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.

Grand Army Plaza South has reopened after a two‑year, $16M restoration. The Pulitzer Fountain and Pomona statue are back with bluestone, trees and upgraded systems.

A Tree Action Seattle analysis says Sand Point Country Club removed 207 trees and planted invasive ivy, raising questions about whether city rules were enforced.

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.

Neighbors in Anderson Township reported a possible black bear this week; wildlife officials haven’t confirmed the sighting. State biologists urge calm, securing food sources and reporting photos so the animal can be verified.

Meydenbauer Bay Park's swim area is closed through July 1 after tests flagged high bacteria. Officials warn people and pets to avoid entering the water.

Rey Park's 1955 community center is being replaced in a nearly $4M project that adds new playgrounds, courts and preserves a landmark mural.

A short video appears to show a small black bear in Greenhills, prompting police and state wildlife officials to investigate. The sighting arrives as Ohio reports a rise in bear reports.

A moose charged a hiker and dogs Tuesday on the Lovell Gulch Trail near Woodland Park. Wildlife officials say leash dogs and give moose wide space during calving season.

A bear was filmed climbing into the bed of a pickup truck off Baskins Creek in Gatlinburg. Local posts and wildlife officials urged securing trash and locking vehicles.

Beverly police say a coyote attacked a dog near the Fox Hill trail; officers found a den with pups and urged residents to keep pets leashed and avoid dens.

A large alligator was photographed cruising Faciane Canal near Carr Drive in Slidell; a coastal scientist estimated it at about 7–8 feet.

Minnesota added Becker, Clearwater, Grant, McLeod and Meeker to its deer feeding and attractant ban, expanding the restriction to 37 counties as officials respond to new CWD detections.