Trump Administration proposal would gut Endangered Species Act
Environmental activists are crying foul over proposed new language that would hamstring conservation efforts while green-lighting development.
Hawaiʻi will tie electric utilities’ revenue to its performance of key functions
The Hawaiʻi Ratepayer Protection Act empowers the PUC to set strong, well-informed policies and encourages the utility to ensure clean energy for all of Hawaiʻi’s residents at reduced electrical rates.
ʻIʻiwi receives protection under the endangered species act
Next steps include development of a recovery plan, which will be bolstered by input from other federal and state agencies, other conservation partners and the public.
Thompson urges Hawaiʻi to lead on sustainability, stewardship
The Polynesian Voyaging Society president and mālama Honua advocate speaks of the challenges ahead and the hope he has witnessed in people around the world during Hōkūleʻa's worldwide voyage.
Forty-nine new endangered species in Hawaiʻi
Thirty-nine plant and 10 animal species have been added to list of endangered species in Hawaiʻi.
“Break Free from Fossil Fuels” protest to take place outside Hawaii Gas
Hawaiʻi residents call on Hawaii Gas to drop Liquified Natural Gas as part of a global movement to "break free" from fossil fuels.
Blue Planet: Utilities’ community solar proposal disappointing
The nonprofit says that the proposed program fails to live up to lawmakers’ vision for dramatically expanding access to clean energy in Hawaiʻi.
Asphalt stockpiling resumes in Kamilo Nui Valley
Resident concern grows over asphalt, debris and water flow impacts to the East Oʻahu valley.