Nathan Eagle – Honolulu Civil Beat https://www.civilbeat.org/author/neagle/ Honolulu Civil Beat - Investigative Reporting Thu, 09 Jan 2025 19:47:24 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 He Aha Ia Mea He Inoa? Ke Hoʻi Nei Nā Mea Noiʻi I Ko Hawaiʻi Piko https://www.civilbeat.org/2025/01/he-aha-ia-mea-he-inoa-ke-ho%ca%bbi-nei-na-mea-noi%ca%bbi-i-ko-hawai%ca%bbi-piko/ Thu, 09 Jan 2025 10:01:00 +0000 https://www.civilbeat.org/?p=1690178

Ke hoʻolaha hou nei kekahi papahana i nā inoa maoli o ko Hawaiʻi mau mea he wahi a he lāhulu. 

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Ke hoʻolaha hou nei kekahi papahana i nā inoa maoli o ko Hawaiʻi mau mea he wahi a he lāhulu. 

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What’s In A Name? Scientists Are Tying Hawaiian Islands Back To Their Roots https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/12/scientists-tying-hawaiian-islands-to-roots/ Thu, 26 Dec 2024 10:01:00 +0000 https://www.civilbeat.org/?p=1687883

A movement is taking hold to restore the original Hawaiian names of places and species.

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A movement is taking hold to restore the original Hawaiian names of places and species.

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VIDEO: Behind The Story — Guardians Of The Deep https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/12/video-behind-the-story-guardians-of-the-deep/ Wed, 11 Dec 2024 10:01:00 +0000 https://www.civilbeat.org/?p=1685130

Civil Beat deputy editor Nathan Eagle joined scientists on a three-week expedition in Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument.

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Civil Beat deputy editor Nathan Eagle joined scientists on a three-week expedition in Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument.

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A ‘Devil’ Seaweed Is Spreading Inside Hawaiʻi’s Most Protected Place https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/12/a-devil-seaweed-is-spreading-inside-hawai%ca%bbis-most-protected-place/ Wed, 11 Dec 2024 10:01:00 +0000 https://www.civilbeat.org/?p=1685234

An invasive algae has wrecked huge sections of reef in Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument. Scientists are racing to find out what it is, where it came from and whether anything can stop it.

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An invasive algae has wrecked huge sections of reef in Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument. Scientists are racing to find out what it is, where it came from and whether anything can stop it.

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This Remote Hawaiian Island Had Vanished. Here’s Why Its Comeback Is Crucial https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/11/this-remote-hawaiian-island-had-vanished-heres-why-its-comeback-is-crucial/ Thu, 14 Nov 2024 10:01:00 +0000 https://www.civilbeat.org/?p=1680029

The storm destroyed a primary nesting site for endangered sea turtles and monk seals. East Island's reemergence in this remote atoll has become an unexpected sign of resilience against climate change.

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The storm destroyed a primary nesting site for endangered sea turtles and monk seals. East Island's reemergence in this remote atoll has become an unexpected sign of resilience against climate change.

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Maui Voters Wait Hours To Cast Ballots https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/11/maui-voters-wait-hours-to-cast-ballots/ Wed, 06 Nov 2024 03:34:49 +0000 https://www.civilbeat.org/?p=1680206

It's the first general election since thousands were displaced in last year's wildfires.

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It's the first general election since thousands were displaced in last year's wildfires.

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Next President Will Shape The Future Of America’s Largest Marine Monument https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/11/next-president-will-shape-the-future-of-americas-largest-marine-monument/ Mon, 04 Nov 2024 10:01:00 +0000 https://www.civilbeat.org/?p=1678466

With the effects of climate change bearing down, the race is on to ensure Papahānaumokuākea remains protected.

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With the effects of climate change bearing down, the race is on to ensure Papahānaumokuākea remains protected.

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Maui County Council Incumbents Are Cruising On To The General Election https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/08/maui-county-council-incumbents-are-cruising-on-to-the-general-election/ Sun, 11 Aug 2024 05:28:33 +0000 https://www.civilbeat.org/?p=1665308

UPDATED: Voters cast ballots in the primary for who they want to represent Upcountry and South Maui.

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UPDATED: Voters cast ballots in the primary for who they want to represent Upcountry and South Maui.

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The View From Above: How Far We’ve Come Since The Maui Fires https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/08/the-view-from-above-how-far-weve-come-since-the-maui-fires/ Wed, 07 Aug 2024 10:01:00 +0000 https://www.civilbeat.org/?p=1663002

Here's what progress has looked like from an aerial perspective over the past year in Lahaina, Upcountry and Olowalu.

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Here's what progress has looked like from an aerial perspective over the past year in Lahaina, Upcountry and Olowalu.

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This South Maui Race Is Likely To Determine The Balance Of Power On The County Council https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/07/the-balance-of-power-on-the-county-council-could-swing-with-whoever-wins-south-maui/ Thu, 25 Jul 2024 10:01:00 +0000 https://www.civilbeat.org/?p=1661497

The Aug. 8 fires emboldened politicians to crack down on the proliferation of short-term rentals to deal with a growing housing crisis. Now it's an election issue.

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The Aug. 8 fires emboldened politicians to crack down on the proliferation of short-term rentals to deal with a growing housing crisis. Now it's an election issue.

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