Years in the making, the transfer of Hā‘ena Beach Park from the county to the state is intended to alleviate longstanding parking issues and reclaim access for residents.
Environment
Posted inBeyond Hawaiʻi
After A Lawsuit, USDA Agrees To Share Climate Risk Data With Farmers
Now, even if the webpages come down again, the data can remain public.
Posted inMauna Kea
The Thirty Meter Telescope Is Still Alive — For Now
The TMT project is back under consideration for federal support, but it must complete a final design phase without taxpayer assistance.
Posted inHawaiʻi Grown
The Success Of Hawaiʻi’s Food And Farm Bills Could Depend On One Thing
As Hawaiʻi continues to pinch pennies and fill holes created by federal cuts, lawmakers may have to choose between bills designed to bolster local food or fight invasive species.
Posted inClimate Change
Climate Funding Under New Hawai‘i Tax Could Be Cut By Millions
Legislation to instead charge a per-passenger fee would recoup less than half of all the green fee revenues cruise ships were expected to generate.
Posted inEnvironment
Did Boat Salvage Law Save The State Money? Auditor Says No One Knows
The state’s boating division doesn’t do enough, a new report found, to recover costs from those responsible for stranded and grounded vessels.
Posted inEnvironment
‘Just Break The Chicken’s Neck’: Bill Would Let Residents Kill Feral Chickens
Hawaiʻi lawmakers are weighing tougher ways to deal with the feral birds, as residents complain about noise, mess, and growing flocks.
Posted inBig Island
Hawaiʻi Volcano: Neighborhoods Still Littered With Ash And Debris
The Pāhoa Aquatic Center remains closed and communities are still cleaning up.
Posted inEnvironment
Governor Asks Lawmakers For $126M In Green Fee Projects
Some lawmakers are questioning the administration’s plan to fund the projects through a combination of the new fee and bonds.