Hawaii's Keanakolu Bunkhouse and Ranger cabins in the Hilo Forest Reserve open for bookings seven days a week.

Diamond Head State Monument in Hawaii is hosting "Kids to Parks Day" on May 17, with activities from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to celebrate outdoor experiences with the community.

The Ka‘iwa Ridge Trail in Hawaii will close temporarily for Little Fire Ant treatment. A joint effort with drone technology aims to eradicate the ants, marking the first of several planned closures over nine months.

The Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture awarded $427,670 to 24 agricultural enterprises to support compost costs, with potential continuation hinging on future funding decisions.

Hawaii's DLNR is offering bounties for axis deer tails to landowners in Maui Nui to help control the invasive species' population and mitigate ecological damage. Applications for the Landowner Incentive Program are due by May 19th.

Hawaiʻi marks its eighth Invasive Species Awareness Month aiming to educate the public on the dangers of non-native species and celebrate local conservation efforts.

Hawaii's BLNR approves nearly $7 million in grants for conservation efforts, including land for habitats, recreation, and cultural sites like Ke Kīpuka o Kalaeuila and Hīlea, funded by the Legacy Land Conservation Fund.

Hawaii's DLNR and DOCARE cleared 45 encampments from Diamond Head, citing three individuals for trespassing, and highlighting the challenges of enforcing no-go zones and aiding the homeless.

Kealakekua Bay in Hawaii is preparing for an invasive species removal event on May 18, where volunteers will help extract non-native fish to protect the local ecosystem.

Kaua‘i's Mānā Plain sanctuary reports an increase in native and migratory waterbirds, according to DLNR. Restoration efforts since the 1990s have made the sanctuary a community and ecological asset.

Restoration efforts in West Kaua‘i's Mānā Plain have made the wetlands a thriving bird sanctuary, observed by biologist Jason Vercelli and reported by DLNR.

Puaʻa Kaʻa State Wayside in Maui is closing on April 21 for renovations until May 12, 2025. Upgrades include restroom fixes and painting. Visitors are advised to avoid the area.

The Hawaii DLNR stated that new Commercial Use Permits for ocean activities are on hold due to a court order pending environmental review, impacting current and future permittees.