

Mayors seeking restoration of state's agricultural inspectors
Positions in Maui Plant Pest Control Branch flagged for layoffs next month
The Maui News, October 30, 2009
Senator J. Kalani English Statement on World Maritime Day
16 October 2009 (PDF)
Senators offer option to air layoff concerns
Briefing slated for Wednesday at Baldwin High
The Maui News, September 8, 2009
Agricultural inspector layoffs slammed
Farmers, environmentalists: Move to save little, at a high cost
The Maui News, Saturday, September 5, 2009
Enterprise Rent-A-Car Establishes 'Hybrid Branches' at Four Hawai'i Locations
In Honolulu, Kailua, Maui, Waikiki -- Customers Can Reserve Hybrids Online or by Phone; High Demand for Environmentally Friendly Vehicles Sparks Increased Availability
Marketwire, Aug. 21, 2009 02:00 PM
Layoffs could leave island vulnerable to alien species
6 state inspector positions land on budget-cutting list
The Maui News, Sunday, August 9, 2009
Council takes up a ban on GMO taro
Proponents contend not enough is known about safety of science
The Maui News, June 29, 2009
State Senate passes taro bill
The Maui News, Saturday, April 18, 2009
Hawaii Court Forces Superferry to Cease Operations
Wall Street Journal, March 17, 2009
Ruling shuts down Superferry
Court finds law unfairly tailored just for company; state reviewing its options
The Honolulu Advertiser, Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Superferry ceases operations immediately
KHNL News, Monday, March 16, 2009
Baggin' it
The Honolulu Advertiser, Monday, March 2, 2009
Baggy ban proposals pit cost vs. cleanliness
Supermarkets and retailers say the bills would only increase costs to consumers
Honolulu Star-Bulletin, Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Protecting Molokai's Sea
Bill puts shoreline and near shore fishery protection in the hands of Molokai's people
The Molokai Dispatch, Wednesday, February 4, 2009
What could be more tied to economy than protecting our water supply?
The Maui News, January 25, 2009
Hawaii state auditor criticizes Superferry exemption law
Allowing ship to sail without EIS sets risky precedent, auditor says
The Honolulu Advertiser, Thursday, December 18, 2008
Investing in ourselves
The Molokai Dispatch, Sunday, December 14, 2008
The big Maui bailout
Should local emergency dollars be spent to bolster the economy?
MauiTime Weekly, Thursday, December 11, 2008
One Bright Idea
Solar panels to be an educational tool at Molokai Middle School
The Molokai Dispatch, Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Maui economy needs paychecks
The Maui News, Editorial, Sunday, November 7, 2008
Construction spending aims to boost sagging economy
Lingle says she's moving up CIP
The Maui News, October 11, 2008
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
