Group Pleads Monk Seal Case

COMMUNITY COALITION PLEAS FOR EDUCATION AND DIALOGUE IN THE WAKE OF RECENT HAWAIIAN MONK SEAL DEATHS Honolulu, Hawai`i – In response to the series of “suspicious” Hawaiian monk seal deaths in Hawai`i, a group of concerned citizens and organizations have stepped up efforts to educate the public about the plight of the critically endangered marine mammal.  The group, identified as the Aloha Kanaloa Coalition (www.alohakanaloacoalition.org <http://www.alohakanaloacoalition.org> ) recently released a public service announcement video aimed … Read more

Haleakala Observatory Process in Trouble

Ilima Loomis at Maui news wrote: A hearing officer who acknowledged receiving inappropriate outside pressure to reach a decision on a major new telescope proposed for Haleakala said Monday that he was “surprised” to have his report thrown out and felt it was rejected because it embarrassed people on both sides. Attorney Steven Jacobson said that it was “irritating” to see his work rejected after four years of hearings and review. But with both supporters … Read more