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Hawaii House Panel Probes Potential ‘Irregularities’ By The State Auditor Screenshot

Hawaii House Panel Probes Potential ‘Irregularities’ By The State Auditor

Les Kondo is said to have overruled a deputy who raised concerns about a forged document and the nonprofit status of a DLNR lessee.

How Cancer Research May Play A Role In Saving Hawaii’s Coral Reefs Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021

How Cancer Research May Play A Role In Saving Hawaii’s Coral Reefs

A recent global report found that about 14% of the world’s reefs were lost between 2008 and 2019, mainly due to mass bleaching caused by rising sea temperatures.

Nautical ‘Escape Pods’: Pandemic Fears Spur Yacht Sales Courtesy: Chris Frendreis

Nautical ‘Escape Pods’: Pandemic Fears Spur Yacht Sales

Yachts are attracting buyers beyond the wealthy leisure class due to a desire for socially distanced travel.

Ige To Allow Non-Essential Travel For Fully Vaccinated Residents, Visitors Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021

Ige To Allow Non-Essential Travel For Fully Vaccinated Residents, Visitors

It starts Nov. 1. Just two months ago the governor urged tourists not to fly to Hawaii because of Covid-19 concerns.

OHA Has Lots Of Job Openings Amid A Controversial Restructuring Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2019

OHA Has Lots Of Job Openings Amid A Controversial Restructuring

Meanwhile, some staffers have criticized a reorganization they say contributed to departures from the office.

A Key Part Of Hawaii’s Nursing Workforce Is Shrinking Fast Cory Lum/Civil Beat

A Key Part Of Hawaii’s Nursing Workforce Is Shrinking Fast

Even before the pandemic, licensed practical nurses, who do much of the work at long-term care facilities, were calling it quits.

DOH Offers Tips For A Safe Halloween During Covid Flickr: Juhan Sonin

DOH Offers Tips For A Safe Halloween During Covid

For starters, wash your hands before eating all that candy.

How The Hunt For The Perfect Sweet Potato May Help Hawaii Farmers Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021

How The Hunt For The Perfect Sweet Potato May Help Hawaii Farmers

Six researchers published a study that found two new and promising Hawaiian heritage sweet potatoes that could bring millions back to native people.

Prized Red Ginger Is Being Laid Low In Hawaii By Viruses Courtesy: C&C Tropicals

Prized Red Ginger Is Being Laid Low In Hawaii By Viruses

Researchers have found the viruses are the primary cause of the decline in flower production, and some are choosing to no longer grow them.

Molokai Residents Riled By Possible Gate To Block Vehicles From Beach Courtesy: Molokai Properties Limited/2021

Molokai Residents Riled By Possible Gate To Block Vehicles From Beach

Molokai Ranch has been at odds with residents over land access before. This time, however, the ranch says it’s considering the step to protect a prized natural resource.