Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2024
VIDEO: Behind The Story — Guardians Of The Deep
Civil Beat deputy editor Nathan Eagle joined scientists on a three-week expedition in Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument.
Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2024
A ‘Devil’ Seaweed Is Spreading Inside Hawaiʻi’s Most Protected Place
An invasive algae has wrecked huge sections of reef in Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument. Scientists are racing to find out what it is, where it came from and whether anything can stop it.
Ben Angarone/Civil Beat/2024
Fix It! A Collapsed Sidewalk Next To An Oceanfront Cafe
When will the sidewalk along Queen’s Beach be fixed? Nobody seems to know.
Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2024
This Remote Hawaiian Island Had Vanished. Here’s Why Its Comeback Is Crucial
The storm destroyed a primary nesting site for endangered sea turtles and monk seals. East Island’s reemergence in this remote atoll has become an unexpected sign of resilience against climate change.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024
Disease Could Kill Most of The Big Island’s ‘Ohi‘a Forests Within 20 Years
Inside the race to save the tree supporting Hawaii’s flora, fauna and culture.
Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2024
Next President Will Shape The Future Of America’s Largest Marine Monument
With the effects of climate change bearing down, the race is on to ensure Papahānaumokuākea remains protected.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024
Half Of All Coral Reefs Are Dead. A Maui ‘Super Reef’ Offers Hope
Olowalu reef may be an example of how to survive climate change disaster — just 4 miles from the epicenter of the August 2023 Maui fire.
Anthony Quintano/Civil Beat
Insurance Prices Threaten An Affordable Housing Oasis In Hawaii
Puna homeowners live under the threat of a lava eruption, but skyrocketing insurance rates are causing many to rethink that choice.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024
Honolulu Voters To Decide If Climate Change Fund Needed
A proposed city charter amendment would funnel some property tax revenue to a Climate Resiliency Fund.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
Coconut Rhinoceros Beetles Deal Fatal Blow To Hawaii Palm Trees
Dozens of infested coconut trees have been marked for removal on Oahu’s North Shore. Will they be replaced?