Maui parks remain closed due to storm damage, with cleanup efforts underway to ensure safety. Kama‘ole Beach Park II has reopened, while other areas await assessment. Residents can contact the Department of Parks and Recreation for updates.

Kolowalu Dog Park is opening on February 8 in Kaka‘ako, featuring a design that incorporates Hawaiian culture and bilingual signs for Hawaiian language month.

Visitors are advised to avoid swimming at Hanalei Bay on Kaua‘i due to brown water runoff presenting health risks. Contact Kaua‘i's Ocean Safety Bureau for updates.

Hawai'i's new Fisheries Management Area in Maunalua Bay aims to balance conservation with fishing traditions, introducing restrictions on certain species and night spearfishing to protect fish stocks.

A new comfort station funded by Hui Makaʻāinana o Makana is coming to Hā‘ena State Park, including cultural safeguards and plans to ease parking during construction.

Maui's Fifth Street courts at Lānaʻi Park will close from Jan 27 - Aug 31, 2025, for renovations, including resurfacing and new equipment. Other park areas will remain open.

Puhi Park's tennis and basketball courts are closing for resurfacing from Jan. 16 to mid-May as part of a $3.1 million project by DOPR and contractor Pacific Concrete.

Hawaii's Governor Josh Green has designated 2025 as the "Year of Our Community Forests" to celebrate and raise awareness about the importance of urban and community trees in island life and the environment.

Hawaiʻi’s DLNR launches "Hawaiʻi Conservation Kuleana," a podcast about environmental protection, led by officials sharing their motivations and departmental insights.

An opossum was trapped and euthanized in a Hawaiian store due to health concerns and potential ecological risks. The incident is part of a pattern of opossum sightings across Hawaii.

Hanalei Bay parking lots will be closed for repairs on Jan. 9-10 from 5-10:30 a.m., affecting several areas including Black Pot and Waioli Beach Park.

A deceased humpback whale calf off Hawaii's coast has prompted a significant response from state and federal agencies, incorporating cultural practices into the recovery and investigation process.

The Kaiwi State Scenic Shoreline in Hawaii hosted a diverse cultural celebration during the annual First Day Hike, featuring traditional performances and a picturesque sunrise.