Whale sanctuary expansion urged HONOLULU (AP) — An advisory council recommends expanding the focus of Hawaii’s humpback whale sanctuary. ADVERTISING The Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary’s advisory council said Monday the sanctuary should consider expanding its focus from
Whale sanctuary expansion urged
HONOLULU (AP) — An advisory council recommends expanding the focus of Hawaii’s humpback whale sanctuary.
The Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary’s advisory council said Monday the sanctuary should consider expanding its focus from humpback whales and their habitat to the ecosystem as a whole. That would include special management areas and vessel speed limits, along with increased collaboration with communities and government agencies.
The sanctuary is undergoing a process to review, evaluate and update its management plan and will release a draft plan for public comment next year.
Schools graded D in science
HONOLULU (AP) — A conservative education policy group gives Hawaii’s public school science standards a D grade.
A report by the Fordham Institute says Hawaii’s science standards are inadequate, inconsistent and include errors.
Sixteen other states also got D grades for the content, rigor, clarity and specificity of their science standards.
State Department of Education Science Educational Specialist Derrick Tsuruda said the report is discouraging. He says he thinks a review of the standards is necessary.
The current standards were developed in 2005. The Fordham report says standards in lower grades are clear and rigorous but fall short for older students.
Rail project gets federal approval
HONOLULU (AP) — Honolulu has received federal approval to spend $185 million to begin building the foundation and pillars along the first segment of the city’s planned commuter rail line.
Hawaii’s congressional delegation in Washington announced Monday the Federal Transit Administration granted Honolulu permission to proceed with advanced construction.
U.S. Sen. Daniel Inouye says moving forward with construction gives Oahu residents an alternative to being stuck in traffic on the island’s congested roadways.
