Hewa is the opposite of pono, and the Navy’s actions in the Red Hill drinking water crisis and whoever shot a monk seal on Molokai certainly fit the definition.

The Navy can still object to the hearing officer’s proposed decision, which would have to be finalized by a health department deputy director.

Meanwhile, Navy water customers are still being advised not to drink their water.

The Red Hill water crisis is stretching the Navy’s overstretched resources, experts say.

The United States seems to have lost the ability to predict or manage the consequences of its actions abroad or at home.

DOH says it is focusing on mitigating the crisis rather than sanctioning the Navy.

A Honolulu Board of Water Supply expert said the fuel tanks are “entering an end of life phase” but the military wants to decide if any tanks need to be emptied.

Hawaii News Now partnered with Honolulu Civil Beat to put together a digital special report on the crisis.

The economic value of the military presence in Hawaii should be weighed against the environmental and other costs.

The government agencies created a new working group to address the water crisis.