The Hawai'i Board of Land and Natural Resources settled with Kapalua Kai Sailing for $30,448.67 after their vessel, Hula Girl, ran aground in a protected marine area.

Kaua'i officials developed a plan to balance nighttime football games with seabird protection during their Fledgling Season, utilizing a tiered system for game scheduling and on-site wildlife experts.

Hawai‘i agencies intensify efforts to combat the invasive coconut rhinoceros beetle, removing 144 tons of breeding material from Keāhole Agricultural Park.

Two native Hawaiian land snails, thought extinct, were rediscovered on Kauaʻi, giving hope to conservationists working to protect the islands' unique biodiversity.

Kaua‘i officials captured a juvenile female mongoose at Nāwiliwili Harbor, an invasive species that threatens local wildlife, marking the sixth capture since 2012.

Kailua Beach Park will close from midnight to 4 a.m. starting Friday in a three-month pilot program—the first-ever night closure for the popular 24/7 Windward Oahu destination.

Kīlauea volcano in Hawaii began its 32nd eruptive episode with fountaining at 6:35 a.m. The jets reached up to 500 feet, with volcanic emissions expected to affect the southwest of the crater.

Invasive Myoporum thrips have been detected on Kauaʻi, impacting native naio plants. Rapid response efforts are underway to contain the pest after a citizen report via 643pest.org. Previous incursions occurred on other Hawaiian Islands.

Isaac Hale Beach Park in Puna is closing for dredging to remove 2018 volcanic debris, with a planned reopening before Thanksgiving. The $9.28 million project will restore boat access and safety.

Hawai‘i agencies collaborated in a major operation to eradicate coconut rhinoceros beetle breeding grounds at Keāhole Agricultural Park by fumigating green waste piles.

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.