Leilani Combs/Civil Beat/2025
‘Historic’ Rules Approved To Protect Moloka‘i From Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle
The Hawaiʻi Board of Agriculture and Biosecurity voted to temporarily block the transportation of certain green materials to the island.
Erin Nolan/Civil Beat/2025
Maui Officials Sound Emergency Sirens And Evacuate Residents As Wildfire Threatens North Shore Town
The brushfire was about 4 acres when first reported Tuesday afternoon. Evacuation orders were lifted as of 6 p.m.
AP Photo/Matt York/2025
Maui Developer Fires Back In Claims Against Uniqlo Founder
Maui Land & Pineapple is accusing Japanese billionaire Tadashi Yanai of watering golf courses with water meant to be used for West Maui fire protection.
Maui Balances Compassion With Fire Safety In Homeless Encampment Sweeps
County leaders say they are prioritizing the community as a whole but critics feel it’s scapegoating.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2025
Photo Essay: Kalaupapa National Historical Park Reopens
Kalaupapa Saints Tour brings visitors back to Molokaʻi’s top tourist attraction.
‘Come On, Trees!’ Lahaina Nonprofit Plants A Natural Firebreak
Kaiāulu Initiatives, a grassroots nonprofit, aims to revitalize Lahaina’s landscape and prevent future wildfires by planting native plants and trees.
AP Photo/Matt York/2025
PGA Cancels Tournament At Uniqlo Founder’s Maui Golf Course Over Drought
Lack of water in the region has “significantly compromised” the course’s condition.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021
Maui Doctor Who Promoted Dubious Covid Treatments Joins RFK’s Vaccine Panel
The advisory committee makes recommendations to the CDC on what vaccines the American public should take each year.
Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2024
County Weighs Moratorium On New Backyard Pools In West Maui
Citing a consequential drought and a longstanding housing crisis, some county officials are backing a short-term moratorium on private swimming pools in West Maui.
Leo Azambuja/Civil Beat/2024
Maui Weighs Kinder Approach To Homelessness Amid Encampment Crackdowns
Some council members want to set a clear legal policy for the administration to follow.