The queen of green has some explaining to do. According to news reports, Bette Midler has been accused of chopping down more than 230 trees around one of her properties on the Hawaiian island of Kauai–without a permit. It may not sound like a big deal to you, but there are a couple of reasons why the news is making headlines in the Aloha State. First of all, cutting down native (and non-native) trees in picturesque Hawaii is a major offense. Currently, The state’s Board of Land and Natural Resources is recommending the actress pay $6,500 in fines for chopping … Continue reading →