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Study Shows ‘Glimmer Of Hope’ Against Rapid Ohia Death Lisa Keith

Study Shows ‘Glimmer Of Hope’ Against Rapid Ohia Death

Seedlings aren't dying from the fungal disease -- but they're easily killed by invasive weeds and animals, researchers found.
The Latest Threat To Hawaii’s Coral Reefs: A New, Aggressive Algae Species Courtesy: NOAA/National Marine Sanctuaries

The Latest Threat To Hawaii’s Coral Reefs: A New, Aggressive Algae Species

The algae has swiftly spread like a thick mat off Pearl and Hermes Atoll, smothering and killing coral reefs there, researchers say.
Agreement Reached To Protect Dwindling Shark Species Wikimedia Commons

Agreement Reached To Protect Dwindling Shark Species

Thousands of oceanic whitetip sharks have died in commercial fishing off Hawaii. Now, Wespac will have to devise a plan to better protect them.
Hawaii Fish Council Urges Trump To Open Marine Monuments To Fishing Courtesy: NOAA

Hawaii Fish Council Urges Trump To Open Marine Monuments To Fishing

This is the second time Wespac has asked the president to make it easier to fish in and around environmental sanctuaries.
Well-Known Monk Seal Found Dead On Oahu’s Windward Side Alana Eagle/Civil Beat

Well-Known Monk Seal Found Dead On Oahu’s Windward Side

UPDATED: COVID-19 restrictions prevented a post-mortem exam to determine the cause of death for R5AY, or "Honey Girl."
How The Endangered Hawaiian Hawk Became A Political Pawn Courtesy: U.S. FWS

How The Endangered Hawaiian Hawk Became A Political Pawn

The Trump administration has launched an all-out assault on federal environmental regulations, including the Endangered Species Act.
Danny De Gracia: We Must Get Ready For The Climate Change ‘Storm’ Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat

Danny De Gracia: We Must Get Ready For The Climate Change ‘Storm’

Lawmakers and public officials need to do a better job educating Hawaii residents about the effects of sea level rise and changing weather patterns.
Six Hawaii Companies Cited For Air Pollution Violations Anthony Quintano/Civil Beat

Six Hawaii Companies Cited For Air Pollution Violations

Six Hawaii companies — half of which are electric companies — were fined for violating emission standards.
2 Wells With Contaminants Still Meet Safe Drinking Standards, DOH Says Cory Lum/Civil Beat

2 Wells With Contaminants Still Meet Safe Drinking Standards, DOH Says

Trace amounts of organic chemicals that were found in drinking water during routine testing on Maui and the Big Island are related to former pineapple and sugar cane production.
Council Passes Landmark Bill Restricting Single-Use Plastics On Oahu Claire Caulfield/Civil Beat/2019

Council Passes Landmark Bill Restricting Single-Use Plastics On Oahu

Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell has signaled he supports the bill. Its restrictions on food-vendor plastics would roll out in the next two years.