Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
Hawaii’s Ag Corp. Is Putting Up Remainder Of Its Land For Lease
The corporation said the move signaled a new era of transparency for the agency.
Catherine Toth Fox/Civil Beat/2023
Catherine Toth Fox: How One Kailua Teacher Enriched Learning Through A Gardening Program
A school campus has been transformed into a zero-waste food source.
Courtesy: Blue Ocean Mariculture
Hawaii’s Aquaculture Industry Is Set To Boom But It Needs State Help
State support has been lean, but the industry has attracted global recognition for its innovations.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023
Hawaii To Battle Invasive Beetle By Restricting Plant Material Shipments
In addition to the state’s interim rules, drones are being used to drop pesticides.
Courtesy: DLNR/2023
Federal Wildfire Grant Opportunities Open For Hawaii
Three grants are now available to help Hawaii’s landowners fortify their wildfire defenses.
Ronen Zilberman/Civil Beat
Hawaii Will Receive Another $3.5 Million For Food Security Microgrants
The money will be distributed across Hawaii to bolster community-level food security.
Thomas Heaton/Civil Beat/2023
Fast-Growing And Fire-Resistant Grasses Are Flourishing In Hawaii
Grass from East Indian sugarcane to African Guinea grass have been introduced to Hawaii for centuries, predating the state’s increased risk of wildfire.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023
Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle Found On Maui
The beetle was found dead in a bag of compost at a Maui big box store during routine survey work.
Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2023
Hawaii Needs To Build Hundreds More Miles Of Firebreaks To Protect Against Wildfire
Fire officials and landowners have known for years about gaps in Hawaii’s firebreaks and fuelbreaks. The problem boils down to money and cooperation.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023
Maui’s Fire And Winds Also Took A Toll On Farmers And Ranchers
The state’s ag industry mobilized to provide aid and the state bought feed, but ranchers need rain to grow grass soon.