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.
Kauaʻi doctor, ACLU, sue over federal restrictions on abortion medication
The lawsuit alleges medically-unjustified FDA restrictions are pushing abortion medication out of reach of those who need it most.
Honolulu City Council to hold special Rail meeting on Friday
A joint budget and transportation meeting tomorrow will decide whether resolution goes before full council.
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.
Manoa Heritage Center receives $90K for Hawaiian language revitalization
The National Endowment for the Humanities will award $90,000 to the Mānoa Heritage Center in Honolulu through a new Native American language revitalization initiative.
Syngenta hit with EPA complaint over West Kauaʻi pesticide practices
Complaint alleges that the chemical company violated federal pesticide regulations meant to protect agricultural workers at its crop research farm after multiple workers got sick.
Red Hill press conference airs community concerns
Concerned residents and elected officials call for drinking water resources to be better protected from fuel leaks.
Forty-nine new endangered species in Hawaiʻi
Thirty-nine plant and 10 animal species have been added to list of endangered species in Hawaiʻi.
Labor board schedules unfair labor practices hearing on Aqua-Aston
Thirteen unfair labor practice charges have been filed against Aqua-Aston since February.
State legislators push for stronger regulations on Red Hill fuel facility
Eighteen state lawmakers sent a joint letter to state and federal regulatory agencies insisting the “real danger” of contamination to drinking water not be ignored.
A snapshot of Honolulu’s houseless population
This year's Point in Time count of Oʻahu’s houseless population was the most accurate yet thanks to a new database and better organization.