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64 cats, kittens captured at Queens’ Marketplace; relocated to Big Island homes
In reaction to a ban on feeding feral cats at Queensʻ Marketplace in Waikōloa Village in order to protect endanered nēnē, two local animal rescue organizations conducted a relocation project. They captured 64 felines and delivered them to homes across the Big Island — after being spayed/neutered, vaccinated and microchipped.
State defends actions to protect nēnē in Waikōloa, but offers no solution for cats
At the direction of Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green, Chair Dawn Chang of the Department of Land and Natural Resources came to the Big Island to “broker peace” with cat groups upset the state mandated the removal of feeding and watering stations to protect nēnē in Waikōloa.
What’s the best way to address cat colonies on the Big Island? Take our 30-second poll #9
What is the best way to humanely address the overpopulation of feral/community cats on the Big Island? Take our 30-second poll.
Protest at Big Island shopping center over state ordered removal of cat feeding stations
During a protest at Queensʻ Marketplace on the Big Island, two women from Waikōloa were cited by state conservation and resources officers for “prohibited take of endangered species” by putting bowls of cat food on the ground.
Cat feeding at Hawai‘i Island shopping center to end
The Department of Land and Natural Resources has directed the removal of the cat-feeding station at Queens’ Marketplace, citing negative impacts to nēnē.
Gov. Green pledges $100 million of Hawaiʻi’s surplus budget to fight climate change
Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green has established a Climate Advisory Panel and is re-committing the state to the U.S. Climate Alliance.
Alexander & Baldwin promotes Lance Parker to president
Lance Parker is a 28-year veteran of the commercial real estate industry.
Wonderberry’s Comics opens in Kona’s Lanihau Center
The 612-square-foot store specializes in an assortment of comic books, graphic novels and action figures.
New Owner Acquires Queens’ MarketPlace
Alexander & Baldwin, who were recently involved in the Maui water controversy, have recently acquired Queens Marketplace on Big Island, for $90 million.
Farmers Win Water Battle With Corporation—for Now
Sen. Donovan Dela Cruz, Chair of Senate Ways and Means Committee, recently killed HB1326 HD2, referred to by its opponents as “the corporate water theft bill.”
Contentious Hawai‘i ‘Water Theft Bill’ Dies in Committee
Senate Committee on Ways and Means deferred HB 1326 indefinitely.
