As someone who lives and works here on Hawaiʻi Island, I’m always interested in how local policies and environmental topics shape life in our communities. Recently, the Hawaiʻi Board of Land and Natural Resources voted to advance a proposal that could reopen certain state waters to the aquarium pet industry, which has been closed since 2017.   If approved, the new regulations would allow limited collection of native reef fish, such as the yellow tang, under tighter controls a

Living on Hawai‘i Island teaches us something profound, the land gives so much to us, and it’s our kuleana (responsibility) to care for it in return. Whether tending a small backyard garden or managing acres of farmland, how we treat the ʻāina directly affects the health of our communities and the future of our island.   That’s why it’s encouraging to see the Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity bringing back its Pesticide Disposal Program this December. It might

As someone deeply connected to Hawaiʻi’s communities and housing landscape, I often see how vital consistent funding is for our local programs, especially those supporting Native Hawaiian homesteads. Recently, the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands (DHHL) announced plans to propose a 1% increase to Hawaiʻi’s Transient Accommodations Tax (TAT).   If approved, this small adjustment could generate over $100 million each year, funds that would go directly toward developing homeste

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