Legendary oceanographer Sylvia Earle says Kahalu’u Bay is a “source of inspiration” because of local conservation efforts to preserve its unique but fragile ecosystem.

No one knows for certain what lies underground at a vacant parcel that’s being developed on Kauai.

Surfrider Foundation shares its top 10 list of popular U.S. beaches that fail to meet health standards for recreational users.

The move would protect a swathe of ocean larger than Papahanaumokuakea but could face resistance from commercial fishing interests.

Rising sea levels, warmer ocean temperatures, hotter weather and invasive species all threaten Hawaii’s 22 species of seabirds. But local organizations are finding ways to help.

The box jellyfish population off Waikiki has exploded in recent decades, leading to thousands of annual stings.

Nearly 50 local threatened species have not been designated with the habitat needed to help their numbers recover, according a prominent nonprofit conservation group.

Advocates applauded a series of clean transportation bills passed this year but said the initiatives face a long road ahead.

Gov. David Ige’s second emergency proclamation empowers the county and state to better address the problems facing the drought-stricken county.

In its 2-1 decision, the PUC listed a variety of reasons why the company should not be granted an amended power purchase agreement with HELCO.