(Thomas Heaton/Civil Beat/2024)
Hawaiʻi Braces To Protect Milk Supply As Bird Flu Spreads On The Mainland
Bird flu has been found in dairy cows in 16 states and in more than 60 humans on the mainland so far this year.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
Hawaiʻi Hemp Growers Say New State Rules Will Put Them Out Of Business
The hemp industry says CBD products are vital to its survival, and suggests limiting sales to people 21 and older.
Courtesy: Chef Hui
How To Keep Hawaiʻi Better-Fed, According To Food-Security Advocates
Communities and government need to collaborate better, and disasters laid the problems bare, summit attendees told.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023
Hawaii Farmers Face Risk of Crime Daily. Is A Killing Enough To Spur Reform?
Lawmakers are considering creating an agricultural crime commission and other measures to bolster laws that apply to agricultural theft, vandalism and trespass.
Courtesy: Lynold Acasio/2022
You Thought $9 For A Dozen Eggs Was Bad? Bird Flu Might Make It Even Worse
Local chickens are in good health -- but they face a potential threat.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024
Dole’s Wahiawa Dam Is A Hazard. Now The State Is A Step Closer To Buying It
Upgrading aging infrastructure is key to agriculture's future in Hawaii, but there are also safety concerns.
Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2024
Safer Buildings Vs More Housing: How New Building Codes May Impact Hawaii
He put them on hiatus after the Maui fires, but Josh Green wants to fast-forward to the most modern codes.
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.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024
Money For New State Fire Marshal Isn’t Nearly Enough, Fire Council Says
The State Fire Council will recommend spending far more than the Legislature has approved for the new office.
