Thomas Heaton – Honolulu Civil Beat https://www.civilbeat.org/author/thomas-heaton/ Honolulu Civil Beat - Investigative Reporting Thu, 19 Dec 2024 06:59:51 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.2 Hawaiʻi Braces To Protect Milk Supply As Bird Flu Spreads On The Mainland https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/12/hawai%ca%bbi-braces-to-protect-milk-supply-as-bird-flu-spreads-on-the-mainland/ Thu, 19 Dec 2024 10:01:00 +0000 https://www.civilbeat.org/?p=1687390

Bird flu has been found in dairy cows in 16 states and in more than 60 humans on the mainland so far this year.

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Bird flu has been found in dairy cows in 16 states and in more than 60 humans on the mainland so far this year.

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Hawaiʻi Hemp Growers Say New State Rules Will Put Them Out Of Business https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/12/hawaii-hemp-growers-say-new-state-rules-will-put-them-out-of-business/ Tue, 17 Dec 2024 10:01:00 +0000 https://www.civilbeat.org/?p=1686171

The hemp industry says CBD products are vital to its survival, and suggests limiting sales to people 21 and older.

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The hemp industry says CBD products are vital to its survival, and suggests limiting sales to people 21 and older.

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How To Keep Hawaiʻi Better-Fed, According To Food-Security Advocates https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/12/food-security-advocates-talk-about-how-to-keep-hawai%ca%bbi-better-fed/ Wed, 11 Dec 2024 10:01:00 +0000 https://www.civilbeat.org/?p=1685721

Communities and government need to collaborate better, and disasters laid the problems bare, summit attendees told.

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Communities and government need to collaborate better, and disasters laid the problems bare, summit attendees told.

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Hawaii Farmers Face Risk of Crime Daily. Is A Killing Enough To Spur Reform? https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/12/hawaii-farmers-face-risk-of-crime-daily-is-a-murder-enough-to-spur-reform/ Thu, 05 Dec 2024 10:01:00 +0000 https://www.civilbeat.org/?p=1684590

Lawmakers are considering creating an agricultural crime commission and other measures to bolster laws that apply to agricultural theft, vandalism and trespass. 

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Lawmakers are considering creating an agricultural crime commission and other measures to bolster laws that apply to agricultural theft, vandalism and trespass. 

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You Thought $9 For A Dozen Eggs Was Bad? Bird Flu Might Make It Even Worse https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/11/you-thought-9-for-a-dozen-eggs-was-bad-bird-flu-might-make-it-even-worse/ Wed, 27 Nov 2024 10:01:00 +0000 https://www.civilbeat.org/?p=1683757

Local chickens are in good health -- but they face a potential threat.

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Local chickens are in good health -- but they face a potential threat.

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Dole’s Wahiawa Dam Is A Hazard. Now The State Is A Step Closer To Buying It https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/11/doles-wahiawa-dam-is-a-hazard-now-the-state-is-a-step-closer-to-buying-it/ Mon, 25 Nov 2024 10:01:00 +0000 https://www.civilbeat.org/?p=1682988

Upgrading aging infrastructure is key to agriculture's future in Hawaii, but there are also safety concerns.

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Upgrading aging infrastructure is key to agriculture's future in Hawaii, but there are also safety concerns.

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Safer Buildings Vs More Housing: How New Building Codes May Impact Hawaii https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/11/can-hawaii-have-safer-buildings-and-more-housing/ Wed, 20 Nov 2024 10:01:00 +0000 https://www.civilbeat.org/?p=1682336

He put them on hiatus after the Maui fires, but Josh Green wants to fast-forward to the most modern codes.

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He put them on hiatus after the Maui fires, but Josh Green wants to fast-forward to the most modern codes.

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17,000 Axis Deer Were Killed On Maui This Year, But They Just Keep Coming https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/11/17000-axis-deer-were-killed-on-maui-this-year-but-they-just-keep-coming/ Fri, 15 Nov 2024 10:01:00 +0000 https://www.civilbeat.org/?p=1681733

A herd recently threatened the Maui Nui Botanical Gardens. Hawaii is upping its effort to control the population.

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A herd recently threatened the Maui Nui Botanical Gardens. Hawaii is upping its effort to control the population.

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Money For New State Fire Marshal Isn’t Nearly Enough, Fire Council Says https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/11/money-for-new-state-fire-marshal-isnt-nearly-enough-fire-council-says/ Fri, 08 Nov 2024 10:01:00 +0000 https://www.civilbeat.org/?p=1680584

The State Fire Council will recommend spending far more than the Legislature has approved for the new office.

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The State Fire Council will recommend spending far more than the Legislature has approved for the new office.

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Ke Hānai Nei ʻO UH I Nā Iʻa Ma Mānoa E Māhuahua Ai Ko Hawaiʻi ʻOihana Mahi Iʻa https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/11/ke-hanai-nei-%ca%bbo-uh-i-na-i%ca%bba-ma-manoa-e-mahuahua-ai-ko-hawai%ca%bbi-%ca%bboihana-mahi-i%ca%bba/ Fri, 08 Nov 2024 00:37:29 +0000 https://www.civilbeat.org/?p=1680861

Na kekahi kūkulu hou e hoʻoikaika i nā iʻa ma nā loko iʻa Hawaiʻi. 

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Na kekahi kūkulu hou e hoʻoikaika i nā iʻa ma nā loko iʻa Hawaiʻi. 

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