‘Big Wind’ is no more – or not

The state project to develop wind power on Moloka‘i and Lana‘i, connected to O‘ahu via an undersea cable, is being repackaged, and possibly replaced, by a new initiative.

Ikaika M Hussey / Molokai, Lanai wind energy / Read
September 12 Headlines
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Energy hearings begin today

The first meeting begins this evening, 5:00 pm, at McKinley High School.

Ikaika M Hussey / Molokai, Lanai wind energy / Read
Occupy anniversary next week

Events have been planned for this weekend at the main camp in New York City.

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Obama tops Romney in latest poll

The President has a 6 point lead.

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Kaleikini has til Friday to respond on rail lawsuit

Paulette Kaleikini, plaintiff in the iwi lawsuit which has temporarily stopped rail work, has until Friday to respond to a city motion to keep construction going.

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Court claims police violated Constitution in taking homeless property

Is HPD taking of property illegal?

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DLNR revoking Hawaii Pack and Paddle permit

After the tragic death of a customer, the Hawaii Island company could lose its access to the Cook Memorial

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Hirono, Lingle meet in first debate

Of course, this isn't their first debate (nor their first race against each other).

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City files a motion to keep rail rolling

The city today requested that the Supreme Court reconsider its decision that rail archaeological studies must be completed before rail construction begins.

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