An investigation found a Kauai district manager falsified documents to favor a contractor, improperly accepted gifts and could have faced 165 counts of state ethics violations.

But a museum foundation seeking to reduce its liability wants a contested case hearing — or for the state to take possession of the shoreline.

Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources officials say they will postpone a stream dredging plan in Manoa to confer with residents.

The DLNR explains its reasons for not granting a permit for access to an encampment near the Waianae Boat Harbor.

Opponents say water drawn from streams by the Hawaii land company harm the environment.

Residents of the camp are scrambling to make do by getting water from relatives and nearby parks.

New regulations — and better enforcement of existing laws — will be sought during the next legislative session.

New research shows non-native species can survive years at sea on buoys, nets, lost boats and trash before reaching distant shorelines.

Several years ago, the state stopped the infestation of leather mudweed by pulling up 3 million pounds of the algae. Now it’s back.

Businesses that rent from DLNR in Mapunapuna can ask for rent reductions when their leases come up for renewal.