Hawaii

Jamie O’Brien, professional surfer from North Shore, Hawaii, may have violated the Endangered Species Act when he chose to ride a Hawaiian Sea Turtle—yes, ride. Whether he was promoting animal rights, mimicking inappropriate relations or just curious, he now faces federal fines up to $13,200.
O’Brien continues to tweet and… Read the rest

Chinese food restaurants in Hawaii had better start looking for delicacies other than shark fin soup to treat their 80th birthday guests and out of town VIPs to come July 1, 2011. In an attempt to take a stand against the overfishing and extinction of sharks, Hawaii passed legislation last… Read the rest

A couple of years ago, the Hawaii Senate made the decision to cut down on paper waste. Senate leadership agreed to use paper only if absolutely necessary, and began giving the public documents on CDs instead of paper; putting bills, testimony and committee reports were online, and using document-reading software.… Read the rest

The native Hawaiians understood reusing and recycling more than most Americans today ever will. And the importance of using every plant, animal, flower, etc. for what it’s worth has been passed down along ancestral lines for centuries. I was fortunate enough to experience traditional Lau Lau making at the Hawaii… Read the rest