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‘Don’t Make It Worse’: Kīhei Cleans Up, Braces For More Rain Sean Hower/Civil Beat/2026

‘Don’t Make It Worse’: Kīhei Cleans Up, Braces For More Rain

Residents and business owners are still dealing with March flood damage as Maui readies for the next storm.

As Climate Change Threatens Student Athlete Safety, States Try To Adapt Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2025

As Climate Change Threatens Student Athlete Safety, States Try To Adapt

But some school districts can’t afford to comply with requirements for special equipment or alternate practice schedules.

Maui Mental Health Providers Face Stress And Uncertainty About State Jobs Sean Hower/Civil Beat/2026

Maui Mental Health Providers Face Stress And Uncertainty About State Jobs

Staff at a state-run clinic serving wildfire survivors in Hawai‘i have waited months for permanent jobs. Instead, they got another temporary contract.

Neglected North Shore Plantation Waterways Fueled Damaging Floods Satellite image ©2026 Vantor

Neglected North Shore Plantation Waterways Fueled Damaging Floods

Sugar and pineapple acreage was sold off over the years, divided into hundreds of smaller plots for farming and housing. After the deluge, everyone is pointing fingers.

Hawaiʻi’s Corals Were Struggling To Survive. Then Came The Mud Floods AP

Hawaiʻi’s Corals Were Struggling To Survive. Then Came The Mud Floods

Coral reefs already face a litany of threats. Experts say storm runoff from the recent Kona lows will only make matters worse.

Recent Rains Decrease Drought Across Hawaiʻi Sean Hower/Civil Beat/2026

Recent Rains Decrease Drought Across Hawaiʻi

As farmers recover from devastating floods and historic rainfall, drought-stricken areas are soaking in the moisture.

Competing Energy Proposals Debate Which Will Limit Costs For Consumers Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2015

Competing Energy Proposals Debate Which Will Limit Costs For Consumers

HECO says the cost to upgrade the old power plant exceeds what state utility regulators have allowed.

Should Oil And Gas Companies Pay To Clean Up Hawaiʻi’s Flood Damage? Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2026

Should Oil And Gas Companies Pay To Clean Up Hawaiʻi’s Flood Damage?

Disasters linked to climate change are hitting the islands more often, heating up debate over who’s responsible and should ultimately cover the costs.

A Do-Or-Die Moment For One Of Hawaiʻi’s Most Contested Trades Craig Fujii/Civil Beat/2023

A Do-Or-Die Moment For One Of Hawaiʻi’s Most Contested Trades

A proposed aquarium fishing ban is in play as state aquatic resource officials move to revive the controversial fishing practice.

Controversy Engulfs HECO’s Proposed $1 Billion Power Plant Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2016

Controversy Engulfs HECO’s Proposed $1 Billion Power Plant

The state energy office and Hawaiʻi’s largest utility are at odds over upgrades to a major Oʻahu power plant that have been in the works for years.