Officials had been debating for weeks between two procedural options.

Over the last two decades, AccesSurf has helped thousands of people get out on the water and elevated adaptive surfing into a professional sport.

Funding should continue to provide additional resources for ocean safety.

The new budget includes money for 18 new lifeguard positions and extended hours, with an emphasis on the Leeward Coast.

Half of Hawaii's kids can't swim, and pools are less likely to be located near lower income communities.