State health officials flagged an enterococci exceedance at Hanakaoʻo Beach in Kaʻanapali; swimmers should avoid posted waters while follow‑up testing continues.

Scattered showers and gusty ENE trades keep Honolulu warm this weekend. A High Surf Advisory for south shores runs through 6 a.m. HST Sunday, July 26.

State health officials flagged Sharks Cove after tests found elevated enterococci; avoid water contact until follow-up testing clears the site.

High Surf Advisory in effect for south shores through 6 PM HST Friday. Gusty trades and isolated showers will make beaches and small boats hazardous.

A global review finds about 51% of migratory bird species are declining and lays out species‑focused, full‑annual‑cycle strategies to stop the losses.

A High Surf Advisory is in effect for south‑facing shores as trades pick up. Expect gusty winds, scattered morning showers and choppy shorelines through Friday.

UH Mānoa-led study finds 25 human-made contaminants lodged in Maui coral tissues and links chemical changes to reduced reef resilience.

Breezy trades and spotty windward showers set the tone in Honolulu today. Small boats and beachgoers should monitor rising winds and building south-shore surf.

Hawaiʻi DOH has issued a brown water advisory at Hanamāʻulu Beach; officials urge avoiding brown or murky water after recent runoff and a June sewage spill.

Scattered showers and breezy east‑northeast trades will linger through Wednesday, with gusts and rising surf later in the week.

A judge ordered a contested hearing into Mahi Pono’s East Maui diversion permit and temporarily cut allowable diversions while the case moves forward.

Tropical Storm Fausto is set to become a hurricane tonight, with forecasters warning of rapid strengthening. Dangerous surf and rip‑current threats are expected for Baja and parts of California, with possible swell reaching Hawaii by the weekend.

Hawaiian Electric filed a large IGP RFP to add renewables, storage and firm capacity across Oʻahu, Maui and Hawaiʻi Island, while keeping LNG an option as bids are evaluated.