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For years now, the state and the automotive gasoline and repair industry have been trying to find ways to recycle used lubricating oil. High shipping costs, limited storage for used [...]

This week's focus section -- covering environmental issues in Hawaii -- outlines much to be concerned about. Most islands' landfills, except for Maui's, are just years away from reaching capacity. [...]

When it comes to releasing toxic substances, Hawaii is one of the nation's cleanest states. The Toxic Release Inventory survey issued annually by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency requires the [...]

Plankton, algae, fish and snails may be the next wastewater treatment alternative for Hawaii businesses after a successful year for a pilot project called the 'Living Machine.' The project's success [...]

Unlike on the mainland, where environmental consultants are just beginning to realize the potential in being awarded government contracts, Hawaii-based firms use those contracts just to stay alive. This information [...]

On the Hamakua Coast, traditional adversaries prepare for another round of combat as they revive old battle lines and polish old arguments. The issue: A proposal to operate a eucalyptus [...]

Hawaii longline fisherman John Myking pulled up his hooks yesterday and now begins the long wait. Myking began longline fishing 17 years ago after the closure of the canneries in [...]

Fewer dust particles from fireworks marred Oahu air New Year's Eve, according to dust monitors from Oceanit Laboratories Inc. The company attributed the decline to new regulations governing the purchase [...]

Hawaii Electric Co. has outsourced its incentives program and Hawaii Public Commission awarded the two-year contract to Science Applications International Corp to promote the Hawaii Clean Energy initiative. Science Applications has expanded rebate programs to other Hawaiian islands in the first year, which benefited more businesses. Insights on future incentives are also given.

A court ruling to suspend the Superferry for environmental reasons has left farmers and business owners from neighboring islands frustrated, since the ferry has help ed them expand their operations to Oahu. The economic impact of the suspension and the views of business owners and farmers are discussed.

The number of sites listed by the state as contaminated by underground petroleum storage tanks more than doubled in the past year. The list generally reflects sites on which development [...]

State, developer clinch Big Isle land swap Awakee parcel will be part of proposed Wilderness Heritage Park The state land board recently approved a major Big Island property swap, setting [...]