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.
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.
Red Hill press conference airs community concerns
Concerned residents and elected officials call for drinking water resources to be better protected from fuel leaks.
“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.
Sierra Club calls for complete decommissioning of Red Hill fuel tanks
The environmental justice nonprofit says the Navy-EPA agreement to retrofit and monitor the historically leaky fuel tanks near Pearl Harbor is inadequate.
Senator slams Red Hill agreement, Ige Administration
Senator Thielen says the final agreement with the U.S. Navy does not take strong enough action to minimize the threat of future fuel leaks at Red Hill.
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.
HART to examine five contract bids for “Farrington Group” of rail stations
Five companies submitted bids this week to build the three rail stations in the Farrington Highway Station Group.