Several years ago, the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission adopted a measure ostensibly aimed at banning shark finning, a practice that has helped drive several shark species worldwide toward extinction. But at last month’s annual commission meeting, as the … Continued
Gardens Gone? The iconic gardens at Honolulu International Airport international terminal may soon be no more than a memory. The three gardens and their ponds – landscaped in the styles of China, Japan, and Hawai`i – have long been … Continued
Board Approves Concrete Fish Houses In Hanauma Bay, Waikiki Sand Channel On September 25, the state Board of Land and Natural Resources approved a one-year special use permit to Mark Hixon, a professor of marine biology at the University of Hawai`i, … Continued
In the coming weeks, the state Board of Land and Natural Resources is expected to decide whether or not to allow the non-profit Kua`aina Ulu `Auamo (KUA) to replace native Hawaiian educator and cultural practitioner Henry Chang Wo, Jr., as … Continued
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
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