David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023
Pint-Sized Plants Could Be Our Secret Weapon In Fight Against Invasive Beetle
Coconut rhinoceros beetles have decimated yields across the Pacific, but there may be a surprising workaround.
Courtesy: Clay Trauernicht/2019
Hawaii Wildfire Defense Plans Gain Federal Funds
Local plans were last updated 8 years ago.
Brittany Lyte/Civil Beat/2023
The Shift To A Green Energy Future Is Renewing Plantation-Era Water Wars On Kauai
A proposed hydro project — the first of its kind in the world — could supply up to a quarter of the island’s power by diverting 4 billion gallons a year from the Waimea River.
Big Island Hunger/2018
Hawaii Families Are On The Edge Of A ‘Hunger Cliff’ Now That Extra Foods Stamps Are Gone
Nearly half of Hawaii recipients of food support are employed but the end of additional federal assistance is going to sting.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023
Hawaii Senate Committee Green Lights New Ag Director Sharon Hurd
Several major land leases are set to be moved from DLNR to DOA in a matter of months, resolving a lingering issue.
Claire Caulfield/Civil Beat/2021
Oahu’s Pig Farmers Want To Change The Conversation On Food Security
Hawaii’s demand for pork is on the rise but slaughterhouses cater to beef.
Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2023
Lanai Water Utility Seeks Significant Increase In Rates
Discounted water for agricultural producers is also part of the company’s proposal.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023
Peter Savio’s New Farming Development Is Unconventional But Locals Still Want In
Future capital gains would be locked into local income levels as part of the plan.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
DOE Hopes A $35 Million Kitchen In Wahiawa Will Improve School Lunches And Give Farmers A Boost
The DOE plans for a centralized kitchen concept but local advocates say it’s better to increase cooking capacity at individual schools.
Nalani M. Fujihara/Maui County/2023
Maui Paves The Way For Organic Section At Kula Agricultural Park
The Maui County Council is setting aside 260-acres of the county’s agricultural park for organic farming.