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Mauna Kea And The Future Of Hawaii Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Mauna Kea And The Future Of Hawaii

We have reached a tipping point, a rare moment that comes perhaps once every few generations.

Hawaii’s Role In Science Is A Big One

Hawaii’s Role In Science Is A Big One

From the oceans to volcanos to the cosmos, Hawaii has been at the forefront of monumental scientific discoveries.

It’s Time For Meatless Monday In Hawaii Public Schools Cory Lum/Civil Beat

It’s Time For Meatless Monday In Hawaii Public Schools

Shifting our diets to consider the planet and nature is one of the most accessible actions we can take.

State: We’re Taking Ambitious Steps To Tackle Climate Change

State: We’re Taking Ambitious Steps To Tackle Climate Change

Four state agency officials outline efforts that are being made to offset carbon emissions, among other things.

Let The Mountain Speak Screenshot/Let The Mountain Speak

Let The Mountain Speak

As we dig deeper into our past, could we also reach out further into the future?

Rep. Angus McKelvey: Maui Wastewater Lawsuit Appeal Is Wrong Courtesy: Jen Smith

Rep. Angus McKelvey: Maui Wastewater Lawsuit Appeal Is Wrong

It’s a waste of taxpayers’ money and will undo environmental protections for communities from Maui to Maine.

Why We Should Save The Trees At Noelani Elementary Courtesy Ellen Sofio

Why We Should Save The Trees At Noelani Elementary

Public school lands should be stewarded to assist with planetary survival.

Hawaii Needs Automatic Voter Registration Hawaii Office of Elections

Hawaii Needs Automatic Voter Registration

All mail-in voting is a good step forward, but AVR could really improve turnout.

What Ever Happened To Good Old-Fashioned Town Halls? Cory Lum/Civil Beat

What Ever Happened To Good Old-Fashioned Town Halls?

We need more avenues to express thoughts freely and have healthy debate in our communities.

Maui County: We鈥檙e Not Trying To Gut The Clean Water Act Flickr: Curt Smith

Maui County: We鈥檙e Not Trying To Gut The Clean Water Act

Recent studies show conservation measures in West Maui are improving the health of reefs and fish.