JSC: "Insufficient Applicants for Chief Justice"
Court: Hawaii has Right to Sue Trump over Election Changes
Hawaii Student Debt Among Lowest in USA
Supreme Court: State Cannot Enforce Land Restriction for 'Church Purposes Only'
Green Fee: Green Pigs Push Snouts into $560M Trough
TTW: … Environmental advocates in Hawaii, such as $$$Kawika Riley$$$, a coalition leader with the environmental group Care for ‘Aina Now, recognize that controlling the spread of invasive grasses and addressing other environmental issues in the state can be both complex and expensive. (Get paid to go hiking.) Riley highlights that the presence of these grasses is directly correlated with increased wildfire risks. Managing these invasive species is crucial for mitigating the risks to both wildlife and human communities. However, the high costs associated with such conservation efforts have led to a funding gap of more than $560 million annually, (Get paid a lot to go hiking.) a shortfall that has raised significant concerns for the future of Hawaii’s natural resources and tourism-driven economy.
(CLUE: This is how the Green Fee money is dissipated into nothing.)
As Hawaii grapples with this issue, the green fee aims to provide a sustainable revenue source to help fill this funding gap…
For local organizations like the Waipa Foundation, which manages a 1,600-acre watershed on the island of Kauai, the green fee could provide the funding needed to restore native forests and manage invasive plant species. (Get paid to go hiking.) According to $$$Stacy Sproat$$$, the foundation’s executive director, securing consistent funding for environmental stewardship is essential for fostering resilient communities and landscapes.
The Waipa Foundation, known for its focus on stream restoration and invasive species management, views the new funding mechanism as an opportunity to expand its efforts and protect Hawaii’s unique ecosystems. $$$Faith Blalock$$$, the foundation’s biocultural resource manager, (Get paid to manage something so amorphous that it cannot be identified or measured.) explained that long-term financial support is critical for achieving lasting environmental and community resilience.
The introduction of the green fee has not been without its critics. Some voices, particularly from within the tourism industry, have raised concerns that such taxes could have unintended economic consequences. Ted Kefalas, director of strategic campaigns at the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii, argued that the tourism tax could have a ripple effect throughout Hawaii’s economy, potentially deterring tourists who are already exploring alternative destinations. The Hawaii Lodging & Tourism Association also expressed apprehension about the timing of the green fee…
BIN: First meeting of Hawaiʻi’s new Green Fee Advisory Council to be held virtually on Wednesday : Big Island Now
SA: Hawaii weighs use of ‘green fees’ for nature, tourism | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
read … Green Fee In Hawaii: A Sustainable Model For Tourism Driven Environmental Conservation - Travel And Tour World
Kauai Community College Free Speech Activists--Taking a moment for Charlie Kirk
TGI: … About a hundred people started the Peaceful Charlie Kirk Memorial on Friday at the west end of the Kauai Community College entrance at Puhi Road….
Among the initial gathering of people that kept growing as people were let out for the weekend, Kauai Community College instructor Gregory Shepherd said he was a quiet protester.
“I’m one of the organizers of today’s peaceful Charlie Kirk memorial,” Shepherd said in an email. “I have twice requested that the executive board of the Kauai Community College Faculty Senate issue a statement re-enshrining freedom of speech and fairness to all viewpoints as foundational cornerstones of education. So far, I have not heard back from them.”
The author and composer of “Siddhartha: Seeker of Truth” said this is only the start of the rally that continues through 5 p.m. He said a lot more people said they are coming after 4:30 p.m….
ASD: Hawai‘i conservatives mourn Charlie Kirk
read … Taking a moment for Charlie Kirk - The Garden Island
HPD Resource Officers arriving at Oahu high schools soon including Waianae and Kapolei
KITV: … Honolulu City Councilmember Andria Tupola stated, "They want them to be part of the staff, a part of decision making, a part of emergency preparedness, a part of responding to conflicts."…
read … Officer staffing arriving at Oahu high schools soon including Waianae and Kapolei | News | kitv.com
Applications for Hawai‘i County’s police chief open in October
BIN: … Hawaiʻi County will post on Oct. 5 the opening for its police chief, a position that has been vacant since Aug. 31 with the resignation of Benjamin Moszkowicz.
The nine-member Hawai‘i County Police Commission discussed the timing of the job posting for police chief as well as minimum requirements during its monthly meeting, which was held Friday at the West Hawai‘i Civic Center.
The police commission unanimously waived the one-year residency requirement to avoid any litigation issues from individuals who might challenge that requirement, which is outlined in the Hawai‘i Revised Statutes.
In July, the police commission appointed Reed Mahuna to serve as acting police chief until a new person is hired.
John Bertsch, vice chair of the police commission, said Hawaiʻi County will have some competition vying for top qualified candidates with Honolulu and Kauaʻi counties also seeking new police chiefs….
read … Applications for Hawai‘i County’s police chief open in October : Big Island Now
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