The argument of the leeward parties centers on the promise of diversified agriculture to turn the central O`ahu plains into a horn of plenty for local markets. Use of the windward water in support of this enterprise, leeward attorneys argued, … Continued
The Waiahole Ditch is owned by Waiahole Irrigation Co., which is itself a subsidiary of Amfac/JMB-Hawai`i, Inc. Bert Hatton, vice president of WIC, told the Water Commission about the company’s expectations and plans for continued operation of the ditch. The … Continued
In late December, the Water Commission heard testimony on the motion for a reconsideration of the order denying “existing use” status to several parties who had been denied use of Waiahole water in August 1995, when the commission issued its … Continued
“But the figures, you know — we get all confused with it; it doesn’t add up.” -Buddy Nobriga, Water Commissioner One of the arguments mounted by the leeward parties in the Waiahole ditch contested case concerns the ability of Waiahole … Continued
Boating Division Can’t Keep Track Of Accounts, It Admits to Land Board The Board of Land and Natural Resources has ordered its Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation to prepare a report on the problems the division is having in … Continued
The Campbell Industrial Park lot once occupied by the Chem-Wood Treatment Co. is heavily contaminated with a variety of chemicals used to make lumber termite-resistant during the 15 years that the company was in business. Among the contaminants are pentachlorophenol, … Continued
Here’s a short list of elements contained in the proposed settlement between Bishop Estate and Kaiser, on the one hand, and the City and County of Honolulu on the other: At Golf Course 5 and 6: This 30-acre area is … Continued
Of the eight court cases filed by Bishop Estate and Kaiser, just one (84-0389) has been litigated. The outcome of that lawsuit, appealed all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court, was in favor of the city. U.S. District Judge … Continued
Kekaha wai `ole o na Kona. Waterless Kekaha of the Kona district. Kekaha in Kona, Hawai`i, is known for the scarcity of water, but is dearly loved by its inhabitants. – `Olelo No`eau Mary Kawena Pukui At the end of … Continued