Cindy Ellen Russell

Feb 3, 2025 | marinij.com | Otto Lee |Cindy Ellen Russell

For years, plastic turf was seen as an environmentally friendly and water-saving alternative to natural grass during California’s persistent drought. But new information from studies about its harmful effects has led countries, states, cities and counties to reconsider its use and weigh its risks against the benefits. The long-term detrimental effects of plastic turf in public areas, as opposed to natural grass, can have crippling effects on both public health and the environment.

Oct 26, 2024 | staradvertiser.com | Cindy Ellen Russell |Hawaii Photos

Friday, October 25, 2024 79° Today's Paper Photo Galleries A roughly 70-year-old public housing complex in Palolo Valley is slated for refurbishing two decades after being privatized and renovated under an arrangement touted as a state and national model. The nonprofit operator of the state-owned Palolo Homes I and II community plans to begin a $35 million improvement job by year’s end on the 306-unit complex and finish in mid-2026.

Oct 20, 2024 | staradvertiser.com | Cindy Ellen Russell |Hawaii Photos

Saturday, October 19, 2024 79° Today's Paper Photo Galleries Over 4,000 people and 150 units representing various businesses, government agencies, nonprofit organizations, social groups and others participated in the 2024 Honolulu Pride Parade down Kalakaua Avenue in Waikiki Saturday, sponsored by the Hawai’i LGBT Legacy Foundation. The parade was followed by an vening festival at the Tom Moffatt Waikiki Shell featuring exhibitors, information booths and performances.

Oct 19, 2024 | staradvertiser.com | Cindy Ellen Russell |Hawaii Photos

Friday, October 18, 2024 79° Today's Paper Photo Galleries Ho‘opono Services for the Blind held its annual White Cane Day Walk on Friday. The walk honors people who are blind or visually impaired for their courage in using canes to navigate their communities with independence. The walk also serves as a reminder for the public to exercise caution and safety as they drive and see pedestrians using canes.

Oct 18, 2024 | staradvertiser.com | Cindy Ellen Russell |Hawaii Photos

Thursday, October 17, 2024 79° Today's Paper Photo Galleries Wendy Hensel, executive vice chancellor and university provost for The City University of New York, will take over the University of Hawaii system in January — earning an annual salary of $675,000 — after UH regents unanimously selected her Thursday. Hensel, 54, follows President David Lassner, who will retire at the end of the year, and will become the 16th president of the 10-campus system.