When we think of the Navy, most of us can conjure up images of men sailing the open seas. While that’s true for many sailors it turns out it’s not the case for enough of them. The Navy is having trouble with too many sailors staying on land and gaps in some of the most critical seafaring positions. They’re working to change that.

On election day California residents will be asked if labeling of genetically modified foods should be labeled. If the most populated state says, “Yes” it could have impacts across the nation, including Hawai`i.

Many island communities like Hawai`i face significant energy challenges, with high levels of imported oil, skyrocketing electricity rates and limited land and funds to develop clean technologies. The Asia-Pacific Clean Energy Summit wrapped up this week, with many island communities looking to Hawai`i for guidance.

The Hawai`i biofuel company Aina Koa Pono is back at the Public Utilities Commission with a new proposal to supply plant based electricity. The new proposal is supposed to save customers millions of dollars over the last deal, but will it be enough to convince the PUC it’s the right choice for Hawai`i’s residents? HPR takes a look.