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Water Commission Implored To ‘Hit The Reset Button’ Following Maui Fires Paula Dobbyn/Civil Beat/2023

Water Commission Implored To ‘Hit The Reset Button’ Following Maui Fires

The state panel heard passionate testimony from Lahaina residents and many others during its first meeting on the island since the Aug. 8 tragedy.

Cultural Monitors Help Assure Lahaina Fire Cleanup Is Done With Respect Paula Dobbyn/Civil Beat/2023

Cultural Monitors Help Assure Lahaina Fire Cleanup Is Done With Respect

Federal agencies are relying on West Maui locals to identify cultural and archeological artifacts in the ruins of August’s deadly wildfires.

North Shore Landowners Cited For Clearing Native Plants Along Beach Marcel Honore/Civil Beat/2023

North Shore Landowners Cited For Clearing Native Plants Along Beach

Hawaii officials are investigating potential harm to seabirds and an endangered native bee species that relied on the area.

Haunani Kane Is Inspiring The Next Generation Of Hawaiian Scientists Courtesy: Jason Patterson

Haunani Kane Is Inspiring The Next Generation Of Hawaiian Scientists

The geologist, educator and voyager is tackling climate challenges with community-based solutions.

Honolulu Eyes Military Land As Potential Site For New Landfill Ku鈥榰 Kauanoe/Civil Beat/2021

Honolulu Eyes Military Land As Potential Site For New Landfill

It has been almost a year since Honolulu requested a two-year extension for finding a replacement site for Waimanalo Gulch.

Students Return To Lahaina Schools As EPA Seals Down Toxic Ash Courtesy: Environmental Protection Agency

Students Return To Lahaina Schools As EPA Seals Down Toxic Ash

State health and education officials say it’s safe for kids to come back but some parents and teachers have doubts.

This State Employee Is Scouring The Earth For Solutions To Combat Hawaii’s Invasive Species Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023

This State Employee Is Scouring The Earth For Solutions To Combat Hawaii’s Invasive Species

Government needs to speed up its approval process and invest in research infrastructure to defeat a list of environmentally and economically threatening pests, experts say.

Could A Community Land Trust Give Locals More Control Of Lahaina? Ku'u Kauanoe/Civil Beat/2023

Could A Community Land Trust Give Locals More Control Of Lahaina?

Concerns over the potential loss of land in the town began almost immediately.

Maui Mayor Gives EPA The Go-Ahead To Seal Down Lahaina’s Toxic Ash With Soiltac Ku'u Kauanoe/Civil Beat/2023

Maui Mayor Gives EPA The Go-Ahead To Seal Down Lahaina’s Toxic Ash With Soiltac

Public debate over the soil-stabilizing product’s use has been swirling as county officials, environmentalists and scientists weighed its pros and cons.

Concerns Grow Over How To Control Toxic Ash As Re-Entry To Lahaina Picks Up Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2023

Concerns Grow Over How To Control Toxic Ash As Re-Entry To Lahaina Picks Up

The Environmental Protection Agency is awaiting county approval to deploy Soiltac, a dust suppressant with glue-like qualities that the agency says is safe to use.