Volcanoes National Park adopts ungulate plan
HILO, Hawaii (AP) _ Managers at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park have adopted a plan to rid the park of non-native hooved animals, mostly pigs and goats, which are…
Local government agencies receive EPA award
By DENA CASSELLA Island Sun Weekly— Our state is continuing to make valiant efforts in combating climate change and pollution. With Hawaii’s abundant natural beauty and unique habitats,…
Make sure you dispose of unused prescription drugs properly
By StatePoint (StatePoint) What do you do with your unused prescription pills and over-the-counter medications? Do you throw them away? Flush them down the toilet? Simply leave them…
HECO: 13.9 percent energy from renewables in 2012
HONOLULU (AP) _ Hawaii’s largest electric utility says a record high 13.9 percent of its energy came from renewable sources last year. Hawaiian Electric Co. said in a…
Local scientist publishes college-level climate change textbook
By DENA CASSELLA Island Sun Weekly— The signs are getting harder to ignore. The long-lasting droughts in the Midwest, people masking their face everyday from the brown haze…
Finalists’ artwork for Toyota’s 2013 Dream Car contest at Honolulu Museum of Art School
Media Release— Public invited to view artwork on display from May 5 – 27 Check…
Oahu fighter creates after-training soap for athletes
By DENA CASSELLA Island Sun Weekly— The ring-shaped rash first appeared on his scalp, with…
Navy amphibious ship to go on humanitarian mission
By AUDREY McAVOY Associated Press– HONOLULU (AP) _ The U.S. Pacific Fleet said Thursday it…
Luce Foundation grant helps linguists document, save endangered languages
By DENA CASSELLA Island Sun Weekly— In early May, the Henry Luce Foundation awarded $160,000…
Mechanic: Cable snap caused Honolulu crash landing
By JENNIFER SINCO KELLEHER Associated Press– HONOLULU (AP) _ A helicopter’s crash-landing in downtown Honolulu…
