HONOLULU – Community groups, state agencies and nonprofits across Hawaiʻi teamed up to participate in a statewide restoration event for World Ocean Day. This multi-island effort, organized as part of the Year of Our Coastal Kuleana*, focused on protecting the precious shorelines, reefs and wetlands that are vital to Hawaiʻi’s identify and prosperity.
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JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR DAWN CHANG CHAIRPERSON KAʻŪPŪLEHU MARINE RESERVE REOPENING DELAYED UNTIL LATER THIS YEAR Below the surface at Kaʻūpūlehu. Photo credit: Kaikea Nakachi KAILUA-KONA, HAWAIʻI – The Hawaiʻi ...
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HONOLULU – At the inaugural Pacific Climate Summit representatives from California, Fiji, Guam, Hawaiʻi, Kiribati, Vanuatu and Weno gathered to discuss climate challenges, advance climate implementation and strengthen collaboration across the Asia-Pacific.
HONOLULU – The DLNR Division of Aquatic Resources (DAR) reports encouraging progress in efforts to contain and eradicate an invasive sea anemone in O‘ahu’s Kāne‘ohe Bay. While the Manjano anemone has been observed and monitored in the bay since 2020, DAR staff detected additional spread following the Kona low storms in March.
KAHULUI, Maui – 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 (DOFAW) is asking residents of Maui, Moloka‘i and Lāna‘i to participate in a short survey describing how axis deer are impacting their lives.
JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR DAWN CHANG CHAIRPERSON ANNUAL RAINBOW TROUT SEASON AT KŌKEʻE, KAUAʻI LIHUE, Kaua‘I – Open season for rainbow trout will begin June 20, 2026 in the Kōke‘e ...
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KOHALA, Hawaiʻi – Pololū Trail and the lands leading to the trail entrance will be closed to all public access on Sunday, May 17, 2026, from 6 a.m. until 2 p.m., for maintenance. This temporary closure will include the following areas:
WAILUKU, Maui – The DLNR Division of State Parks announces the temporary closure of ʻIao Valley State Monument on Maui for important safety improvements, including critical upgrades to the pedestrian bridge crossing ʻIao Stream. The closure will run from April 27 - June 26, 2026.
HONOLULU – The DLNR Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW) is seeking community input on a draft management plan for the Makawao State Forest Reserve on Maui. Feedback will help guide oversight of the area for the next 10 years.
JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR RYAN KANAKAʻOLE ACTING CHAIRPERSON 2026-2027 HUNTING STAMP CONTEST WINNERS ANNOUNCED New Stamps Highlight the Wild Pig and Valley Quail HONOLULU – Winners of the 2026-2027 Hawai‘i ...
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