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New Feral Cat Colony Map Could Save Hawaii’s Native Birds — But It’s Secret Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021

New Feral Cat Colony Map Could Save Hawaii’s Native Birds — But It’s Secret

The crowd-sourced map, which hasn't been made public yet, is bound to rankle many locals who regularly feed and care for free-roaming cats.

Hawaii’s Love Affair With Cesspools Is Ruining Its Reefs Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2024

Hawaii’s Love Affair With Cesspools Is Ruining Its Reefs

Reefs are paying the price for new housing developments — and state marine protection alone can't stop human waste from speeding up their demise.

Maui Landfill: $4M Deal Is A Step Toward A Permanent Home For Fire Debris courtesy of Maui County/2024

Maui Landfill: $4M Deal Is A Step Toward A Permanent Home For Fire Debris

The agreement with Nan Inc., which must be approved by the County Council, would provide nearly four times more acreage than a previous deal.

17,000 Axis Deer Were Killed On Maui This Year, But They Just Keep Coming Courtesy: Nameaaea Hoshino/2024

17,000 Axis Deer Were Killed On Maui This Year, But They Just Keep Coming

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

Report: Navy Mismanagement Led To Red Hill Water Contamination Disaster David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024

Report: Navy Mismanagement Led To Red Hill Water Contamination Disaster

UPDATED: The federal inspector general found numerous failures in the Navy’s handling of fuel, water and toxic “forever chemicals” at Pearl Harbor. Congressional representatives called the Navy's conduct "outrageous and unacceptable."

This Remote Hawaiian Island Had Vanished. Here’s Why Its Comeback Is Crucial Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2024

This Remote Hawaiian Island Had Vanished. Here’s Why Its Comeback Is Crucial

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.

Disease Could Kill Most of The Big Island’s ‘Ohi‘a Forests Within 20 Years Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024

Disease Could Kill Most of The Big Island’s ‘Ohi‘a Forests Within 20 Years

Inside the race to save the tree supporting Hawaii's flora, fauna and culture.

Next President Will Shape The Future Of America’s Largest Marine Monument Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2024

Next President Will Shape The Future Of America’s Largest Marine Monument

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

Matson Slows Down To Protect Whales, While Pasha Hawaii Speeds On NOAA/Doug Perrine

Matson Slows Down To Protect Whales, While Pasha Hawaii Speeds On

Whale researchers praised the shipping giant's strides to improve its record, which followed a Civil Beat investigation. Competitor Pasha remains among the worst offenders.

Half Of All Coral Reefs Are Dead. A Maui ‘Super Reef’ Offers Hope Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024

Half Of All Coral Reefs Are Dead. A Maui ‘Super Reef’ Offers Hope

Olowalu reef may be an example of how to survive climate change disaster — just 4 miles from the epicenter of the August 2023 Maui fire.