USDA officials said with no vegetation left on thousands of acres, there's a need to prevent sedimentation before the wet season arrives.
Reusing glass bottles and other food containers will help reduce waste and lower the cost of food.
The state panel heard passionate testimony from Lahaina residents and many others during its first meeting on the island since the Aug. 8 tragedy.
Federal agencies are relying on West Maui locals to identify cultural and archeological artifacts in the ruins of August's deadly wildfires.
Hawaii officials are investigating potential harm to seabirds and an endangered native bee species that relied on the area.
The geologist, educator and voyager is tackling climate challenges with community-based solutions.
It has been almost a year since Honolulu requested a two-year extension for finding a replacement site for Waimanalo Gulch.
State health and education officials say it's safe for kids to come back but some parents and teachers have doubts.
Government needs to speed up its approval process and invest in research infrastructure to defeat a list of environmentally and economically threatening pests, experts say.
Concerns over the potential loss of land in the town began almost immediately.