The state Board of Agriculture has recently approved grants to support the testing of pineapple strains genetically engineered to resist pests and viruses. The approval was given at the board’s December meeting. The board also gave grants to support development … Continued
With Reservations, Land Board Approves Rock Revetment Along Maui Coastal Road The exasperation was evident in Tim Johns’ voice. “Resources continue to take a backseat to DOT, tourism, whatever is next,” Johns said, commenting on the request of the Highways … Continued
State Already Does Enough To Ensure Food In your December 1999 editorial, “State Must Do More to Make Food Safe”, you alleged that Department of Health understated the risks of eating cucumbers contaminated with heptachlor expoxide (HE), claiming that the … Continued
The Department of Land and Natural Resources has come under fire lately for its issuance of shoreline certifications to developers despite ongoing appeals. Under state law, most development along the coast requires, as a condition of its permit, a state-approved, … Continued
Daniel Medeiros, a maintenance worker-turned teacher at Ka`ala Farm, steps gently over rocks and around the trees that cover the ancient Hawaiian sites tucked within Wai`anae Valley. He sometimes tours the area with the fourth-grade children who come to the … Continued