The End of Maui Sugarcane
Goodbye Sugar. Hello… What? The Pu‘unēnē Mill has ceased production, along with 36,000 acres of sugarcane farming in Maui’s central valley and along the island’s north shore, ending about two centuries of commercial sugar in Hawai‘i.
Empty Isles
No one knows for sure, but urban lore says that if the ships and planes stopped coming, our food supplies might last a few weeks.
In Case of Emergency
From dousing flames, to diving underwater, to scaling mountains, rescuers must be prepared for anything—so they train for everything.
How to Duckdive a Tsunami
Half a year after an industry wipeout, Maui’s surfboard shapers come up for air.
Save Your Skin — and Maui’s Sea Life
Beware of false claims: The terms “reef-safe” and “reef-friendly” are not regulated.
Eat Here Now
On an island where 90 percent of our food is imported, sustainability starts with eating locally.
Living with Climate Change
A warming planet is raising sea levels around the globe. How can we adapt to keep living near the coast?
Short-term Aloha
Transient vacation rentals, long a quiet part of the Maui tourism industry, are a noisy new controversy.
Save the Shaka
Beyond the “shaka,” that friendly thumb-and-pinkie hand waggle that says “hello” in a uniquely local fashio, is an intangible spirit defines these islands.
Fair Game
Axis deer destroy crops and endanger native species. Beleaguered farmers, ranchers and conservationists are taking aim at the problem.
Na Wai ‘Eha
Farmers, environmentalists, and the pressures of development vie for Wailuku's contested streams.
Plant Warriors
Maui Cultural Lands (MCL), a nonprofit dedicated to the reforestation of native flora, leads a weekly expedition up to Hana‘ula on the slopes of Mauna Kahalawai (the West Maui Mountains); planting, watering, weeding and clearing invasive foliage.
Maui EVA & the Smart Grid
The Maui Electric Vehicle Alliance is working to jump start an electric car revolution on the island, helping the environment and gas prices.
The Akaka Bill
In the U.S., Hawaiians are the only native people not recognized as an indigenous nation. Why do some Hawaiians oppose the bill that would grant them autonomy?
GMO Kalo? Get an Educated Opinion
Use these helpful resources to learn more about the GMO kalo (taro) controversy.
Rooting for the Wrong Side?
Supporters say biotechnology creates jobs and fights world hunger. Detractors say it threatens the health of humans and the planet. Can both be right?
Power Plants?
Maui's beleaguered agriculture may provide a green answer to the island's future energy needs.
Drawing Lines in the Sand
Maui’s population is growing. The number of beach parks is not. As pressure mounts, activity companies say the County has left them stranded.