Doc, the Komodo dragon, has died at age 32 at the Honolulu Zoo after being euthanized due to cancer, marking the end of his long life, which included contributions to conservation education.

Molokaʻi residents urge for a temporary ban on imports of high-risk materials to prevent the invasive coconut rhinoceros beetle from reaching the island, after its detection on nearby islands.

The beached 75-foot vessel, The Discovery, has been safely removed from the Kewalo Basin seawall following coordinated efforts by multiple agencies, prioritizing environmental and public safety.

DLNR warns of the dangers of newly formed lava deltas on Hawaii Island due to instability and potential collapse, urging extreme caution in areas like Kapoho.

Baldwin Beach in Maui will be partially closed for tree stump removal on August 21-22, as announced by the County of Maui Department of Parks and Recreation.

Oahu's crown jewel snorkeling spot will shut down completely from September 8-23 for an $840K parking lot repaving project, forcing thousands of fall visitors to find alternatives.

Conservation entrepreneur John Leong's quarter-century battle against invasive species in Hawaii gains new recognition as the islands face an escalating environmental crisis.

Hawai‘i livestock owners must register their brands by December 31, 2025, to ensure legal ownership, as directed by the Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity.

Hawai'i Island closures are scheduled for August 27-28 for animal control, affecting hunters and hikers in several areas, aimed at protecting the endangered palila bird from feral goats and sheep.

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.