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Hawaii Lawmakers Had Big Ideas For How To Prevent Another Lahaina. Few Became Law
A House working group found a long list of things Hawaii needs to do to protect itself from fire, but many of those recommendations will fall to the new state fire marshal to implement.
Stewart Yerton/Civil Beat/2024
Retired Law Professor Turns Into Full-Time Environmental Activist On The North Shore
Denise Antolini has always been an environmentalist, but now she’s tackling the area’s challenges full-time.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2019
Hawaii Is Entering A Dangerous Fire Season. Here’s What Will Be Different Post-Lahaina
Fire and emergency personnel are putting new protocols in place for responding to wildfires, but are also warning that people need to be better prepared, too.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023
Governor Backs Effort To Stem The Tide Of Invasive Species In Hawaii
The biosecurity measure is one of two key pieces of legislation that will strengthen the efforts of the Department of Agriculture.
Marcel Honore/Civil Beat/2023
Bee Habitat Destruction, Albatross Death Could Lead To $3 Million In Fines
The Hawaii Board of Land and Natural Resources will consider this “shocking” matter Friday.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2019
Hawaii’s Ambitious Renewable Energy Plan Is Threatened By HECO’s Uncertain Future
New projects are on hold as the electric company’s credit rating sags.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024
Governor Appoints Advisers For Climate Resilience, Marine Affairs
The announcement comes on Earth Day to remind Hawaii “of the importance of proactive environmental action.”
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024
Kamehameha Highway Just Got $5M To Guard Against Rising Seas. It Will Need Much More
There are tough decisions ahead when it comes to planning for the future of the critical road connecting Windward communities.
Alana Eagle/Civil Beat
Proponents Look To Create A New Hawaii Marine Sanctuary ASAP In Case Of A Trump Return
UPDATED: The former president, currently locked in a close race with incumbent Joe Biden, considered changes to Papahanaumokuakea when he was in office.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023
Hawaii Faces An Above Normal Risk Of Significant Wildfires Over The Next Three Months
A wetter-than-expected winter combined with an impending dry summer spells a risky few months for fire in Hawaii.