Stories by Jackson Healy

Study shows high bacterial presence Kaua‘i waters

LIHU‘E — Environmental organization Surfrider Kaua‘i’s Blue Water Task Force has found continued bacterial contamination of Kaua‘i’s streams and surf sites, as researchers fear possible fecal presence throughout much of the island’s waters.

Kaua‘i county budget draft finalized

The Kaua‘i County Council finalized the county’s draft budget on Friday, including additional decreases to the Homestead tax rate and new funds for the Kaua‘i Police Department, in an uncharacteristically noncombative council meeting.

Red Cross Kaua‘i sounds the alarm on fire safety

In an effort to protect residents from the dangers of house fires, volunteers from humanitarian groups American Red Cross Kaua‘i and Team Rubicon are installing free smoke alarms and educating homeowners on how to stay safe in the event of a fire.

Hawaiian Airlines releases sustainability report

Honolulu-based Hawaiian Airlines has published its annual Corporate Kuleana report, a docket evaluating its progress in sustainability after regaining 91 percent of its pre-pandemic capacity and affirming its plans for a greener future.

Hawai‘i green fee bill dies in conference session

Another year, another failed green fee bill for Hawai‘i. A proposal to charge nonresidents for use of Hawai‘i’s recreational sites fell short of passing on Friday, April 28, during a frantic push to send the state Legislature’s remaining bills to a final vote.