A major rate hike for users of Hawaiʻi’s small boat harbors in 2019 was touted as an overdue adjustment that would ensure boat owners paid fair-use fees and fund critical maintenance projects. Everyone – except many boat owners – seemed to be behind the rise.  The revenue would reduce taxpayer subsidies of a lifestyle enjoyed … Continue reading How The Ala Wai Small Boat Harbor Has Gone From Cash Cow To Eyesore