Bret Yager: Scientists Race To Help Hawaii Corals Survive
Some corals are starting to rebound on their own and scientists have plans to help other species survive global warming.
Bret Yager: Scientists Say There鈥檚 Hope For Dying Ohia Trees
The deadly fungus is continuing to sweep through the forest but new containment practices are promising.
Will Tiny Homes Help Big Island Farmers?
Providing housing for farm workers is one way to attract employees.
How A Big Island Family’s Tragedy Is Saving Lives Today
A couple聽lost their son in a hiking fall聽20 years ago. They turned their grief into a memorial foundation raising money for lifeguards and firefighters.
Kenoi Found Not Guilty
The Hawaii County mayor used a county credit card to buy聽alcohol and a surfboard, and to pay hostess bar expenses.
Reader Rep: Was Civil Beat Right To Publish The Billy Kenoi Party Video?
Addressing some key issues raised by readers about the publication of a video showing the Big Island mayor giving a profanity-laced toast.
Reader Rep: Billy Kenoi Should Blame Himself, Not The Media
The Big Island mayor continues to try to blame “the media” for covering his misdeeds rather聽than take responsibility for what he did.
Profanity-Laced Video Shows Mayor Partying Hard At Conference Party
The mayor of Hawaii County, who is accused of buying booze and other items with taxpayer money, appears to be heavily intoxicated.
State Investigating Placement Of Human Remains At TMT Site
The Department of Land and Natural Resources acknowledged the probe in response to a public records request but won’t say more
The Projector: Close Encounters With Molten Lava
Kilauea Volcano has been dumping lava into the ocean off the Big Island since late July. This week, I took a boat ride to watch new land being formed.