Council members debate establishment of sustainability office

Formation of a proposed new Hawaii County agency has stalled following lengthy debates among members of the Hawaii County Council.

Waikoloa solar facility blessing promises transition to sustainable energy

Hawaii Island became one step closer to the state’s goal of 100% renewable energy with the commissioning and blessing Thursday of the Waikoloa Solar + Storage facility.

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Tropical Gardening: In-person Master Gardener Plant Sale returns

Mark your calendar for the Master Gardener Plant Sale from 10 a.m.- 3 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 29, at the Komohana Research and Extension Complex in Hilo.

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Tropical Gardening: New Year’s resolution: Improve our environment as a master gardener

Some folks might say making New Year’s resolutions is a waste of time, because we often forget what we resolved by the end of January. However, the main key to success is to make resolutions that are measurable, reasonable and reachable.

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Tropical Gardening: Let us be thankful every day of the year

Thursday is Thanksgiving but giving thanks for the many blessings we have in Hawaii should be a daily event. For the last several months, it seems many folks have been focusing on the negative, so let’s try something healthier.