Marcel Honore

State leaders think it’s an opportune time to make much-needed fixes to outdated transportation infrastructure at Kolekole Pass.

The novel approach to protecting reefs is expanding as state officials consider the more ways to guard against climate change.

The measures aim to keep that effort going after the debris removal from the wildfires ends.

The state is falling short by hundreds of millions of dollars each year to protect its environment, conservationists say. The new proposal would raise about $70 million annually.

The plan addresses growing threats from climate change, including an increased focus on wildfire prevention after the Lahaina disaster.

In a costly condemnation suit, the decision from the state’s highest court reversed a key lower court ruling that strongly favored the city and HART.

The community wants more changes to make the grid safer, such as burying lines underground. That planning process hasn’t started yet.

City officials tried to play down the recent flaking and spalling along the train tracks. That only prompted more questions.

Industry and environmental leaders are calling the recent decision on solar power a ‘drastic misstep.’ Hawaiian Electric disagrees.

They occurred as the island grows more dependent on solar energy. But the previous blackouts, in 2015, were caused by fossil-fuel plants.

The latest incident at its sewage treatment plant happened after heavy rains knocked out a power transformer.

The damage was fixed but rail experts say it is “still a serious concern” and could indicate long-term issues.

The Hidden Gem was scheduled to dock in Honolulu Harbor, but it never arrived as demonstrators gathered nearby.

The suit had sought at least $99 million from HART. Agency leaders say the agreement won’t impact rail’s overall price tag.

They would offer plenty of benefits, but it’s difficult to build those systems and will need buy-in from the West Maui community.

Hawaiian Airlines’ CEO said his company had to pay serious attention to an offer made several months ago by his counterpart at Alaska.

The aircraft is resting on coral in waters just off the Marine Corps base as officials develop a salvage plan.

The pandemic drew attention to the need to scrap the state’s 1980s-era mainframe, but it’s still around. Now, it’s hampering claims related to Lahaina.

Testifiers lauded the idea, but the working group’s draft recommendations will require additional funding.

State transportation officials warn they will have to close Dillingham Airfield if negotiations with the Army, which owns the land, are unsuccessful.