2+ hour, 28+ min ago  (501+ words) By Kevin Chang, Kaiali'i Kahele, Jonee Peters Amendments to House Bill 2101 unfortunately limit protections to O'ahu and only for a limited time. Herbivorous reef fish play a critical role in reef resilience. Lau'pala (yellow tang) and kole (surgeonfish), heavily targeted…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (1230+ words) After several attacks, police are trying to get the owner of a dog that's been terrorizing a Puna neighborhood to surrender the animal. Joey Sughroue carries pepper spray during his daily walks with his dog. Marybeth Macmanus carries a knife…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago  (691+ words) The invasive coconut rhinoceros beetle was also found on Maui last week for the first time in nearly three years. State officials are surveying parts of Maui and Moloka'i this week for evidence of additional coconut rhinoceros beetles after the…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago  (797+ words) Scientists aren't sure why the birds are thriving in Honolulu, but their population has grown significantly on O'ahu in the last decade. Ka'iulani Murphy is quick to spot white terns flapping their wings when she's guiding Polynesian voyaging canoes across…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (354+ words) NOAA wants to replace a longstanding rule with technology scientists say is unproven. Since 2008, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, or NOAA, has imposed speed restrictions on ships 65 feet and longer when they pass through areas that North Atlantic right…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (578+ words) By Mike Nakachi, Elena Bryant Reef fish belong in the ocean, not in far-off fish tanks. Tell your elected officials. Most people living in Hawai'i agree that reef fish should not be captured and sold as aquarium pets. Last year,…...

3+ mon, 4+ day ago  (1278+ words) The population of tiny stinging ants has surged despite efforts to control the invasive species. Experts fear devastating consequences if the infestation spirals out of control. The color drained from Scott Fisher's face when a member of the Maui Invasive…...

3+ mon, 4+ day ago  (573+ words) New research reveals what is attracting tiger sharks to areas off of Olowalu during whale breeding season. Midwinter marks the annual return of humpback whales to Hawai'i, swimming down from Alaska to breed in the warmer waters. Tiger sharks start…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago  (575+ words) Six months later, nights haven't gotten any quieter " at least not yet. A large, fenced-in vacant lot just off the Ala Wai has provided prime real estate for a family of chickens looking to live the Waik'k' life. Featured originally…...

3+ mon, 4+ week ago  (1050+ words) Less than three days left to meet our goal of $300, 000 by December 31. Mahalo for your continued readership and support! The report shows improvement related to deaths but continued hearing loss and other injuries from some exercises. Over the next seven…...