When talking to children, it’s important to be honest but calm.

Cities and other groups around the U.S. are using alternatives to traditional asphalt lots in order to beat the heat and curb water runoff — especially as climate change worsens. 

By throwing a wrench in the state’s Regional Haze State Implementation Plan, advocates say HECO can sidestep rules years in the making.

The plan is a long time coming but gained momentum in the aftermath of this spring’s devastating Kona low storms.

Some legislators worry the state will lose its case to uphold cruise ship payments and with it millions in environmental funding.

Residents remain frustrated by the county’s lack of progress in addressing the decades-long problem facing the burgeoning South Maui town.

Early reports support fears of widespread damage, but without more monitoring the picture remains incomplete.

The Legislature needs to make decisions on all tax and spending bills by Friday in order to conduct final votes next week.

State land officials are waiting for more information from the Hyatt before taking further action after meeting with community members, hotel representatives and local officials.

The Sentry at Kapalua was canceled last January because of a water dispute that kept the Plantation course from being ready in time.