New vision for Kamehameha Schools
As a group, Native Hawaiians are struggling with academic achievement. Read more
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Pipe dreams: Water rates, poised to rise to replace old pipes, are just 1 aspect of the supply picture
According to the Board of Water Supply, Oahu is now seeing about 300 water main breaks a year. And unless ongoing pipeline replacement efforts are ramped up, the annual count of splits, tears and bursts is poised for an unabated climb in coming decades. Read more
Debate over $44M in city bonds for rail
Officials wrangle over whether now’s the time to approve city bonds for rail to cover $44 million “on paper.” Read more
Renewable-energy strides being made in Hawaii, in fits and starts
In the past several months, notable developments have occurred to advance Hawaii down the green-energy path. Read more
Donna Vuchinich: The president of the University of Hawaii Foundation has a passion for philanthropy
The University of Hawaii Foundation is the go-to fundraising outfit for the 10-campus system. Read more
Lori Lau: Lanakila Meals on Wheels director and her volunteers deliver joy to homebound seniors
For Lori Lau, taking on the director’s job at Lanakila Meals on Wheels had the feel of coming home. Read more
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Lisa Fowler: Hawaiian Humane Society’s new CEO
Construction of Hawaii’s first high-volume spay-and-neuter clinic is underway at the Hawaiian Humane Society’s Moiliili shelter. Read more
Many hurdles ahead in farming our land
Stepping up local food production in our island state is a sensible goal. With greater access to fresh, homegrown products, Hawaii could reap economic, environmental and health gains. Read more
Gavin Thornton: Hawaii Appleseed co-director helps the poor, and aims to untangle the state budget process
Shortly after graduating from the University of Virginia’s law school in 2002, while working as an attorney in Legal Aid Society of Hawaii’s Kona office, Gavin Thornton discovered that the state had been overcharging public housing tenants for more than a decade. Read more
Jones Act: Keep afloat or let it sink?
Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria prompted the Trump administration to last month issue waivers to a restrictive maritime shipping law in Texas, Florida and Puerto Rico. The temporary lifting of the Jones Act aimed to help speed delivery of relief supplies to areas reeling from storm damages. Read more
John Hara: The distinguished architect emphasizes environmentally friendly projects
Architect John Hara’s practice is devoted to planning and design of sites and buildings, with an aim to continually “redefine the contemporary language” of Hawaii’s architectural traditions. Read more
David Earles: Hopes to help build a healthy future for troubled zoo
Last year was a difficult one for the Honolulu Zoo. After long grappling with trouble spots such as inconsistent annual city funding and instability in leadership due to a revolving-door situation in the director’s post, it lost accreditation with the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA). Read more
Bobby Lee: The firefighters union chief sees hard lessons in the Marco Polo condo fire
The Hawaii Fire Fighters Association (HFFA) serves as the bargaining representative for some 1,900 active-duty and 1,000 retired firefighters in Honolulu, other counties and firefighters protecting our state airports. Read more
Vern Miyagi: Emergency Management chief prepares for threats both natural and from North Korea
Hawaii’s Emergency Management Agency headquarters are buried in the volcanic crater floor near Diamond Head’s popular hiking trail. Read more
Hawaii tourism headed for another record-breaking year
With monthly and midyear visitor arrivals topping expectations, there’s a good chance that Hawaii will hit its full-year forecast: a record-breaking 9.1 million visitors. Read more
Mariana Gerschenson: Professor targets Hawaii’s struggle with diabetes
The concept for the Center of Biomedical Research Excellence in Diabetes at the University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine began taking shape about five years ago. Read more
Diane Paloma: Incoming CEO of the Lunalilo Trust will support kupuna who need help
Lunalilo Home was established through a will drafted by Hawaii’s sixth monarch and first elected king, William Charles Lunalilo. Read more
Green power making most of green light?
The Honolulu Star-Advertiser asked Blue Planet Foundation, a clean-energy focused nonprofit, and the state’s dominant electric utility, Hawaiian Electric Co., to weigh in on progress toward the state’s renewable goal. Read more
Maui native expands the reach of the Hawaii State Coalition Against Domestic Violence
The Hawaii State Coalition Against Domestic Violence, a statewide partnership of programs and shelters, took shape nearly four decades ago. Read more
Conservation leader wants indigenous cultures to take a prominent role in sustainability
Born and raised in Nuuanu, Sam ‘Ohu Gon III still lives on a verdant edge of the valley in which Honolulu’s downtown is nestled. Read more
Head of city’s climate change office wants to build a resilient Honolulu
In the run-up to November’s general election, the city’s Charter Commission told voters that passage of a proposed amendment to Honolulu’s “Constitution” would establish a central point for contending with sustainability-related stewardship of our natural resources for present and future generations. Read more
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