Guest Contributor
Teresa Dawson
Constant Flooding in Mapunapuna May Lead State To Cut Lease Payments
Businesses that rent from DLNR in Mapunapuna can ask for rent reductions when their leases come up for renewal.
The Cost Of Hilton’s Friday Fireworks Just Went Up
A state board recently voted to raise the rent for public land the popular Waikiki show needs as a safety zone.
Ridding Lehua Island Of Rats Is A Potentially Dangerous Challenge
The seabird sanctuary near Niihau is home to rats that officials would like to eradicate — if they can do it safely.
Sea Level Rise May Be Worse Than Previously Thought
Scenarios vary widely, but experts say planners shouldn’t ignore the high-end possibilities.
Are Hawaii’s Wind Farms Killing Too Many Hoary Bats?
Wind farm operators have agreed to pay for research into the impact of their facilities on Hawaii’s endangered hoary bat.
Kauai Utility Wins Lease For Hydro Project in Kekaha
The project could provide energy as well as irrigation needs on the island.
Council Wants Money For Fishers Hurt By Monument Expansion
But critics say it’s doubtful the fishing industry will suffer much harm from the expansion of Papahanaumokuakea based on prior catch records.
Study: Several Common Drugs Could Leach Into Oahu’s Groundwater
What’s in our wastewater can ultimately end up in our aquifers. A UH graduate student studied which contaminants are most likely to leach.
Navy Poised To Clean Pearl Harbor Sediment Contamination
The $60 million cleanup is an effort to create an environment that may make it again safe to eat the fish.