Water

The recent Kona low weather system brought some much-needed rainfall to dry parts of the state, but Hawaiʻi and Maui counties remain in drought.

Director of the Honolulu Department of Environmental Services, Roger Babcock, spoke to The Conversation's Catherine Cruz about the 6% rate hike to Oʻahu residents' sewer bills.

Last year the City and County of Honolulu passed a law that increases residents' sewer fees over the next six years, but the fee structure also places a relatively greater burden on heavy water users — meaning water-saving machines have a greater opportunity to save money as well.

Maui Land & Pineapple Company diverts water from the Honokōhau Stream, but is required by the state to allow a certain amount of water to flow downstream.

Honolulu Board of Water Supply Chief Engineer Ernie Lau gives an update on water conservation and looks back at the impact of the massive fuel spill from the Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility.

The Plantation Course at Kapalua Resort on Maui is famous for its ocean views and hosting The Sentry, a $20 million PGA Tour event. However, drought and a dispute over irrigation water have led to the cancellation of the event.

The Conversation will be hosting a live call-in show to talk all things golf. Our panel will be taking your calls live. Call in live, or send a note to talkback@hawaiipublicradio.org. You can also leave a voicemail before the show on our talkback line: 808-792-8217.

Gov. Josh Green spoke to The Conversation's Catherine Cruz after returning from his meeting in Arizona with the Western Governors' Association.

Today, we're hosting a call-in show on Maui water usage amid the ongoing drought and legal battles. Have a question or a comment? Email talkback@hawaiipublicradio.org or leave a voicemail on our talkback line at 808-792-8217.

A new report detailing water consumption in Lahaina brings insights into who has been using water resources — and how much. HPR’s Catherine Cluett Pactol has a breakdown of the report.