With Governor David Ige’s signing of Act 120 in June, the state Department of Health edged closer to tackling the public health threat posed by the tens of thousands of cesspools scattered throughout the islands that discharge an estimated 50 … Continued
A lot of research has been released over the years about the impacts of climate change on Hawai`i. Scientists have found a drastic increase the number of “fire weather” days over the past several decades. They’ve predicted a rise in … Continued
When it comes to meeting the state’s goal of becoming largely energy self-sufficient in the next few decades, “we’re not gonna get too far if we don’t tackle transportation,” says Chris Yunker, head of the state Department of Business, Economic Development … Continued
The October 2015 PDF contains articles that have since been modified. The article in this issue on cesspools includes statements that have been clarified. Please see the link to the individual story, “DOH, UH Studies Find Growing Evidence Of Cesspool Impacts to Coast, Potable … Continued
This article has been corrected regarding Kernot’s plans for his Sunset property. William Kernot, who owns and operates vacation rentals fronting some of the most famous surf spots on O`ahu’s North Shore, is facing yet another winter without the shoreline … Continued
Board Imposes $9,400 Fine For Damages to Historic Sites It’s not every day that the state Board of Land and Natural Resources imposes fines for damages to archaeologicalsites and when it has, those fines have been pretty meager. So when the … Continued
From the discussion at the August 11 meeting of the Commission on Water Resource Management, it looks like allegations of water waste in West Kaua`i will likely be resolved only through a contested case hearing. Both sides in the dispute … Continued
“Wow. Where do I begin?” said a stunned Mike Buck. Buck, along with the rest of the state Commission on Water Resource Management (CWRM), had just heard state deputy attorney general Myra Kaichi suggest that members of the public wanting … Continued
Although it’s standard for the state Commission on Water Resource Management to seek information about how diverted stream water is being used so that it can determine if those uses are reasonable and beneficial under the state Water Code, the … Continued
The 23rd annual Hawai`i Conservation Conference, held last month, brought some 1,300 scientists, natural resource managers, and students to the University of Hawai`i-Hilo. For four days, participants criss-crossed the lush, sprawling campus as they walked from one symposium … Continued