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Hu Honua Lobbyist Hosted Fundraiser For Senators Who Were Key To Energy Bill

Hu Honua Lobbyist Hosted Fundraiser For Senators Who Were Key To Energy Bill

The event benefited Hawaii Sens. Donovan Dela Cruz, Glenn Wakai, Michelle Kidani and Bennette Misalucha, who all voted in favor of the controversial bill.

The Civil Beat Editorial Board Interview: LUC Chair Jonathan Likeke Scheuer Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022

The Civil Beat Editorial Board Interview: LUC Chair Jonathan Likeke Scheuer

The Hawaii Land Use Commission finds that striking a balance in dealing with land use issues is a challenging and complex act.

Death, Fines, And Captive Animals: Is Sea Life Park Part Of A Bygone Era? Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022

Death, Fines, And Captive Animals: Is Sea Life Park Part Of A Bygone Era?

Many have fond memories of Oahu’s sometimes controversial marine animal park, but what will be its role in a changing business?

Experts Expect Drought And Wildfire Conditions To Worsen Courtesy: DLNR/2022

Experts Expect Drought And Wildfire Conditions To Worsen

As Hawaii enters its 12th driest wet season in the past 30 years, drought and wildfire concerns and conditions are both on the rise.

The Long Fight To Protect Public Hiking Access In Hawaii Isn’t Close To Over Marina Riker/Civil Beat/2022

The Long Fight To Protect Public Hiking Access In Hawaii Isn’t Close To Over

A Maui nonprofit is suing the state and a ranch for failing to protect a historic trail. It’s the latest battle in the islands to ward off closures by private entities and government agencies.

The Civil Beat Editorial Board Interview: Hawaii Land Board Chair Suzanne Case Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2022

The Civil Beat Editorial Board Interview: Hawaii Land Board Chair Suzanne Case

The Department of Land and Natural Resources leader talks about management of Mauna Kea, keeping up maintenance of parks and trails, developing in-stream flow standards and much more.

Big Island Bay Named ‘Hope Spot’ For Conservation Efforts Courtesy: Bo Pardau

Big Island Bay Named ‘Hope Spot’ For Conservation Efforts

Legendary oceanographer Sylvia Earle says Kahalu’u Bay is a “source of inspiration” because of local conservation efforts to preserve its unique but fragile ecosystem.

Endangered Blind Spiders And Ancient Burials Spur Angst Over Luxury Condo Project Brittany Lyte/Civil Beat/2022

Endangered Blind Spiders And Ancient Burials Spur Angst Over Luxury Condo Project

No one knows for certain what lies underground at a vacant parcel that’s being developed on Kauai.

These 3 Hawaii Beaches Have Chronic Pollution Problems Courtesy: Surfrider Foundation

These 3 Hawaii Beaches Have Chronic Pollution Problems

Surfrider Foundation shares its top 10 list of popular U.S. beaches that fail to meet health standards for recreational users.

Coalition Asks Biden To Dramatically Expand Marine Monument In Remote Pacific Courtesy U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Coalition Asks Biden To Dramatically Expand Marine Monument In Remote Pacific

The move would protect a swathe of ocean larger than Papahanaumokuakea but could face resistance from commercial fishing interests.