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.
On A Mission To Save Hawaii’s Most Endangered Native Plants From Extinction
Exploratory botanist Steve Perlman descends remote cliff faces in one the country’s few places where the age of botanical discovery remains far from over.
Why The Fishing Industry Wants More Say On Papahanaumokuakea
As federal officials sift through public comments on national monuments, supporters of Hawaii commercial fishermen say they merit special consideration.
Endangered Hawaiian Monk Seal Gives Birth On Waikiki Beach
It’s the first such birth on the busy beach in at least several decades, according to NOAA.
Hawaii Loses A Fishery Council Seat After Governor’s Fumble
The governor’s office failed to submit nominees for two at-large seats by the federal聽deadline, but a U.S. territory stepped up to聽save one.
Big Island Dairy Sued Over Water Pollution Concerns
The complaint claims the company is violating the Clean Water Act by聽fouling ocean-bound gulches with animal waste.
Blown Deadlines Weaken Hawaii’s Voice On Federal Fishery Council
Both environmentalists and commercial tuna fishermen are upset about lost opportunities after the governor’s office didn’t submit Wespac nominees on time.
DLNR Urges Ige To Veto Bill Phasing Out Aquarium Fishing In Hawaii
The head of Hawaii’s aquatic resource division said he’s not sure lawmakers “knew what they were doing” when they passed the bill.
How HECO Is Trying To Modernize Its Electric Grid
Hawaiian Electric is drafting a new strategy after regulators rejected an earlier $736 million proposal in part because it didn’t serve solar users well.
535 Scientists Want Trump To Leave Hawaii’s Marine Monument Alone
The group signed a letter emphasizing how protected reserves help the economy and biodiversity.