In the News :: Environment

Ag lands bill needs more protections
The Molokai Times, Thursday, July 3, 2008

House kills taro research bill
The Honolulu Advertiser, Wednesday, April 9, 2008

Community group votes to pursue UPC Wind concept
The Molokai Times, Thursday, April 3, 2008

Mass Layoffs at Molokai Ranch
KHNL.com, March 25, 2008

Molokai Ranch on Hawaii to shut down
San Jose Mercury News, Wednesday, March 26, 2008

Molokai Ranch to cease operating
120 workers axed; gas station, theaters to close
The Maui News, Tuesday, March 25, 2008

Molokai Properties Limited Lays Off 120 Workers
KGMB9.com, March 24, 2008

Senator J. Kalani English Statement on Closure of Moloka'i Ranch
Senator expresses confidence in people of Moloka'i.
Press Release, Monday, March 24, 2008

Superferry Storm Carries On
Department of Transit starts Environmental Impact Assessment
The Molokai Dispatch, Tuesday, March 18, 2008

State lawmakers advance Maui bills
Measures include a study of medical marijuana, a pilot conservation program
The Maui News, Thursday, March 6, 2008

Chamber urging review law exemption
The Honolulu Advertiser, Sunday, January 20, 2008

Superferry: Debate is healthy, necessary
The Honolulu Advertiser, Tuesday, November 27, 2007

Ferry law not end of fight
The Maui News, Editorial, Friday, November 02, 2007

Bill may spring a leak with mandate
The Maui News, Thursday, November 01, 2007

Final vote for Hawaii Superferry nears
The Honolulu Advertiser, Tuesday, October 30, 2007

Brinkmanship over Hawaii ferry rules
The Honolulu Advertiser, Thursday, October 25, 2007

Impacts of Superferry issue for Randy Awo
The Maui News, Tuesday, October 23, 2007

Maui Superferry Meeting Gets Heated
KGMB9 News, Monday, October 22, 2007

Hanabusa says public perspective important
The Maui News, Monday, October 22, 2007

Kauai critics hit Ferry bill
One Garden Islander threatens "chaos and anarchy"
Honolulu Star-Bulletin, Monday, October 22, 2007

Activists oppose Hawaii Superferry reprieve
The Honolulu Advertiser, Friday, October 19, 2007

Mauians propose Superferry conditions
The Maui News, Friday, October 19, 2007

Lawmakers bemoan e-mail flood
The Maui News, Friday, October 12, 2007

Lawmakers insist on Hawaii safeguards
The Honolulu Advertiser, Friday, October 12, 2007

Legislative action uncertain even if special session called
The Maui News, Wednesday, October 10, 2007

Superferry Stand
Maui's top legislative officials, Sen. J. Kalani English and Rep. Joe Souki, weigh in on their position of the Hawaii Superferry in these unedited interviews.
Maui TV News, October 4, 2007

Lawmakers not about to 'try to trump the court'
The Maui News, Thursday, September 27, 2007

Superferry Sails Without EIS
The Molokai Dispatch, Friday, August 31, 2007

High court rules against Superferry
The Maui News, Friday, August 24, 2007

Resource bill would glean kupuna wisdom
The Maui News, Friday, June 22, 2007

County approval exemption bill grounded
The Maui News, Tuesday, June 05, 2007

Invasive species fee may be added to shipping containers
The Maui News, Tuesday, June 05, 2007

$150 million for county tops senators' list
The Maui News, Sunday, May 06, 2007

Union officials point to trend away from labor
Honolulu Star-Bulletin, Tuesday, May 1, 2007

Bill to restrict state 'fake farms' killed after home-rule objections
The Maui News, Tuesday, May 01, 2007

Fake farm measure raising false hopes?
The Maui News, Monday, April 23, 2007

Senate revives ethanol tax break
Pacific Business News, April 10, 2007

Senate revives GE tax exemption on gasoline sales
Press Release, April 10, 2007

Reviving Hawaii's `Aha Moku
A new bill proposes to manage local resources the old fashioned way
Molokai Dispatch, March 15, 2007

Report on the 2007 Legislative Session
Chad Blair, Hawaii Public Radio, March 9, 2007
(MP3 streaming audio)

New study will not delay Superferry
The Honolulu Advertiser, Wednesday, March 7, 2007

Superferry EIS is right and legal thing to do
The Honolulu Advertiser, Tuesday, March 6, 2007

'Big concerns' over Superferry remain
The Maui News and The Associated Press, Thursday, February 15, 2007

Maui testifiers unanimous, want EIS for Superferry
The Maui News, Monday, February 12, 2007

Superferry EIS has strong support
The Garden Island, Saturday, Feb 10, 2007

Superferry runs into opposition on Kaua'i
The Honolulu Advertiser, Sunday, February 11, 2007

High-speed ferry to connect Hawaiian islands
USA Today, February 8, 2007

Senators told ship could hurt humpbacks
The Maui News, Thursday, February 08, 2007

