Volunteers who roped off a nursery for Rocky's new pup at Kalaeloa say unleashed dogs, beer bottles and traffic are putting the pair at risk.

A witness says a shark was seen off Fort DeRussy Beach in Waikiki on Wednesday; no injuries were reported. Lifeguards and state agencies are urging caution.

Dozens turned out in Wailuku as the state sought approval to replace porta‑potties with permanent restrooms, showers and more parking at Mākena State Park. The planning commission deferred a vote.

An 80‑unit Māʻalaea condo cleared a county finding to remove crumbling seawalls and install a sand‑filled “burrito,” a dune and public ramp under a $2.4M plan.

Lifeguards posted shark-warning signs at Banzai Pipeline after aggressive sharks were seen near the break. Officials are patrolling and urging beachgoers to stay ashore.

Foresters on Kauaʻi have begun using a pheromone-based repellent, SPLAT® Verb, to protect ʻōhiʻa from Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death. Officials say it’s a precautionary tool alongside fencing, animal control and research.

Crews have tarped and chlorinated infested reef sections in Kāneʻohe Bay to battle an invasive manjano anemone. Early inspections show substantial mortality in treated areas.

Three dead coconut rhinoceros beetles were recovered from detection traps in Waikapū; multi‑agency teams are surveying palms and green‑waste to prevent spread.

More than 100 captive‑bred kāhuli were returned to a predator‑protected site in the Koʻolau Mountains as part of an effort to rebuild Oʻahu’s native snail populations.

Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park has opened comment on a draft Kahuku Unit plan that would add day‑use permits, trails and small campgrounds; local sessions are set in Kaʻū.

A Hawaii County councilmember proposed a 50+ mile Hamakua Coast trail linking Hilo and Waipio, with a feasibility study planned and land-access questions looming.

Mayor Rick Blangiardi tapped John Berry to lead the Honolulu Zoo. Berry’s résumé includes the Smithsonian, the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation and a U.S. ambassadorship.

Two endangered nēnē were found dead at Queens' Marketplace in Waikōloa after an apparent vehicle strike; DLNR officers responded and the investigation is open.