EPA Seeks $4.8M From Syngenta For Pesticide Violations On Kauai
The company criticizes the federal agency for “lacking precedent and disregarding its own policies and regulations.”
Hawaii Says Its New Plan Should Allay Concerns About Pesticides
The Agriculture and Health departments say they’ll gather more data, improve emergency responses and communicate better with public.
More Suits Filed Over Fears Of Toxic Soil At Marine Corps Base Hawaii
Sixty-four military families are now suing over allegations of failure to disclose pesticide contamination.
FDM: This Island Has Been Military Target Practice For Decades
Military officials say they are protecting bird species and other wildlife by confining the target practice to one part of the small island.
Fisheries Commission Takes Steps To Keep Observers Safe
The last-minute agreement represented one of the week’s few accomplishments, but more action on tuna is expected next year.
Tuna Commission’s ‘Glacial’ Pace Suits Some In Industry Just Fine
Diverse interests always seem to stymie a global organization charged with saving bluefin and bigeye tuna from overfishing.
Environmentalists Urge Land Board To Deny A&B Water Use Permits
Alexander & Baldwin wants a one-year renewal of its use of East Maui streams. The Sierra Club argues it doesn’t need the water.
Uncertainty Over Trump Won’t Derail Palau’s Marine Reserve Plans
The Pacific island nation partners with The Nature Conservancy to boost accountability and looks for lessons elsewhere — but not Hawaii.
Bula! Pacific Tuna Commission Gets To Work On Fishing Policies
A Civil Beat reporter catches a red-eye flight to Fiji, where hundreds of people are discussing the health of tuna populations.
Protesters Give Water To Sheriff Who Wants To Cut Their Supplies
A Native Hawaiian helps stage the event designed to deliver a message — and perhaps relieve tensions at Standing Rock.