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In Hawaii, Water Is Life—And It’s in Danger | Atmos
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“Wai” means water within the Native Hawaiian language. It’s repeated twice—“waiwai”—to imply wealth. The Native folks of Hawaii perceive water is life. And, certainly, water feeds life because it streams by Hawaii’s stunning tropical panorama. The volcanic islands are residence to over 26,000 species, beautiful seashores, and emerald mountains.
Now, because of the U.S. navy and overtourism, the folks of Hawaii are going through one of many largest water crises they’ve ever seen. Navy gasoline contamination has severely threatened their water provide, posing harmful well being dangers, whereas the tourism sector guzzles water as traditional. Local weather change is poised to exacerbate the state of affairs even additional. As moist areas grow to be wetter and dry areas drier, aquifers are struggling to constantly soak up freshwater.
The issue is worsening now, nevertheless it dates again nearly a century. Throughout World Conflict II, the Navy constructed the Crimson Hill Bulk Gasoline Facility close to Honolulu to maintain gasoline protected underground from potential aerial assaults. The power shops 20 tanks, every almost 25 tales excessive, that collectively can maintain as much as a quarter-million gallons of gasoline. Crimson Hill additionally precariously sits solely 100 ft above Oahu’s sole supply aquifer that lots of of hundreds depend on. Since at the least 2014, the Navy has reported leaks on the facility.
On Dec. 1, 2021, former Oahu resident and Navy veteran Aedyn-Rhys King was knowledgeable by his housing administration that his water was protected and unaffected by a latest Crimson Hill gasoline leak. The very subsequent day, nevertheless, King’s nephew took a bathe earlier than work and needed to be rushed to the emergency room by the point he arrived at his job as a result of his entire physique was swollen. King didn’t suppose a lot about it initially, for he and his household had simply been advised by administration—which was advised by the Navy—that their water was protected. Then the subsequent day, his fiancé developed a rash, chest pains, and diarrhea after having a shower.
“She was really puking, so she went to the emergency room,” King stated. “And that’s once we have been beginning to put two and two collectively.”
Since its founding, Crimson Hill has leaked an estimated 180,000 gallons of jet gasoline. In the meantime, the Navy and complicit state representatives repeatedly advocated to maintain the tanks in operation. Solely after a 14,000-gallon leak in November—the one which affected King’s household—did the state of affairs lastly attain a breaking level.
On March 7, the Division of Protection introduced it might shut down Crimson Hill—however not earlier than mendacity to neighborhood members concerning the state of their water and harming hundreds (even navy forces, a lot of whom have been displaced from their properties for lack of fresh water). Though folks had been expressing issues concerning the facility for years, the choice was largely the results of a months-long effort from Shut Down Crimson Hill, a marketing campaign primarily facilitated by the grassroots group O’ahu Water Protectors.
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UCLA vs. Hawaii: Live updates, start time, how to watch and betting odds
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From NCAA Division III to the Big Ten: The unlikely rise of UCLA’s Luke Schuermann
UCLA defensive lineman Luke Schuermann takes part in a drill earlier this month during fall training camp.
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Luke Schuermann often gets “the look” whenever he mentions his last football stop. It can be a quizzical expression or a blank stare based on the level of knowledge of the words just spoken.
Johns Hopkins? Wait, give me a second. Oh, you mean the school known for producing renowned journalists, doctors and scientists?
That’s right. That one. Among its most famous alumni are CNN anchor Wolf Blitzer, former President Woodrow Wilson and film director Wes Craven.
Something the Baltimore-based private research institution is not known for is its football program. Its first team, in 1882, had to play as the Clifton Athletic Club because of the school’s contempt for the emerging sport. For its first 13 seasons, students served as coaches.
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Kusch chosen to succeed Rep. Nakashima – West Hawaii Today
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HONOLULU — Gov. Josh Green on Friday announced the appointment of Matthias Kusch to fill the House District seat left vacant by the death of Rep. Mark Nakashima, who was unopposed in the recent primary election.
Kusch was among three candidates sent to the governor by the state Democratic Party, in accordance with state law. The other two were former state lawmaker Dwight Takamine and Kristen Alice Apruzzese, director of community relations for Hope Services.
Kusch is a retired Hawaii Fire Department Battalion Chief, a coffee and citrus farmer, affordable housing advocate, president of Hilo Bayfront Trails, Windward Planning Commission member and maintains a variety of other business and volunteer ventures.
In a press release, Green extended “a special appreciation” to Takamine for his “extensive history of service and his willingness to serve once more. We are considering asking him to serve in a different and perhaps more fitting role.”
After interviewing all three candidates, the governor selected Kusch given his experience as a firefighter and the state’s need to have someone with that experience and voice in the Legislature, according to the press release.
Kusch will represent House District 1 (Hamakua and a portion of Hilo, Kaumana).
“I am grateful to Governor Green for appointing me to this seat and will do my utmost to uphold the values and deep respect that the late Rep. Nakashima brought to our district,” Kusch said in the release. “As a former PTA and SCC president of EB deSilva Elementary School in Hilo, our team worked closely with Rep. Nakashima and Sen. (Lorraine) Inouye in their successful effort to secure nearly $3 million for classroom and related improvements and design.
“I have served my community during my career, and this is the next step to continue that service, on a larger canvas.”
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PODCAST: The story behind Hawaii’s beloved morning reporter Casey Lund
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HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Hawaii News Now’s very own Casey Lund joins Guy Hagi on this week’s episode of “Upfront with Guy Hagi.”
The Idaho native explains his journey to Hawaii and how he handled adapting to the Hawaiian culture.
Plus, we find out the real reason why Casey didn’t fly with the Blue Angels and why Guy had to take his place.
Also included: a never-before-seen skit that Casey and Steve Uyehara made for the Blue Angels episode.
Each episode of “Upfront with Guy Hagi” features a local celebrity or personality joining Guy for a drive in the HNN weather vehicle.
Listen to the fourth episode below, watch the video podcast or get the episode wherever you get your podcasts.
You can also watch “Upfront with Guy Hagi” on YouTube by clicking here.
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