Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2026
Honolulu And Dole Sued By Residents Over Negligence In Kona Low Floods
They allege an unkempt stream and inadequate drainage from Lake Wilson caused the flooding of their homes.
(Thomas Heaton/Civil Beat/2026)
Hawaiʻi Ranchers Welcome Rain But Endure Weather Whiplash
Broken fences, destroyed roads, new gulches, dead cattle and lost land may soon be the price to pay for greener grass as climate change aggravates extreme weather events.
‘Locked Out’: 30-Year Maui Water Lease Back On The Table For Private Company
As the Board of Land and Natural Resources meets to vote on the lease for Mahi Pono, water advocates bemoan the lost opportunity for county management.
(Screenshot/2023)
Federal Government Abruptly Cut These Hawaiʻi Markets From Food Stamps Program
USDA moves leave customers who use SNAP with less access to food, and mean that stores can’t buy as much product from the local farmers who supply them.
Thomas Heaton/Civil Beat/2026
As Flood Aid Trickles Out For North Shore, Southeast Asian Farmers Are Left Behind
For some Thai and Laotian farmers, language barriers and immigration status stand in the way of seeking help they need after the Kona lows.
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.