What’s Hawaii like for mosquitoes?

There are several species of mosquito in Hawaii, two of which like to bite humans. So will you need to slather up with DEET in order to enjoy your tropical vacation? The answer is maybe, depending on a few factors.

Renewable energy race

It’s a pissing contest that could help save the planet. California’s governator Schwarzeneger signed an executive order yesterday mandating that 30% of the state’s power come from renewables, such as solar and wind, by 2020.
The order trumps Hawaii law, which earlier this year required 25% of the state’s energy to come from renewables by [...]

First of three new attack subs, the USS Hawaii, pulls into Pearl Harbor

The Navy has been busy building the next-generation of attack submarines, called “Virginia class”, and the first of these, the USS Hawaii, built at a cost of $2.5 billion pulled into Pearl Harbor this morning at 9:30 am HST. This morning’s arrival ceremony is a warmup for the 50th anniversary events marking Hawaii’s statehood next month. But response from various community groups is mixed.

Mauna Kea, Hawaii, now preferred site for the Thirty Meter Telescope

In the official statement released today by TMT Corporation, the board of directors who selected Mauna Kea over Chile expressed “a strong commitment to respect the long history and cultural significance of Mauna Kea to the Hawaiian people, and has committed annual funding for local community benefits and education in Hawai‘i.” There has been strong opposition among some groups to any scientific activity at the summit. Exactly how much funding, for what specifically and who will receive was not disclosed.

Hawaii Superferry Sunk

In case you’ve missed the drama unfolding over the past three years, here’s a recap of how the Hawaii Superferry got sunk. The State snuck around an EIS, the people sued and stopped it. Now the boats are up for grabs and taxpayers lose.