The Honolulu Zoo introduces Bono the gibbon to potential companion Japan to foster companionship in their senior years.

Hawaiian monk seal Hōʻailona, known as Hōʻa, has returned to Waikīkī Aquarium from UC Santa Cruz where he was part of conservation studies. His homecoming celebrates conservation efforts for his endangered species.

A two-day initiative in Kalalau Valley, Hawaii, involving state agencies and hunters, successfully removed 22 feral pigs and goats, helping protect the local ecosystem.

Wailua Parks' tennis and pickleball courts are closing temporarily for maintenance, with painting and windscreens installation scheduled, subject to weather conditions.

Kapa‘a Swimming Pool on Kauai is closed indefinitely from September 17 due to mechanical issues; patrons are directed to Waimea pool.

Honolulu's Hoomaluhia Botanical Garden plans weekly closures starting in 2026 for environmental rehabilitation; a public survey will decide if it should close on Tuesdays or Thursdays.

Honolulu is seeking public input for the Moanalua Section of the Honolulu Watershed Forest Reserve management plan via open house events and online comments until October 2025.

The Hawai'i Board of Land and Natural Resources settled with Kapalua Kai Sailing for $30,448.67 after their vessel, Hula Girl, ran aground in a protected marine area.

Kaua'i officials developed a plan to balance nighttime football games with seabird protection during their Fledgling Season, utilizing a tiered system for game scheduling and on-site wildlife experts.

Hawai‘i agencies intensify efforts to combat the invasive coconut rhinoceros beetle, removing 144 tons of breeding material from Keāhole Agricultural Park.

Two native Hawaiian land snails, thought extinct, were rediscovered on Kauaʻi, giving hope to conservationists working to protect the islands' unique biodiversity.

Kaua‘i officials captured a juvenile female mongoose at Nāwiliwili Harbor, an invasive species that threatens local wildlife, marking the sixth capture since 2012.

Kailua Beach Park will close from midnight to 4 a.m. starting Friday in a three-month pilot program—the first-ever night closure for the popular 24/7 Windward Oahu destination.