Sustainable Coastlines Hawaii and partners launched a composting operation in Waimanalo that they hope will revolutionize the way Oahu disposes of food waste.

Three stories show the range of tactics that those in power use to silence critics and those they prefer to ignore. But there are forums for fighting back.

“If we want to transition to a different economic model, we need to invest in those alternative industries before deciding how to limit our hotel and lodging options so that we do not negatively impact those whose jobs rely on them.”

Particularly sharp exchanges between Josh Green and Kai Kahele suggest this campaign season will be a scrappy spectacle.

The proposals come in the wake of high-profile bribery charges against elected officials.

Joe Logan took the oath of office during a formal ceremony held about two weeks after he was privately sworn-in.

“Kauai is a sustainable, sovereign and self-sufficient island that needs to turn its focus inside, not outside, and take care of all local needs first.”

Bar owners struggled amidst strict restrictions during the pandemic. Now they hope city officials can implement reforms to the Honolulu Liquor Commission.

Early research suggests that parental stress has more of an impact on childhood development and wellbeing than whether kids are wearing masks.

More than 1,000 Air National Guard citizen-airmen are performing space jobs in Hawaii, Alaska, California, Colorado, Florida, New York, Ohio and Guam.

For many, Hawaiian immersion education is geographically out-of-reach. A new virtual learning platform aims to make it more accessible.

“Oahu could care less about us and we could care less about them. So it’s no surprise we get little concern. We like it that way. So in return, just leave us alone!”

“I think we need to continue with development projects like Lima Ola affordable housing project and support the development of additional family units and rentals on existing properties.”

The most compelling argument for the de-extinction of any species is the return of the ecosystem services they provide.

“My focus would be to help local families build on their own property by creating incentives and reducing the financial barriers for additional dwelling units and rental units.”

“We need to assure that broadband opportunities reach all areas of our island.”

The eminent domain resolution now moves to the full County Council for consideration at its July 15 meeting.

“I would like to see our county work with our state to go after federal infrastructure dollars to invest in helping our homeowners with converting to septic or hooking up to our sewer where possible.”

“The root of our traffic problem is that Lihue has the majority of jobs on Kauai, but only a quarter of the island’s housing.”

More states are lifting or reforming regulations governing the opening of new dialysis facilities.