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With Wild Fish Stocks Dwindling, Congress Considers Backing Aquaculture
After years of fish farmers criticizing the state of Hawaiʻi for overlooking aquaculture, the federal government is offering some hope in new legislation.
Hawaiʻi State Archives
East Honolulu’s Last Undeveloped Valley Faces Uncertain Fate
Kamehameha Schools has yet to release its plan for Kamilonui Valley. But the school’s history of development in the area is stoking fears about what will happen to Hawaiʻi Kai’s last farmlands.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2025
As Mainland Egg Prices Drop, Waialua Fresh Eggs Invests In Hawaiʻi
When migratory birds take flight, experts say that could prompt a resurgence in bird flu cases across the country, again spiking prices.
Office of the Auditor
State Boards Must Release Records Showing Hiring Decisions, Judge Says
Newly released executive session minutes finally let the public see why the Agribusiness Development Corp. hired Wendy Gady to run the controversial organization.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2025
Farming Dispute On North Shore Highlights Zoning Challenges
Hawaiʻi needs more locally grown food, but plans for a vertical farm and aquaculture operation near Sunset Beach Park violate zoning rules and threaten the community character, critics say.
Ku‘u Kauanoe/Civil Beat/2021
USDA Cancels $30 Million Grant Intended To Boost Hawaiʻi Food Production
Hawaiʻi program leaders say there are few alternative funding options available to local farmers who want to increase and improve operations.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2025
Ranches Cover A Fifth Of Hawaiʻi. Extreme Drought Is Clouding Their Future
Big Island ranches stand out for their commitment to grass-fed beef. As climate changes, they are offloading more calves to the mainland.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021
New UH Agriculture Dean Wants To Help Hawaiʻi Grow More Of Its Own Food
During 16 months on the job, Parwinder Grewal has hired more faculty, secured millions in funding and started setting up a new undergraduate degree in farming.
Thomas Heaton/Civil Beat/2022
Green Tells Hawaiʻi Tea Farmers Not To Worry About New Labeling Law
The governor had put the legislation on his intent-to-veto list, but ended up signing the measure last week.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2025
Students Learn To Farm Fish, Seaweed. But Where Are The Jobs?
Aquaculture is projected to become Hawaiʻi’s strongest food industry, but the state may not be doing enough to ensure there are good jobs in the future for local teens already preparing for the field.