Should the Honolulu Department of Planning and Permitting’s delay in acting on an agricultural subdivision permit for lands result in an automatic approval? And is there a process by which a landowner can appeal a determination by the DPP that … Continued
At the July 15 meeting of the Commission on Water Resource Management, commissioner Aurora Kagawa-Viviani was puzzled by a staff proposal to have the commission give its approval to proceed with development of a “first-generation” adaptive management plan for the … Continued
At the July 15 meeting of the Commission on Water Resource Management, director Ciara Kahahane provided a description of the funds available to support development of an Adaptive Management Plan for the Keauhou Aquifer Sector Area. There was an unspecified … Continued
Mala Wharf Remand: On July 28, the Intermediate Court of Appeals issued an order remanding to the 2nd Circuit Court a case involving the Board of Land and Natural Resources’ denial of a contested case hearing to groups and individuals … Continued
On March 25, the U.S. Air Force published a notice that it intended to prepare an environmental assessment in anticipation of building two landing pads at Johnston Atoll. The pads would be part of the Air Force’s “Rocket Cargo Vanguard … Continued
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In the weeks leading up to the trial of three men accused of defrauding the County of Hawaiʻi by scheming to acquire and then resell affordable housing credits, the U.S. District Court for the District of Hawaiʻi has seen a … Continued
Years before Hawaiʻi County housing official Alan Rudo became involved in the affordable housing schemes that led eventually to federal charges against him and three other individuals, the federal prosecutor is alleging that Rudo and two of the other men … Continued
Since December 12, 2023, Launiupoko Water Company, Inc., has been involved in a case before the state Public Utilities Commission, seeking approval for increased rates for its sale of potable water to its customers on agricultural lands in West Maui … Continued
In Memoriam: On March 5, Jonathan Starr passed away in Woodstock, New York. He will be remembered in Hawaiʻi for his advocacy for clean water and clean government. He chaired the Maui County Planning Commission and the Democratic Party, served … Continued