Marina Riker/Civil Beat/2022
New Center Will Help Groups Working To Protect Hawaii’s Water
A $3.2 million federal grant is funding the center.
Cammy Clark/Civil Beat/2024
Maui Is Moving To Address Its Water Shortage Through Strict Conservation Measures
The county worked with an engineering consultant to develop 19 recommendations as part of a broader long-term plan that the public can now weigh in on.
Paula Dobbyn/Civil Beat/2023
Kaleo Manuel Became A Cause Celebre For Maui Water. Now He’s Leaving The State Water Commission Without Saying Why
The deputy water commissioner told one state lawmaker he didn’t want to be ‘an obstacle.’ But he’s not commenting publicly.
Cory Lum/Grist/2023
The Controversial Developer Looming Over West Maui’s Water Conflict
Peter Martin spent decades guzzling water around Lahaina. Then came the fire.
Ben Angarone/Civil Beat/2023
Honolulu Water Rates To Increase Almost 10% Each Year
The vote came after months of community outreach by the Board of Water Supply in a bid to prepare customers in advance.
Paula Dobbyn/Civil Beat/2023
Water Commission Implored To ‘Hit The Reset Button’ Following Maui Fires
The state panel heard passionate testimony from Lahaina residents and many others during its first meeting on the island since the Aug. 8 tragedy.
Courtesy: DLNR/2023
Maui Activists Urge Return Of DLNR Water Official To Former Job
Residents testifying at a Commission on Water Resource Management meeting also said it’s time for a new chapter in water management after the Maui fires.
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Oahu Homeowners And Businesses May Soon See Higher Water Bills
BWS says additional spending required because of Red Hill-related problems and inflation is forcing it to charge higher rates
Paula Dobbyn/Civil Beat/2023
Water Contamination Concerns Loom Over Lahaina And Upper Kula
As they await test results, Maui residents in affected areas are told not to drink tap water and to wash their clothes in cold water.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023
Why Some Hawaiian Homesteaders Pay 6 Times More Than County Users For Water
DHHL hopes to use some of the $600 million appropriated for homelands last year to improve infrastructure, including water access.