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‘Reduce The Human Footprint At Molokini’: New Study Examines Tourism’s Impact Courtesy of Kevin Weng

‘Reduce The Human Footprint At Molokini’: New Study Examines Tourism’s Impact

Researchers took advantage of the pandemic to see how thousands of snorkelers can change an ecosystem.

Bissen’s Spending Plan For Maui Targets Affordable Housing And A Rainy Day Fund David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

Bissen’s Spending Plan For Maui Targets Affordable Housing And A Rainy Day Fund

The public can weigh in this week on the mayor’s proposed $1.2 billion budget.

Whales Might Be Feeding More In Hawaii. What Does This Say About A Changing Ocean? Marina Riker/Civil Beat/2023/NOAA Permit No. 19655

Whales Might Be Feeding More In Hawaii. What Does This Say About A Changing Ocean?

The findings contradict a general consensus that humpbacks usually just breed in Hawaiian waters then return to feed around Alaska and scientists want to know why.

Ben Lowenthal: A Maui Boy Embraces The Spirit Of Change Courtesy: Ben Lowenthal

Ben Lowenthal: A Maui Boy Embraces The Spirit Of Change

Civil Beat’s newest columnist introduces himself and the world that shaped him.

How Much Is Too Much? Lawmakers Move Forward With Plan To Study Capacity Of Popular Maui Beach Marina Riker/Civil Beat/2022

How Much Is Too Much? Lawmakers Move Forward With Plan To Study Capacity Of Popular Maui Beach

State officials says they already have a plan to tackle parking woes at Makena State Park, but many on Maui are calling for more action.

As Mental Health Crisis Worsens In Hawaii, Psychiatrist Shortage Takes Heavy Toll On Kids Claire Caulfield/Civil Beat/2021

As Mental Health Crisis Worsens In Hawaii, Psychiatrist Shortage Takes Heavy Toll On Kids

State leaders are working to bring some relief to exhausted parents, especially on the neighbor islands.

Historic Effort To Save Hawaii Forest Birds With ‘Mosquito Birth Control’ Hurtles Forward Courtesy: Bret Nainoa Mossman/MFBRP

Historic Effort To Save Hawaii Forest Birds With ‘Mosquito Birth Control’ Hurtles Forward

The world’s first attempt at landscape-scale mosquito control for conservation holds promising health benefits for people too.

Maui Clerk Rejects Petition Over Riki Hokama’s Residency Ludwig Laab/Civil Beat/2022

Maui Clerk Rejects Petition Over Riki Hokama’s Residency

Questions about whether the County Council candidate met eligibility requirements to run for the Lanai seat lingered for months after the election.

Maui Solar Project Stokes Concerns About Climate-Fueled Fire And Flooding Risks Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2022

Maui Solar Project Stokes Concerns About Climate-Fueled Fire And Flooding Risks

The Paeahu solar farm, located in a dryland forest, would operate a short distance from a residential subdivision.