A wealth tax and a higher tax on fuel are among measures Hawaii’s governor is considering to help plug a projected $1.4 billion state budget shortfall.

A developer is proposing a solar farm near Wahiawa that could reduce electricity bills for 1,100 area households, but the project site on fallow prime farmland has drawn community opposition.

The Navy on Thursday laid out plans for a “double- wall stainless steel” tank system at the Red Hill fuel farm — accelerating its goal of providing secondary containment to keep the aged tanks where they are in the face of criticism directed at a less comprehensive

After regulators rejected key parts of a plan to improve the Red Hill fuel farm, the Navy responded that it continues “to firmly believe” that its repair proposal keeping single-wall tanks “provides a safe and effective approach” for ongoing operation of the facility

Restaurants, convenience stores, supermarkets and other businesses that serve prepared food on Oahu are getting an extra three months to use up their plastic or other fossil fuel-based forks, spoons, knives and other utensils.

Restaurants, convenience stores, supermarkets and other businesses that serve prepared food on Oahu are getting an extra three months to use up their plastic or other fossil fuel-based forks, spoons, knives and other utensils.

A contested case hearing is scheduled for Feb. 1-5 to debate the Navy obtaining a state operating permit for the Red Hill fuel farm, with the Sierra Club of Hawaii hoping it leads to stricter controls in the short term and relocation of the controversial underground tanks longer-term.

A wealth tax and a higher tax on fuel are among measures Hawaii’s governor is considering to help plug a projected $1.4 billion state budget shortfall.

A developer is proposing a solar farm near Wahiawa that could reduce electricity bills for 1,100 area households, but the project site on fallow prime farmland has drawn community opposition.

The Navy on Thursday laid out plans for a “double- wall stainless steel” tank system at the Red Hill fuel farm — accelerating its goal of providing secondary containment to keep the aged tanks where they are in the face of criticism directed at a less comprehensive

After regulators rejected key parts of a plan to improve the Red Hill fuel farm, the Navy responded that it continues “to firmly believe” that its repair proposal keeping single-wall tanks “provides a safe and effective approach” for ongoing operation of the facility