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Hawaii Health Programs Brace For Federal Budget Cuts Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Hawaii Health Programs Brace For Federal Budget Cuts

President Trump’s budget proposal to Congress calls for at least $6.2 million in cuts to health programs in the islands.

Coral Bleaching, Low Oxygen Levels Getting Worse In Oceans Arcadio Castillo/Smithsonian via AP

Coral Bleaching, Low Oxygen Levels Getting Worse In Oceans

Two new studies report marine life and reefs are growing more vulnerable, thanks in large part to climate change.

Alan McNarie: The Hazards Of Swimming Near A Sewage Plant Courtesy of Terri Napeahi

Alan McNarie: The Hazards Of Swimming Near A Sewage Plant

A Big Island group documented at least 10 cases of infections contracted by people swimming near industrial sites.

US Appeals Court: Feds Erred In Hawaii Fishery Expansion AP

US Appeals Court: Feds Erred In Hawaii Fishery Expansion

Conservation groups had challenged a rule that doubled limits on how many endangered sea turtles could be accidentally hooked.

‘From Bad To Worse:’ Hawaii’s $1.75 Billion Cesspool Problem Courtesy: Teresa Dawson

‘From Bad To Worse:’ Hawaii’s $1.75 Billion Cesspool Problem

The risks posed by the state’s 88,000 remaining cesspools will likely be amplified by climate change.

More Tuna For Hawaii Fishing Boats In 2018 Cory Lum/Civil Beat

More Tuna For Hawaii Fishing Boats In 2018

An international commission slightly expanded catch limits for U.S. longliners based in Honolulu but the industry is still hoping for more.

‘Devastation’ Discovered In Deep Sea From Industrial Fishing Cory Lum/Civil Beat

‘Devastation’ Discovered In Deep Sea From Industrial Fishing

But without a $2 million donation, it may be the last expedition for the Hawaii-based research submarines and support vessel that conducted the study.

Hawaii Longliners Are Paying Big Bucks To Go Over Quota Contributed Photo

Hawaii Longliners Are Paying Big Bucks To Go Over Quota

Environmentalists worry short-term deals will result in overfishing. Meanwhile, fishermen seek more access to restricted areas.

Salvage Team Tows Wrecked Fishing Boat Off Waikiki Reef Anthony Quintano/Civil Beat

Salvage Team Tows Wrecked Fishing Boat Off Waikiki Reef

Aided by a high tide, a tugboat pulls the Pacific Paradise out to sea where it will be sunk two months after it ran aground.

Temple of Boom: Mormon Church North Shore Housing Plans Hit Roadblock Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Temple of Boom: Mormon Church North Shore Housing Plans Hit Roadblock

A City Council bill to preserve ag land in Koolauloa could restrict a proposed 550-unit housing and commercial development.