Big Isle poised to ‘free the bees’ while Oahu mulls clampdown

The following “Island Voices” commentary was first published on Aug. 14, 2024, in the Honolulu Star-Advertiser under the headline “Rethink bill that would sting beekeepers.” _____________ Honolulu lawmakers are considering legislation that would restrict beekeeping. In contrast, the aim on Hawaii island is just the reverse: Free the bees. Bill 144, under consideration by the […]

One guest house per dwelling another way to add housing

The following testimony was submitted by the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii for consideration by the Kauai Planning Commission on Aug. 13, 2024. _____________ Aug. 13, 2024, 9 a.m. Kauai Planning Commission Lihue Civic Center, Mo’ikeha Building To: Kauai Planning Commission       Donna Apisa, Chair       Gerald Ako, Vice Chair  From: Grassroot […]