Hawaii's Kaiwi State Scenic Shoreline hosts the annual First Day Hike, featuring a spectacular sunrise and cultural performances including a pu, an oli, taiko drums, and bagpipes.

The Lahaina Recreation Center's fields are temporarily closed for repairs, including a critical water pump fix, with further enhancements planned for the facilities.

Maui's Hamakua Poko Kai Beach, known as "Bones Beach," is closed until January 31st for environmental and cultural assessments following erosion from high surf events. The County of Maui advises the public to stay away during this period.

Volunteers and staff conducted the annual Christmas Bird Count in Hawai‘i, focusing on endangered forest birds at Pu’u Maka‘ala Natural Area Reserve, as part of a global conservation effort.

The 'Ākoʻakoʻa Coral Restoration Nursery in Hawaii, developed by ASU and the DLNR, is a major conservation effort for West Hawai‘i’s reefs, featuring advanced technology and real-world impact.

Hawaiʻi has launched the Reef Habitat Plan, leveraging local fishers' knowledge for nearshore habitat management without new regulations, utilizing federal grants and online surveys for community input.

Hawaii's forest bird conservation efforts focused on the "Year of the Forest Birds," with mixed outcomes--some species near extinction and others showing signs of recovery.

An opossum was captured in Honolulu's Iwilei neighborhood, with HDOA setting baited traps after a sighting. This marks the area's third incident this year.

Rare Hawaiian snails, Achatinella fuscobasis, were reintroduced into the wild in the Ko‘olau Mountains after decades of captivity, aiming for species recovery.

The tennis and basketball courts at Wailua Homesteads Park will be closed until Jan. 24, 2025, for resurfacing and new pickleball courts installation.

Endangered Hawaiian crows were reintroduced into East Maui, marking a hopeful step for species recovery through a partnership involving several conservation organizations.

Hawai'i DLNR has scheduled a special feral pig hunt on Hawai'i Island to control the invasive pig population, allowing the use of dogs, rifles, and knives, excluding shotguns. There's no limit on the number of pigs or size of hunting parties.

The Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) updated seabird rescue protocols due to H5N1 bird flu risks, advising rescuers to use protective gear.