp. is closing in on a $4.7 million land purchase in Wahiawā for a highly specialized facility to crack eggs.
Marina Riker/Civil Beat/2022
Public Or Private? The Future Of East Maui’s Water Is At Stake
The East Maui Water Authority says it wants to work with Mahi Pono to preserve and protect the water system as rainfall becomes less predictable. But the farm has its own plan.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2026
140 Kauai Coffee Jobs Saved Through New Land Lease Agreement
The new lease comes after several months of uncertainty about the coffee grower’s future.
Rural Hawaiʻi Island Candidates Want More Say — And Resources
Candidates from South Kona, Kaʻū and Puna share their responses to questions about water, agriculture, waste and other environmental challenges in their districts.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2026
Kaua‘i Shrimp: Harvesting Pounds From Ponds To Help Feed Hawai‘i
The shrimp farm has been part of West Kaua‘i’s agricultural landscape for decades.