Big Island nature reserves are closing again this August as state officials ramp up their battle against feral animals threatening Hawaii's critically endangered palila bird, with fewer than 2,200 of these unique honeycreepers remaining.

Coconut Rhinoceros Beetles (CRB) have been found twice on Lāna‘i within shipments of potted plants from O‘ahu, leading to swift containment and eradication measures by Pūlama Lāna‘i and the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity.

The DLNR reports a rise in Hawaiian green sea turtle nesting and urges the public to respect their space and avoid beach lighting that disrupts their path to the sea.

Hawaiian biologists urge the public to report sightings of the endangered Hawaiian hoary bat, or ʻōpeʻapeʻa, via the iNaturalist platform to aid conservation efforts.

Hawaii's DOCARE is enforcing violations at Sacred Falls State Park due to ongoing trespassing, despite clear warnings and a tragic past accident. Violations carry fines and possible jail time.

Maui's DLNR continues marine conservation talks, seeking public input on revised draft recommendations for sustainable fishing and ecosystem protection through the Holomua Marine Initiative.

Kauai event on July 18 promotes sustainable gardening with a focus on native Hawaiian plants, offering free flora and the chance to win a water-efficient irrigation controller.

Hawaii's Big Island combats coconut rhinoceros beetle invasion through interagency efforts, deploying traps and treating palm trees, with public collaboration and movement restrictions on host materials.

Hawai'i's DOCARE has extended its marine patrols across major islands to protect natural and cultural marine resources, emphasizing education over enforcement.

Hawaiʻi County and HDOA enforce a voluntary compliance order to stop the movement of materials that could spread the invasive coconut rhinoceros beetle.

Hawaiian crows, known as `alalā, are adapting well after being reintroduced to the wild, exhibiting natural behaviors and even nest building, which signals potential for the species' recovery.

Goodwill Industries of Hawai‘i is hosting a reuse collection event on June 27 at KRC for Kauai residents to donate items like clothing and books, excluding eWaste and broken items.

A skunk in Kaka‘ako Waterfront Park, Honolulu, was contained by police and later euthanized by agriculture officials due to rabies concerns. Hawaii remains rabies-free.