Echoing strong community sentiment, the County Council has joined the chorus calling on the U.S. Air Force to reject an environmental review of the project.

The Keauhou aquifer’s current usage leaves room for more development, but a changing climate could significantly undercut that.

Years in the making, the transfer of Hā‘ena Beach Park from the county to the state is intended to alleviate longstanding parking issues and reclaim access for residents. 

Now, even if the webpages come down again, the data can remain public.

The TMT project is back under consideration for federal support, but it must complete a final design phase without taxpayer assistance.

As Hawaiʻi continues to pinch pennies and fill holes created by federal cuts, lawmakers may have to choose between bills designed to bolster local food or fight invasive species.

Legislation to instead charge a per-passenger fee would recoup less than half of all the green fee revenues cruise ships were expected to generate.

The state’s boating division doesn’t do enough, a new report found, to recover costs from those responsible for stranded and grounded vessels.

Hawaiʻi lawmakers are weighing tougher ways to deal with the feral birds, as residents complain about noise, mess, and growing flocks. 

The Pāhoa Aquatic Center remains closed and communities are still cleaning up.