A monthslong sampling effort turned up elevated levels of copper and zinc but no sign of PCBs or arsenic.
The interim rule has been signed by the Department of Agriculture in a bid to curb the spread of the stinging ants on Oahu.
Supporters said they'll keep working through other means this session to partially close Hawaii's massive spending gap on natural resources.
More than 100 people turned out recently to blast state officials for not keeping up with maintenance of a small boat harbor in Hilo.
The public is asked to refrain from snorkeling, surfing and swimming at Kahaluu Beach Park for eight days to allow coral to reproduce.
The Army Corps of Engineers is working to secure access to the properties in what's expected to be a challenging phase of Maui's recovery.
A disinfection process using ultraviolet light is being added to the plant.
The deadline to apply is in two weeks with proposed projects led by or focusing on women, youth and traditional Native Hawaiian practices encouraged.
Collected fees would go toward helping convert cesspools by Hawaii’s 2050 deadline.
The more than $200 million development would be located in a culturally and environmentally sensitive area.