Hawai’i Today
Explore with us the current events, both global and local, that impact life in Hawai’i Today. “In depth” analysis of the challenges and potential solutions are addressed, with a focus on activating community solutions that will nurture and sustain a lifestyle unique to all who live in Hawai’i.
Climate-Fueled Fires Burn Maui and Big Island; Lives Lost
UPDATE SEPT 15th, 2023: The number of people who died in the fire that swept through Lahaina has dropped from 115 to 97, Maui Police Chief John Pelletier said Friday. He also said the number of missing now stands at 31, down from an initial high of over 3,000 people. PREVIOUSLY PUBLISHED: AUG. 27th Maui Fire’s […]
Geothermal (story update); the good, bad, and the ugly
Updated story supplement; originally Published June 2, 2023 In a recent announcement, the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands (DHHL) voted to investigate the potential development of geothermal energy sources on their lands. The DHHL decision was strongly influenced by Mike Kaleikini of Puna Geothermal Venture (PGV), a clear conflict of interest. Part of the PGV […]
Hawaiian Electric stock plunges (story update); compounded by lawsuits and public outrage
Investors Sue Hawaiian Electric For ‘Misleading’ Them About Potential Liability For Wildfire Breaking News – Aug. 25, 2023 Hawaiian Electric faces another lawsuit in a mounting set of legal actions against the Hawaii-based utility. Latest is an investor-lawsuit which joins a growing list of lawsuits which threaten utility’s future. On Thursday, investors filed suit against Hawaiian […]
Fossil Fuel Interests; organized, powerful, influential
An Open Letter – updated I received an email earlier today from a friend, a fellow full-time Hawaii resident, and community activist. She expressed her concerns regarding a recent Wall Street Journal article, and her inability to access the full article and post a comment. She asked if I would respond to the article. As […]