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.
Road Taxes, Electric Vehicles and Hawaii’s Future
New developments in battery technology, and the promise of a growing number of electric vehicles to choose from in various price ranges has some Hawaii legislators on edge. In “the sky is falling” of knee-jerk legislation last year, SB 409 was born. For additional information on electric vehicles (EV’s), and their role in Hawaii’s future, […]
Hawaii’s COVID-19 Vaccination Plan; Who, Where, When
Locally, more than 80% of the COVID-19 related deaths in Hawaii have been among people older than 65. So far, approximately 35,000 doses have been administered to mostly medical workers, first responders and individuals 75 and older across the islands, according to the Hawaii Department of Health. Stage One, per CDC vaccination guidelines, call for vaccine […]
A New Decade Ahead, Filled with Challenges for Hawaii and the World
Hawaii County leading the way on climate change The state of Hawaii made some proud waves in 2015 by becoming the first in the nation to pass a law (HB 623) requiring 100 percent renewable electricity. This highly ambitious goal must be reached by 2045, providing almost thirty years for our transition away from fossil […]
Coronavirus: An Update; by the Numbers
Significant Pandemic Developments US surpasses landmark of 20 million coronavirus cases on New Year’s Day US has almost twice as many confirmed coronavirus cases as the next worst-hit country, India, and almost 350,000 have died as hospitals, undertakers, vaccine administrators and ordinary families struggled across the nation. More than 10,000 Americans died in the last […]