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Join statewide ‘Makahiki Kuleana Kahakai’ coastal restoration day this June

HawaiК»i Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Aquatic Resources invites everyone in state to organize events on or about June 6 to mДЃlama shorelines, waterways and...

Oahu aquarium fishing ban advances as DLNR eyes West Hawaii reopening

A ban on aquarium fishing off Oahu moved forward Tuesday, with the Senate passing by a vote of 19-6 its third reading of a bill received from the House.

Oahu aquarium fishing ban advances as DLNR eyes West Hawaii reopening

A ban on aquarium fishing off Oahu moved forward Tuesday, with the Senate passing by a vote of 19-6 its third reading of a bill received from the House.

DLNR marine initiative launches on Big Island in May

DLNR marine initiative launches on Big Island in May

DLNR marine initiative launches on Big Island in May

The state Department of Land and Natural Resources will host seven “talk-story” sessions on Hawaii Island next month seeking public input about incorporating local knowledge into p...

Marine Institute at Maui Ocean Center launches initiative to address ongoing vessel groundings, threat to coral reefs

The Marine Institute at Maui Ocean Center has launched a comprehensive stakeholder survey and community initiative aimed at reducing vessel grounding incidents and strengthening re...

Push to ban aquarium harvesting pits islands against each other, Honolulu narrows police chief candidates to 6, Western...

Political ‘Hot Potato’: Where Should Hawaiʻi Ban Aquarium Fishing? The House and Senate have to work out major differences if the bill is to pass in the next two weeks. The push to...

Axis deer impact survey is open through June 30

The abundance of axis deer on Maui Nui continues to cause environmental, safety and economic challenges for its residents. The DLNR Division of Forestry and Wildlife is asking resi...

Column: Aquarium collection a blight on Hawaii

This year, the state Legislature is considering a bill to prohibit the commercial collection of reef wildlife for the international pet trade. House Bill 2101 was presented by the...

DLNR invites public to weigh in on ‘Na Ala Hele’ hiking trails

The Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources is updating its “Na Ala Hele Program Plan” on hiking trails and access for the first time since 1991, or 35 years.

Off the news: Aquarium collecting bill hangs in balance

The Legislature’s action on House Bill 2101 could determine whether Hawaii island’s coastal waters reopen for commercial capture of fish and marine life coveted for the aquarium tr...

Statewide ‘Makahiki Kuleana Kahakai’ coastal restoration day, June 6

The Department of Land and Natural Resources – Division of Aquatic Resources invites people on all islands to join in the Makahiki Kuleana Kahakai on June 6, 2026. As part of the...

Hundreds submit on Fisheries proposal to manage shellfish in Auckland, Coromandel

The review comes after the government ban on taking several species from the WhangaparДЃoa Peninsula, Kawau Bay, and ЕЊmaha Bay.

State moves forward with WahiawДЃ Dam, Irrigation System takeover

The state Agribusiness Development Corporation moves closer to completing the takeover of the WahiawДЃ Irrigation System, including the WahiawДЃ Dam.

Invasive algae species recently detected along KauaÊ»i’s south shore

While the invasive algae species, Avrainvillea erecta, has previously been documented elsewhere in Hawaiʻi, its confirmed presence along Kauaʻi’s south coast...

Editorial: Impel biosecurity unit to do its job

The state Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity (DAB) has been tasked with work vital to a sustainable future for Hawaii: Supporting successful growth of agricultural endeavors...

University of Hawai‘i leads state’s fight to protect native species with nearly 100 grant-funded projects

The work targets some of the state’s most urgent challenges, including rapid Ê»ÅhiÊ»a death, invasive mosquitoes that spread avian malaria, destructive food crop plant...

Work to start on pedestrian bridgeВ at К»ДЄao Valley State Monument; Park closure continues since March storms

The DLNR Division of State Parks will begin critical upgrades to the pedestrian bridge crossingВ Wailuku River at К»ДЄao Valley State Monument on April 27, 2026. The work will cont...

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Lawmakers dump pet projects into green fee tourist tax bucket, Education Secretary preserves Native Hawaiian funding ano...

How will Hawaiʻi spend The Green Fee? Some projects are 'head scratchers'. The governorʻs Green Fee Advisory Council recommended a series of projects at the start of the session fo...

American Water Foundation backs Hawai'i reef protection efforts

PuakÅ for Reefs, a community-based nonprofit, received funding from the American Water Charitable Foundation to support education and outreach efforts to protect coral reefs and ne...

Fisheries Agency to boost labor inspections

Letter: Industry, sustainability can coexist on Hawaii reefs

I appreciate the deep care for Hawaii’s reefs and cultural values expressed in “Aquarium collection a blight on isles” (Star-Advertiser, Island Voices, April 19). Protecting our ne...