Nonnative invasives poised to dominate Hawaii forests

• By Timothy Hurley
• July 16, 2023

It’s widely known that nonnative trees are a growing presence in Hawaii’s forests. A new study, however, suggests that the invasion has progressed much further than previously believed. Read more

Gov. Josh Green is criticized for vetoing ‘critical’ water bills

• By Timothy Hurley
• July 11, 2023

Gov. Josh Green has come under fire for vetoing a couple of bills that environmentalists say were needed to deter and respond to drinking water crises such as the one triggered by the Red Hill fuel leaks. Read more

Hawaii, Honolulu score $4M for climate action plans

• By Timothy Hurley
• July 7, 2023

The state of Hawaii and city of Honolulu have won a combined $4 million from the federal government to help develop plans to battle climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and pollution. Read more

Governor signs climate change bills into law

• By Timothy Hurley
• July 6, 2023

Gov. Josh Green on Wednesday signed a handful of measures that aim to fight climate change and move the state closer to achieving its ambitious climate goals. Read more

State to acquire Wahiawa system, including Lake Wilson

• By Timothy Hurley
• July 6, 2023

A bill that calls for the state to acquire the Wahiawa irrigation system — including Lake Wilson Reservoir, the Wahiawa Dam and spillway — was signed into law by Gov. Josh Green on Wednesday. Read more

Escaped Kahi Mohala patient wanted

• By Timothy Hurley
• July 3, 2023

Police advise not approaching any suspect as they may be armed and dangerous. Read more

Hawaii faces higher temperatures, drought as El Nino takes hold

• By Timothy Hurley
• July 2, 2023

The National Weather Service’s Climate Prediction Center is forecasting higher-­than-average temperatures and below-average rainfall for the rest of the calendar year and into January. Read more

Outrigger to buy Kaua‘i Beach Resort & Spa

• By Timothy Hurley
• June 24, 2023

One month after announcing a hotel expansion to Maui, the Outrigger Hospitality Group said Friday it is making a similar move to Kauai. Read more

Hawaii firearm registrations down slightly in 2022

• By Timothy Hurley
• June 21, 2023

Firearm registrations dipped by 6.1% in Hawaii in 2022, bucking a trend of increasing gun ownership over the past couple of decades. Read more

3 suffer serious injuries in Big Island head-on collision

• By Timothy Hurley
• June 20, 2023

Three people were seriously injured in a two-vehicle head-on collision this morning on Daniel K. Inouye Highway near the 26 mile-marker. Read more

Kalaupapa park remains closed 3 years after pandemic shutdown

• By Timothy Hurley
• June 18, 2023

The National Park Service unit has been closed to the general public since COVID-19 struck in 2020. Read more

$25M initiative to restore health of Hawaii’s coral reefs

• By Timothy Hurley
• June 14, 2023

For 30 years Greg Asner used high-tech satellite, airborne and field technology to measure the scope of land and reef problems in Hawaii. Read more

$2 million insurance coverage added for island coral reefs

• By Timothy Hurley
• June 12, 2023

With the Central Pacific hurricane season underway, an insurance policy covering up to $2 million in damage to Hawaii’s coral reefs is now in effect. Read more

Hawaii leads nation in homeownership increase

• By Timothy Hurley
• June 3, 2023

Hawaii led the nation with a 1.2% increase in its rate of homeownership between 2010 to 2020, one of only five states with a positive rate change over the decade, according to the latest U.S. census. Read more

Floating lantern ceremony draws 45,000

• By Timothy Hurley
• May 30, 2023

After three years off due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Shinnyo floating lantern ceremony came back strong Monday, setting the waters off Ala Moana Regional Park alight with thousands of flickering memorials. Read more

Aulani reef fish contributing to science

• By Timothy Hurley
• May 22, 2023

At Disney’s Aulani Resort & Spa at Koolina, the colorful reef fish in Oahu’s only human-made snorkeling lagoon are doing more than just swimming about looking pretty for the hotel’s guests. Read more

Hana Highway on Maui closed after rockfall

• By Timothy Hurley
• May 20, 2023

For residents who regularly travel on these winding, cliff-hugging roads, it not only can be dangerous but cause periods of tiresome inconvenience if a section is impassable for an extended time. Read more

Reduction of air tours over Hawaii national parks is proposed

• By Timothy Hurley
• May 16, 2023

Noisy air tours would be greatly reduced over Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park and Haleakala National Park under draft plans unveiled Monday. Read more

UH launches initiative to advance local food production

• By Timothy Hurley
• May 15, 2023

With 87% of its food imported to the islands, Hawaii faces the likelihood of becoming increasingly vulnerable to shortages and rising prices as climate change plays havoc with agriculture on the mainland and elsewhere. Read more

Group seeks to stop mosquito release into Maui wilderness

• By Timothy Hurley
• May 14, 2023

The complaint was filed Monday in the 1st Circuit’s Environmental Court on behalf of Hawaii Unites and Tina Lia, who founded the nonprofit in January. Read more

Annual count of homeless records slight rise on Oahu

• By Timothy Hurley
• May 12, 2023

Homelessness increased again on Oahu, according to the latest federally required annual survey, but only slightly and in fewer numbers than many metro areas on the mainland. Read more