The DLNR is issuing citations to those with unleashed dogs on Hawaiian beaches during monk seal pupping season, to protect the endangered species, with violators facing fines.

The Kaʻohe Game Management Area in Hawaiʻi opens for hunting season on July 3, 2025, with specific conditions and a brief hiatus for management operations.

DLNR Chair Dawn Chang reached her goal by catching seven trout in under an hour at Kaua‘i's Pu‘u Lua Reservoir, celebrating a century-long fishing tradition.

When helicopters start buzzing over Mauna Kea's slopes next month, it'll mark another chapter in a four-decade legal saga where an endangered bird literally sued the state—and won. This time, only a few hundred palila remain to witness Hawaii's latest attempt to undo centuries of ecological damage.

Kaumahina Wayside rest stop on Hāna Highway will close from June 12-22 for the removal of dangerous trees, as part of a safety-focused operation by DLNR costing $47,000. Public inquiries can be directed to Michael Kahula at 808-984-8102.

Hawai‘i intensifies efforts to combat the coconut rhinoceros beetle, with over 700 palm trees treated and multiple agencies coordinating on prevention measures.

Maui County calls for public input on developing the Maui County Urban Forest Management Plan, with a meeting set for June 5, 2025, and aims for a final plan by January 2027.

Hawai'i's DLNR DOFAW will offer hunting licenses and stamps for 2025-2026 starting June 15, available online and via authorized vendors. The OuterSpatial app aids hunters in check-in/out and permit purchases.

A mysterious, large cat-like creature was spotted in Oahu, stirring speculation and prompting a search by the Department of Land and Natural Resources, yet its identity remains unconfirmed.

Hawaii's DLNR opens applications for a project to salvage feral sheep near Daniel K. Inouye Highway, aiming to protect native ecosystems and improve road safety.

Hawai‘i's Kōkeʻe Public Fishing Area's annual rainbow trout season starts June 14, 2025, allowing fishing until September 30, with a limit of seven trout per day per angler.

Goodwill Hawaii hosting a treasure swap event on May 30th in Kaua‘i to promote sustainable living and recycling of gently used items, excluding eWaste and broken goods.

Mānoa Falls Trail in Honolulu is temporarily closed due to a fallen tree limb; three hikers sustained minor injuries. Nearby Puʻu Pia Trail is suggested as an alternative.