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Hawaii Kai Abuzz Over Possible New Restrictions on  Maunalua Bay Richard Wiens/Civil Beat

Hawaii Kai Abuzz Over Possible New Restrictions on Maunalua Bay

There’s one day left to weigh in on proposed marine sanctuary expansions, including more regulations for the coastal stretch east of Diamond Head, west of Koko Head.

Federal Judge Plans to Rule on Maui GMO Moratorium By End of June Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Federal Judge Plans to Rule on Maui GMO Moratorium By End of June

Advocates for the hard-won ballot initiative aren’t optimistic about their chances at the District Court level.

Why Are Sharks Attacking More People Than Ever in Hawaii? Lwp Kommunik谩ci贸/Flickr

Why Are Sharks Attacking More People Than Ever in Hawaii?

Marine biologists have been studying the clash of humans and sharks since two people were killed off the coast of Maui in 2013.

Ohia Disease on Big Island Poses聽Threat to Native Forests Statewide Pat Tummons/Environment Hawaii

Ohia Disease on Big Island Poses聽Threat to Native Forests Statewide

Foresters are scrambling to figure out how the disease is spreading and how to stop it.

Want to Save the Planet? Have Fewer Kids Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Want to Save the Planet? Have Fewer Kids

A straight-talking scientist at the University of Hawaii says we need to stop focusing on the negative effects of climate change and start talking about the solutions.

The Pentagon Wants to Bomb the Hell Out of This Tiny Pacific Island Courtesy of Save Pagan Island

The Pentagon Wants to Bomb the Hell Out of This Tiny Pacific Island

Residents of the Northern Mariana Islands, as well as the Sierra Club and other environmental groups, strongly oppose the U.S. military鈥檚 plans for Pagan Island.

Navy Agrees to Upgrade Red Hill Fuel Storage Tanks Courtesy of the EPA

Navy Agrees to Upgrade Red Hill Fuel Storage Tanks

In January 2014, the tanks spilled 27,000 gallons of fuel, raising concerns about potential drinking water contamination.

Kahoolawe Restoration: What Can Still Be Done After Big Budget Cuts? PF Bentley/Civil Beat

Kahoolawe Restoration: What Can Still Be Done After Big Budget Cuts?

The Kahoolawe Island Reserve Commission is scrambling for money after the Legislature didn’t fully fund its operations.

A Challenge to Anti-GMO Activists: Let the Science Speak Lindsay Eyink

A Challenge to Anti-GMO Activists: Let the Science Speak

A GMO proponent alleges that the science is on his side and accuses GMO detractors of using fear tactics to win public support.

DuPont Pioneer Shuts Down One Kauai Facility CORYLUM

DuPont Pioneer Shuts Down One Kauai Facility

The company is consolidating its parent seed operations on the North Shore of Oahu.