
Hawaii Governor Renews Call To Charge Visitors A Climate Impact Fee
Green’s latest proposal calls for a one-time payment of $25 when checking into a hotel or rental unit, but it could also involve an increase to the hotel tax.

Advocates Push For Implementation Of New Management System For Kaena Point
The Waianae community also wants more efforts to restore Makua Beach and Keawaula Beach to their former glory.

Will A New Order Shut The Door On Future Rooftop Solar Across Hawaii?
Industry and environmental leaders are calling the recent decision on solar power a ‘drastic misstep.’ Hawaiian Electric disagrees.

After the Fire, Lahaina鈥檚 Whales Are Left in the Lurch
The August 2023 blaze torched the town鈥檚 harbor, disrupting a spotting network crucial to saving entangled whales.

Maui Has An Axis Deer Problem. So The State Has Put A Price On Their Tails
Landowners will get paid for killing the deer as part of a new animal control program run by the Department of Land and Natural Resources.

Maui Council OKs Olowalu As Dump Site For Lahaina Wildfire Waste
The mayor reiterated his promise to only use the location on a temporary basis.

Video Of Makiki Ditch Debris Flow Sparks Discussion Of Who’s To Blame
Heavy rain this week led to a deluge of household items flowing down waterways toward the ocean, and residents say the problem has gotten worse.

Heavy Rain Washed Fire-Related Contaminants Into The Ocean Off Lahaina. How Bad Is It?
A massive brown plume has scientists worried despite protective measures aimed at preventing toxic runoff.

Oahu’s Rolling Blackouts Stemmed From A Series Of Unfortunate Events
They occurred as the island grows more dependent on solar energy. But the previous blackouts, in 2015, were caused by fossil-fuel plants.

Ewa Beach Residents Left In The Dark About Possible Lead Contamination From Marines’ Shooting Range
A state lawmaker is refusing to share a taxpayer-funded lab report while endorsing a Marine-backed plan community leaders oppose.