He was 57 years old, visiting from Washington, D.C.
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Posted inHawaiʻi
Contaminated Water: When Should The Public Be Warned?
The state found high levels of bacteria in a Kauai stream, but posted no warnings because the waste is from animals. Surfrider Foundation says that’s a problem statewide.
Posted inBig Island, Hawaiʻi, Honolulu, Kauaʻi, Maui
Why The Big Island Is So Unhealthy
In a national study of health at the county level, Oahu ranks highest in the Aloha State and the Big Island lowest.
Posted inBig Island, Energy, Uncategorized
EPA Fines Hawaii’s Geothermal Plant Operator
The operator of Hawaii’s sole geothermal power plant is fined more than $76,000 for accidental chemical releases in 2013.
Posted inBig Island, Energy
When People Power Meets Electricity On The Big Island
NextEra Energy’s proposed takeover of Hawaii’s century-old utility has sparked a renewed effort to establish an electric utility co-op on Hawaii Island.
Posted inPodcasts
Pod Squad: Kauai Police Chief — Body Cam Effort Has Been ‘Difficult’
Chief Darryl Perry is moving ahead with the camera program despite concerns of the police union and intends to start using the cameras very soon.
Posted inHawaiʻi, Kauaʻi, Police Accountability
Kauai Police Chief Vows To Implement Body Cams Despite Union Concerns
Kauai is poised to become the first Hawaii police department to implement a body camera program. But its negotiations with the police union could affect how other agencies move forward.
Posted inLiving Hawaii
Living Hawaii: Kauai’s Search For Cheaper Electricity
A time-of-use pilot project on Kauai is expected to bring down costs for people who sign up for it. But it could have future payoffs for all customers.
Posted inBig Island, Hawaiʻi, Mauna Kea, Thirty Meter Telescope, University of Hawaii
Poll: Half Of Native Hawaiians Still Oppose Building The TMT
Support for the telescope on Mauna Kea remains high among other ethnic groups, but a long work stoppage hasn’t cooled Native Hawaiian opposition.