A bill proposed by state Rep. Sean Quinlan would bar siting landfills over aquifers but loosen restrictions against placing them near communities.

The county has thrown its support behind bills that address needs beyond the ongoing recovery from the August 2023 fires.

Just like in Lahaina, residents returning to assess damage could be exposed to toxins in the ash of burned buildings and vehicles.

The added protection for the environmentally and culturally sensitive area in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands is set to take effect in March.

Draft legislation proposes consolidating programs under a renamed Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity, but critics say the agency already has a spotty track record on invasive species.

The City and County of Honolulu wants to build it in Wahiawā, but some lawmakers ask if there are alternatives.

Kahaluʻu Bay on the Big Island has become a focal point for blending science, tourist education and cultural know-how. So far, hopeful signs abound.

A movement is taking hold to restore the original Hawaiian names of places and species.

Donʻt be fooled by the mayor’s announcement about a Wahiawā site. Itʻs far from a done deal.