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Hawaii Supreme Court Rebukes State Agencies In East Maui Water Case Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022

Hawaii Supreme Court Rebukes State Agencies In East Maui Water Case

The justices found the state’s factual arguments flimsy regarding water diversions affecting the ability to fight the August wildfires.

The Days Of The Army Leasing Land In Hawaii For $1 Are Likely Over. But What’s Next? David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

The Days Of The Army Leasing Land In Hawaii For $1 Are Likely Over. But What’s Next?

The Board of Land and Natural Resources is trying to determine how the state should value thousands of acres long used for military training before leases expire.

Waipio Soccer Fields Will Not Be The Next City Landfill Ku鈥榰 Kauanoe/Civil Beat/2021

Waipio Soccer Fields Will Not Be The Next City Landfill

The Navy, which controls that land, decided to not allow the city to build a new landfill there.

Lahaina’s Wildfire Burned So Hot That Many Dangerous Contaminants Likely Vaporized David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024

Lahaina’s Wildfire Burned So Hot That Many Dangerous Contaminants Likely Vaporized

Scientists, state officials and the Army Corps of Engineers are finding the burn zone may not be as toxic as initially feared.

Hawaii Governor: State Biosecurity Chief’s Contract Will Not Be Renewed David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024

Hawaii Governor: State Biosecurity Chief’s Contract Will Not Be Renewed

Gov. Josh Green had discussions with several people before making the decision after critics raised concerns over conflicts of interest.

Kamehameha Highway Just Got $5M To Guard Against Rising Seas. It Will Need Much More David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024

Kamehameha Highway Just Got $5M To Guard Against Rising Seas. It Will Need Much More

There are tough decisions ahead when it comes to planning for the future of the critical road connecting Windward communities.

Working Group Will Address Lead Contamination At Marine Shooting Range Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024

Working Group Will Address Lead Contamination At Marine Shooting Range

The Puuloa Range Training Facility has been a source of growing concern.

Proponents Look To Create A New Hawaii Marine Sanctuary ASAP In Case Of A Trump Return Alana Eagle/Civil Beat

Proponents Look To Create A New Hawaii Marine Sanctuary ASAP In Case Of A Trump Return

UPDATED: The former president, currently locked in a close race with incumbent Joe Biden, considered changes to Papahanaumokuakea when he was in office.

Biden Administration Sets ‘Forever Chemical’ Limits For Drinking Water File photo.

Biden Administration Sets ‘Forever Chemical’ Limits For Drinking Water

For the first time, the federal government will regulate the presence of toxic PFAS chemicals in drinking water.

Landowner Offers To Donate 5 Acres For Lahaina Fire Debris Dump Site To Avoid Eminent Domain Cammy Clark/Civil Beat/2024

Landowner Offers To Donate 5 Acres For Lahaina Fire Debris Dump Site To Avoid Eminent Domain

Komar Maui Properties says it will give the county enough land to handle all 400,000 cubic yards of fire ash and debris, but the county said it needs it all.