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Kaho‘olawe’s Future

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An irrigation tubing running atop the red soil of Kahoʻolawe as a crew works to plant new life in the hard-packed ground.

 In the 20 years since Kahoolawe was transferred back to the state of Hawaii, no commercial activity on or around the island has ever been permitted. But a bill currently making its way through the Legislature proposes to change that. Eileen Chao has more from The Maui News. 

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