Hawaii Supreme Court Rebukes State Agencies In East Maui Water Case
The justices found the state’s factual arguments flimsy regarding water diversions affecting the ability to fight the August wildfires.
The Days Of The Army Leasing Land In Hawaii For $1 Are Likely Over. But What’s Next?
The Board of Land and Natural Resources is trying to determine how the state should value thousands of acres long used for military training before leases expire.
Waipio Soccer Fields Will Not Be The Next City Landfill
The Navy, which controls that land, decided to not allow the city to build a new landfill there.
Lahaina’s Wildfire Burned So Hot That Many Dangerous Contaminants Likely Vaporized
Scientists, state officials and the Army Corps of Engineers are finding the burn zone may not be as toxic as initially feared.
Hawaii Governor: State Biosecurity Chief’s Contract Will Not Be Renewed
Gov. Josh Green had discussions with several people before making the decision after critics raised concerns over conflicts of interest.
Kamehameha Highway Just Got $5M To Guard Against Rising Seas. It Will Need Much More
There are tough decisions ahead when it comes to planning for the future of the critical road connecting Windward communities.
Working Group Will Address Lead Contamination At Marine Shooting Range
The Puuloa Range Training Facility has been a source of growing concern.
Proponents Look To Create A New Hawaii Marine Sanctuary ASAP In Case Of A Trump Return
UPDATED: The former president, currently locked in a close race with incumbent Joe Biden, considered changes to Papahanaumokuakea when he was in office.
Biden Administration Sets ‘Forever Chemical’ Limits For Drinking Water
For the first time, the federal government will regulate the presence of toxic PFAS chemicals in drinking water.
Landowner Offers To Donate 5 Acres For Lahaina Fire Debris Dump Site To Avoid Eminent Domain
Komar Maui Properties says it will give the county enough land to handle all 400,000 cubic yards of fire ash and debris, but the county said it needs it all.