Environment

The administration wants to expand the Waimanalo Gulch Sanitary Landfill in West Oʻahu, which is scheduled to close in 2028 — ahead of reaching capacity.

Hawaiʻi's waters contain more than 600 native limu species. Karla McDermid guesses she can identify 40 of them by touch alone. Marine biologist Karla McDermid has created a "Limu Ark," a living library on Hawaiʻi Island of about 70 native seaweed species.

Nathan Marcy of the nonprofit group Defenders of Wildlife spoke with HPR’s Maddie Bender about the state of the National Wildlife Refuge System.

Hawaiʻi Senate President Ron Kouchi reacts to Gov. Josh Green's State of the State address; Dean Minakami, executive director of the Hawaiʻi Housing Finance and Development Corporation, shares details on state programs to help first-time homeowners get into the housing market

Sara Gabrielson from the Hawaiʻi Wildfire Management Organization and Kathryn Dressendorfer from the Surfrider Foundation spoke with HPR’s Maddie Bender about a new approach to landscaping on Maui.

The Hawaiʻi Wildlife Fund and Pōhaku Pelemaka submitted a joint petition earlier this month asking for officials to regulate the movement of CRB host materials around the island.

Writer and illustrator Erzsi Kuba Palko spoke with HPR’s Lillian Tsang about her keiki book “Under the ʻŌhiʻa Tree.”

ACLU President Deborah Archer discusses how the work of the organization has changed under the second Trump administration; Chef Jason Peel discusses his decision to close Nami Kaze at Pier 38 and his next culinary venture

On today's program, we're revisiting stories about Kahoʻolawe.

The military has released a factbook detailing its importance and contributions to Hawaiʻi, but continues to wrestle with its shortcomings, especially when it comes to environmental stewardship.