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In the fight against invasive plants, conservationists are bringing out the small guns.
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In the fight against invasive plants, conservationists are bringing out the small guns.
Horse Sense: Got a long face? Maybe a horse can help.
Koolau Conquerer: One man, one backpack, one mountain: Chase Norton recently hiked the entire summit in one go.
The Plant Hunter: This Bishop Museum botanist travels the world to find undiscovered species.
Hail Snails!: Sometimes, you build a jail to keep bad guys out.
Nest Building: A Northwestern Hawaiian Island is getting back the birds it lost almost 100 years ago.
A cooperative farm in Hana, Maui, shares the wealth among the community.
Coqui Capture: Need to nab an amphibian? There’s an app for that.
Inspired by Hawaii’s environment, these note cards invite you to put away your keyboard and pick up a pen.
Fuzzy Logic: Mold—actually tiny fungi—is a fact of life in Hawaii. Here are some coping strategies.
Light, Beer: Kona Brewing Co. reaps savings—and makes a good brew—using solar power.
A new law targets Honolulu's bulk-trash eyesores.
Leave your car in the garage and start commuting on two wheels.
A Maui couple is traveling across the U.S., planting trees as they go.
As gifts pile up after the holidays, many people unload clutter in January. Here’s how to properly lighten up, without harming the environment.
A partnership has been created to study opihi and better manage the population.
A Kalihi nonprofit heals a stream to connect a community and develop a network of stewards.
HONOLULU found 53 ways to shave the costs off retail therapy, sprucing up your home, collecting art, grocery shopping and more. All without breaking the bank.
Think bedbugs haven’t hit Hawaii? Think again.
Everpaddle makes paddles in Hawaii using reclaimed wood from construction sites and wood mills on Oahu and the Big Island.
Action is being taken to preserve a rare Hawaiian creature.
They aren’t cute, cuddly or shy. Here are six new—or just pesky—invasive species you should know about.
We discover 27 reasons to head out west.
The 2010 legislative session is pau, so let’s recap the status of five environment-related bills and see how they did.
Hawaii volcanoes are unlikely to cause massive airline delays. Here's why.
For Vivian Chau, feeding the less fortunate doesn’t require a stockpile of canned goods. In January, she started the program, “Give It Fresh Today” at the Kapiolani Community College Farmers’ Market. Here’s how it works: Shoppers donate a fraction of…
Knee-high volunteers are rewarded with their own private Kokua Festival.
A guide to our watersheds.
They give voice to paralyzed patients, detect exotic particles, solve mathematical conundrums and more. You can even blame one of them for all the hours you spent playing Tetris. Meet eight Islanders who are, quite simply, geniuses.
The Waikiki Aquarium has one of the largest coral collections in the world. Here’s why.
When anxiety runs high, we remember that these bars are assets to our community. For our annual Best Bars feature story, we found these places and we lift our glasses high in salute.
Five ecofriendly gift-wrapping ideas.
Here are three great gift ideas—all from emerging local artists.
Unknown to many, an island right off Honolulu is being slowly restored to health.
A local party planner brings eco-friendly ideas to a notoriously disposable-loving industry.
Free-rein college station KTUH has been igniting the radio airwaves for 40 years.
As The Queen’s Medical Center marks its milestone sesquicentennial, we take a closer look at the historic landscape that surrounds it.
Put down that boring box of bran, because we have found the most delicious, wake-me-up and go-go breakfasts available from Island restaurants.
The problems posed by feral cats seem to have nine lives.
He’s been on television for years, leading a troupe of aerobics dancers. Who is this Gilad?
An Oahu psychologist brings mental-health services to Rwanda.
To teach environmentalism, Betty Gearen turned her home into a classroom.
It’s hard enough when your car gets towed. Here’s how to avoid getting gouged, too.
The disappearance of an entire colony of albatrosses leads to a high-level investigation.
In community gardens, lives become intertwined, just like the vines that cross from one plot to another.
Want to pitch in to help the Islands, but short on time? A new book is a welcome resource.
Instead of worrying about what the future may hold, we want to encourage you to take action. Here's tips from 10 experts.
An Oahu-based biologist studies an endangered bird species using recordings of its songs.
What does the state’s electric car plan mean for drivers?
From plantation towns to planned communities, Central O‘ahu has its share of secret spots, a bumper crop of bowling alleys and neighborhood eats.
We celebrated National Take a Hike Day (Nov. 17), with a round up of our top picks for the best hikes on the Island.
Not willing to change her identity to be part of the industry, Mahina Florence is at the height of her career because of her flawless Hawaiian complexion, strong athletic build, and friendly aloha spirit.
These restaurants and cafés hold themselves to a higher eco-standard that make deciding where to eat for ocean-minded people an easy decision.