“Kona land designated as wilderness.” So read the headline over an article in the May 17, 2003, Honolulu Star-Bulletin. The article, by reporter Rod Thompson, described how Governor Linda Lingle had signed a bill “creating a 22,000-acre wilderness area in … Continued
Seven years ago, [i]Environment Hawai’i[/i] reported on the state’s lease of an acre of privately owned vacant land at Ma’alaea Harbor, on Maui’s southern coast. The lease, with real estate agent Don Williams, locked the state into 30 years of … Continued
“Ultimately, the governor’s directive spoke to me. Ultimately, I have the authority.” So stated Peter Young, administrator of the state Department of Land and Natural Resources, referring to an order issued last May by Governor Linda Lingle. The order required … Continued
At Ka’anapali beach, it’s always the same. Coastal erosion threatens a swimming pool or a walkway or some coconut trees and emergency permits are handed out like fliers for a rock concert. No one could have predicted that the erosion … Continued
Board Denies Koa Loggers’ Attempt To Subtract Restoration Costs From Fine If Koa Timber and its partner Hawai’i Forest Preservation LLC had their way, they would submit a detailed forest restoration plan to the Board of Land and Natural Resources, … Continued