The Lānaʻi Fifth Street Courts in Maui County will reopen on December 18 after renovations, offering facilities for various sports and improved features like new lighting and ADA-compliant amenities.

Ten senior U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service scientists have left Hawaiʻi posts amid agency-wide staffing cuts. Conservationists warn refuges and endangered species could suffer as a result.

Kuilei Cliffs volunteers say irrigation lines faltered late last month, leaving new plantings brown while the city and utilities weigh short‑term compromises and longer‑term fixes.

A mechanical failure at Kihei Pump Station No. 6 left part of Kalama Park cordoned off and prompted county requests for South Maui residents to limit water use.

More than 950 acres of Kāneʻohe Pali have been moved into state stewardship to protect drinking water, cultural sites and native habitat. Public and federal funds helped seal the deal.

Kalaupapa reopened to guided public visits this fall with a resident‑led Saints Tour. Flights, permits and tiny group sizes mean dates sold out quickly.

Two more Hawaiian crows, the ʻalalā, were released into the wild in Maui, joining five existing birds as part of a conservation project aiming to establish a sustainable population.

A wayward opossum was discovered at a Maui car dealership and promptly removed by officials, who used an air rifle due to the invasive species' risks. It was sent for rabies testing after removal.

The latest viral video from a Hawaii beach shows exactly why marine advocates say "nothing has improved" in 2025. Conservation officers are now investigating after witnesses watched a man hoist a protected green sea turtle into the air for a photo opportunity, dropping it back on the sand with a pat on its shell.

Volunteers planted 900 native plants at Lower Pāʻia Park in Maui to combat erosion and climate change, with the local DPR and University of Hawai'i supporting the effort.

An aggressive 6–10-foot shark was sighted near the swim area at Nanakuli Beach Park; lifeguards posted warning signs and advised caution.

Kauaʻi's first Coral Restoration Nursery has started with efforts to propagate and restore local coral species, signaling a boost for marine ecosystem health.

Hawaii's DLNR will charge parking fees at four additional state parks for nonresidents and commercial vehicles, aiming to improve park experiences and maintenance.