But it’s not nearly as big as others that stretch out in communities in the Western U.S.
Neighbor Islands
Posted inEnvironment, Hawaiʻi, Maui
Study: Large Cane Burns Linked to Acute Respiratory Distress
A Maui Department of Health official says field burning should be limited to 75 acres or less at a time.
Posted inHomelessness, Kauaʻi, Uncategorized
Kauai Homeless Encampment to Be Cleared
Property owners are planning to clear land in Lihue that’s been home to a group of homeless people for at least several months.
Posted inKauaʻi, Uncategorized
What Is Killing Kauai’s Chickens?
An investigation into the chicken deaths is underway with bird parts flown to Honolulu for testing.
Posted inEnergy, Hawaiʻi, Maui
Maui Gives State Utility Regulators an Earful on NextEra Deal
The Hawaii Public Utilities Commission held its first of seven listening sessions on the proposed sale of Hawaiian Electric Industries to NextEra Energy.
Posted inMaui, Uncategorized
Maui County Hires Firm to Study Utility Options
The county has hired Guernsey to look at alternative business models for the electric utility company on Maui.
Posted inKauaʻi, Uncategorized
Kauai Policeman Charged With Negligent Homicide in Pedestrian Fatality
Victim had already been hit by a car and was run over a second time by the officer was responding to the scene.
Posted inHawaiʻi, Maui, Politics
Maui County Plans to Post List of Lobbyists Online
A simple request from a citizen leads to a colorful exchange with a county attorney and, eventually, a change in policy.
Posted inMaui, Uncategorized
Maui Group Raises $25,000 for Legal Fees to Stop Cane Burning
A lawsuit filed last month seeks a preliminary injunction to stop cane burning operations on the basis that the activity is illegal and is putting the public’s health at risk.