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‘Fox Watching The Henhouse’: Last Minute Tweaks To Land Use Bill Create A Stir David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

‘Fox Watching The Henhouse’: Last Minute Tweaks To Land Use Bill Create A Stir

Updated: The bill was recommitted to conference committee Thursday, effectively killing it.

Humpback Whales Are ‘Remarkably Resilient’ Even Amid Climate Crisis, New Study Shows Marina Riker/Civil Beat/2023/NOAA Permit No. 19655

Humpback Whales Are ‘Remarkably Resilient’ Even Amid Climate Crisis, New Study Shows

When a researcher first went to study whales from the air, he worried for their future. His recent findings make him hopeful.

The State Is Putting $100M Toward Major Maui Projects And Groups Marina Riker/Civil Beat/2022

The State Is Putting $100M Toward Major Maui Projects And Groups

Hawaii lawmakers allocated funding for axis deer mitigation, agriculture, school upgrades and more.

Hawaii Is Giving Maui Resorts Their Money Back Instead Of Helping Shore Up A Shrinking Beach Marina Riker/Civil Beat/2023

Hawaii Is Giving Maui Resorts Their Money Back Instead Of Helping Shore Up A Shrinking Beach

Community members, government officials and business executives say recent land board decisions indicate a new approach to the tough decisions that come with sea level rise.

Should Boats Have To Slow Down To Avoid Hitting Humpback Whales? Marina Riker/Civil Beat/2023/NOAA Permit No. 19655

Should Boats Have To Slow Down To Avoid Hitting Humpback Whales?

New recommendations are directly aimed at tour boats and other small vessels, but they’re currently voluntary.

Can Maui’s New Mayor Finally Make A Dent In The Housing Crisis? Marina Riker/Civil Beat/2022

Can Maui’s New Mayor Finally Make A Dent In The Housing Crisis?

The County Council is vetting his $1 billion budget proposal that includes funds for new construction and trying to complete unfinished projects.

Maui County Is Struggling To Get The Apartments It Bought Last Year Up And Running Marina Riker/Civil Beat/2023

Maui County Is Struggling To Get The Apartments It Bought Last Year Up And Running

In a town with rental pressures, Lahaina Crossroads has been an affordable foothold.

Reviving Hawaii’s Meat Inspection Program Could Also Take Aim At Axis Deer Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2022

Reviving Hawaii’s Meat Inspection Program Could Also Take Aim At Axis Deer

Current rules and regulations have become too onerous for local meat producers.