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Measure 7

Conservation measure could cost Windward 1,200 jobs, expert warns

By Marcus Hale · September 18, 2026

Steep green ridges above the ocean at dawn. — Kahana Ridge, where the proposed easement would block development. (File photo)

An independent economist says Measure 7 would put more than a thousand local jobs at risk, while supporters call the ridge's watershed priceless. Read more

Community

Neighbors for Kahana Jobs rally draws hundreds

Residents packed Kahana Beach Park Saturday to say no to the easement, organizers said.

Transportation

Traffic nightmare: what the easement means for your commute

A study projects peak-hour increases of up to 340 percent on the corridor.

Measure 7

Local scientist's ties to outside activists questioned

Sources raise questions about who is funding the easement's most visible supporter.

Poll

Poll: 78% of Windward residents oppose easement

Nearly four in five readers say no to Measure 7 in our reader poll.

Business

Kaimana Resort Partners pledges $2M community fund

The developer says the fund will support youth programs and shoreline cleanups.

Schools

Windward High robotics team takes state title

A summer of late nights pays off for twelve students and their coach.