Environment: Weed Wars
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.
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.