Superferry EIS bill advances in state House
The Maui News, Wednesday, February 07, 2007

Councils would provide cultural advice on islands environment
The Maui News, Monday, January 29, 2007

William Jacintho receives 2006 Malama i ka 'Aina award
Press Release, Maui Invasive Species Committee, November 20, 2006

Island can meet challenges by bringing ancient concepts into 21st century
VIEWPOINT, The Maui News, Sunday, July 30, 2006

Lawmakers scored on environmental votes
The Honolulu Advertiser, Sunday July 30, 2006

Legislation needed to prevent the spread of GMOs
The Maui News, Wednesday, February 08, 2006

It's about the 'money'
Maui's State Senate delegation previews the 2006 session
The Maui News, Sunday, January 15, 2006

Legislature eyes special water fund to nurture agriculture
The Maui News, Wednesday, January 11, 2006

Litter foe says government lacks will to enforce its laws
The Maui News, Tuesday, November 29, 2005

Cruise group ends anti-pollution agreement
The Associated Press and The Maui News, Saturday, November 19, 2005

Grand Wailea Resort: Green with envy
The Maui News, Monday, March 14, 2005

Muolea now in county hands
The Maui News, Sunday, February 20, 2005

Superferry plan in trouble
The Honolulu Advertiser, Sunday, February 20, 2005

7 agriculture bills deferred
Organic farmers on the Big Island voice fears of contamination by genetically modified crops
Honolulu Star-Bulletin, Sunday, February 13, 2005

Coalition pushing bills on land reserves, cruise waste
The Honolulu Advertiser, Thursday, February 10, 2005

DLNR seeks $4 million to fight invasive species
The Honolulu Advertiser, Tuesday, January 25, 2005

Poison plastic
Honolulu Weekly, January 12, 2005

County lawmakers like being green
The Maui News. Monday, August 16, 2004

Council considers contributing toward Muolea purchase
The Maui News, Wednesday, August 04, 2004

Hawaii Democrats in Tune with Kerry, Dean on Environment
Environment News Service, May 31, 2004

Resolution seeks federal water quality assistance
The Maui News, Wednesday, April 28, 2004

Legislature Adopts Resolution on Lead Levels in Water
Urges Federal Fix to Upcountry Lead Problem
Press Release, April 27, 2004

Essential Services for Rural Residents Nurtured By Funds
Press Release, April 20, 2004

Budget has plenty of goodies for county
The Maui News, Friday, April 16, 2004

Budget Bills Clears Conference: Brings Benefits to Rural Maui County
Press Release, April 13, 2004

Unsafe Lead Levels in Upcountry Water Unresolved
Senator English Introduces Resolution to Address Role of Feds
Press Release, March 30, 2004

Protecting environment essential to sustainable tourism in the islands
Viewpoint, The Maui News, Monday, January 26, 2004

Environmental Initiatives in 2004 Legislative Session
Interview on Pacific Currents, Hawaii Public Radio, January 23, 2004
(MP3 streaming audio)

Kaho`olawe state senator marks historic occasion
PRESS RELEASE, November 10, 2003

Senators tackle fishing issue on Ni'ihau
The Honolulu Advertiser, Tuesday, October 28, 2003

Senators visit Ni'ihau to discuss fisheries
The Garden Island, Monday, October 27, 2003

Senators Hooser and English to Visit the Island of Ni`ihau
Protection of Native Subsistence Fishing to be Discussed
PRESS RELEASE, October 25, 2003

Landowners agree to restoration partnership for leeward Haleakala
Haleakala Times, June 18 - July 1, 2003

PACIFIC: Aloha Hawaii
Counterpart International launches first domestic initiative in Hana, Maui
Press Release, Counterpart International, June 2003

State laws evolve towards improving environment
Environmental legislation clears final reading at state capitol
Press Release, April 30, 2003

Conservation drive on Maui wins more time
The Honolulu Advertiser, Sunday, April 6, 2003

Public hearing on resolutions to partner with industry to address environmental issues
Press Release, April 4, 2003

We should all say 'no' to additives in the water
The Maui News, Letters to the Editor, Saturday, March 15, 2003

Bill banning water additives moves forward
Measure called a thinly veiled attempt to ban fluoridation
The Maui News, Wednesday, March 5, 2003

Cruise bill may stall in Senate
A Maui lawmaker says politics are killing a bill limiting discharge from the ships
Honolulu Star-Bulletin, Wednesday, February 12, 2003

Navy's work nearly done on Kahoolawe
Not all of original objectives met as island moves into state control; funding uncertain
The Maui News, February 9, 2003

8 lawmakers receive perfect eco-scores
The local Sierra Club assesses their stands on the environment
Honolulu Star-Bulletin, Monday, August 5, 2002

Sierra Club unveils legislative scorecard
Group ranks state legislators on environmental actions
Senator English shares highest score in Senate
Press Release, August 1, 2002

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