Kauaʻi hui sues Syngenta, DLNR to protect Kekaha crown lands
The complaint accuses the state agency of failing to execute its duties by approving agrochemical industry permits without adequate environmental review.
Hawaiʻi Supreme Court invalidates current TMT permit
The state land board granted approval for the permit while a contested case hearing was still pending, violating the rights of the hearing petitioners.
Boulders cleared, Mauna Kea road remains closed
The Mauna Kea Visitors Center is also closed until further notice.
Bill proposes state-wide ban on tobacco in public parks
The ban would include electronic smoking devices and betel nut products as well.