s Isle GOP lacking candidates (Posted May 19, 2008)
Andy Smith, Gov. Linda Lingle's liaison in West Hawai'i, is the type of candidate state Republicans are looking for to compete with majority Democrats. See story.
Measure on illegal ATV use advances (Posted May 4, 2008)
The state Department of Land and Natural Resources could soon have the muscle it needs to combat a problem that has plagued Wai'anae Coast residents, pedestrians and motorists for years: Illegal all-terrain vehicles tearing along beaches, roadways and wilderness areas. See story.
U of Hawaii repairs short on funding (Posted May 3, 2008)
State House and Senate leaders differ about whether they fulfilled their promise to invest in the University of Hawai'i after they provided less new construction money than university administrators — and many lawmakers — had wanted this session. See story.
Solar power to clotheslines, bills make strides for a greener Hawai'i (Posted May 3, 2008)
Hawai'i could become the first state in the country to require that all new single-family homes come equipped with energy-saving solar water heaters. See story.
How major bills fared at the Capitol (Posted May 3, 2008)
State lawmakers adjourned the session on Thursday after reviewing hundreds of bills. Here is the status of some of the more significant bills. Bills that have passed have been sent to Gov. Linda Lingle for her signature or veto. The governor can also allow bills to become law without her signature. Lawmakers can override vetoes by two-thirds' votes in each chamber. See story.
Fire-fighting bills draw praise (Posted May 2, 2008)
Three county fire chiefs, the Hawaii Firefighters Association, the National Fire Protection Association and some state lawmakers yesterday applauded the passage of fire-related bills this legislative session, including one that would mandate that all cigarettes sold in Hawai'i be of the "fire-safe" variety by 2009. See story.
Harvest limits on 'opihi fall short again (Posted May 1, 2008)
An attempt to restrict the harvesting of 'opihi to help increase populations of the limpets in Hawai'i failed yesterday in the Legislature. See story.