The state has installed 16 new weather stations across Maui County since the deadly fires in August 2023 and plans to install more soon on other islands.

The Heʻeia Fishpond relies on fresh water to create the right conditions to raise fish for the community, but the stream that feeds into it was diverted 85 years ago.

The battle over who controls one of the island’s major water sources — a foreign company or a county board — appears headed to a contested case hearing.

“Our goal is to remind negotiators that behind every policy decision are real people and real lives at risk.”

The tanks hold thousands of gallons of water so firefighters have a ready supply, especially in dryer and harder to reach areas.

Data shows that even in developed nations relatively sheltered from climate change, over 80% of poor people are exposed to at least one climate hazard, like drought, air pollution or extreme heat.

Big Island farmers want the state to tackle the Queensland longhorn beetle before it spreads to the rest of the state and wreaks havoc like the coconut rhinoceros beetle.

The honu has recovered from the brink of extinction, prompting some to ask if it’s time to give Native Hawaiians the right to resume traditional harvesting.

Collaboration has been critical in making progress on a key component of fire safety in communities across the county.

The state is lagging on renewable energy despite its net-zero goal.