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.
Will Vog-Shrouded West Hawai’i Real Estate Valuations be next on Kilauea’s Hit List?
As Q2 2018 closed in a volcanic haze that shrouded West Hawaii’s famous sunsets, so did sales data showing some worrisome indicators for the south Kohala and Kona area real estate market. A developing sales trend may impact both potential buying and sellers, and Hawai’i County officials who are struggling to balance growing budget needs. The […]
Department of Water Supply apologizes …questions remain
It’s been over a year since a series consecutive water well failures operated by DWS struck West Hawai’i. The county Department of Water Supply states it has 11 of 13 deep wells up and running and serving North Kona, that’s up from 8 surviving wells operating as of January 2016. A significant number of questions remain […]
Defying Trump, Hawaii Becomes First State to Pass Law Committing to Paris Climate Accord
Hawaii, A Leader in Renewable and Clean Energy, Enacts Law Aligned With Global Paris Climate Accord HONOLULU — Hawaii has passed a law to document sea level rise and set strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The bill signed by Gov. David Ige aligns the state’s goals with the Paris climate accord. Ige said Hawaii […]
2017 Hawai`i State Legislature Fails on Clean Energy Advancement
As the 29th session of the legislature draws to a close, the fifty-eighth Senate day of the sixty-day session ended with votes where no one could explain what happened. The irony of these votes reveal the underbelly of the legislature, which could explain why there are so few community people who come to testify anymore. All […]