Congressman Worries Wespac Proposal Is A Gateway To Commercial Fishing In Monument
The regional council wants to allow fishing in protected waters via “customary exchange,” drawing the ire of Papahanaumokuakea’s Hawaiian stewards.
Renewable Energy Projects Are Back On Track After Pandemic Lull
Supply chain challenges are easing, allowing Hawaii utilities to step up efforts to go green by 2045.
Banyan Tree Wasp Infestation Highlights Urban Decay In Hilo Waterfront
The plight of some 50 banyan trees near downtown Hilo puts a spotlight on Banyan Drive’s deeper, longstanding troubles.
Opponents Of West Kauai Energy Project Want More Environmental Scrutiny
The solar-charged hydro power concept would be the first of its kind in the world.
Hawaii Kids ‘Connect These Dots’ To Understand Climate Change
From public schools on the Westside to private schools in Honolulu, teachers are finding creative ways to educate — and empower — students facing the effects of a warming planet.
Task Force: Hawaii Needs To Remove Thousands Of Cesspools Sooner Than Planned
Many families can’t afford the conversion costs, and coming up with the funds to rid the state of all those cesspools will be daunting.
Data Shows Hawaii Shippers Are Regularly Breaking Speed Limits In Sensitive Whale Zones
UPDATED: Matson and Pasha Hawaii are ignoring calls to slow down. But other major shippers have heeded requests to protect endangered whales.
Endangered Bird Poised To Get Hundreds Of Thousands Of Protected Acres In Hawaii
Conservationists took the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to court last year to spur action that was overdue for the imperiled native honeycreeper.
City Delays Landfill Decision, Again
Mayor Rick Blangiardi said the city needs two more years to find a replacement for Waimanalo Gulch.
Used Motor Oil Stockpile To Be Shipped Offshore Longterm
The state’s largest processor of used motor oil is at full capacity and will start shipping fluid out in the next few days.