Climate

Bold Ways to Fix Our City

Mary Vorsino,

HONOLULU contributor Mary Vorsino spoke to key leaders about addressing some of Honolulu’s most pressing problems. Here are their ideas in their own words.

Climate

Water

Epic Swim Maui: Swimming 160 Miles of Open Water for Ocean Health Awareness

Diane Seo,

Epic Swim Maui’s founder says there is now a proof of concept to turn the open water swim around the island into an ongoing event.

Climate

Mauka to Makai: Our Kuleana, a PBS Hawai‘i Climate Change Discussion Initiative

PBS Hawai‘i,

PBS Hawai‘i is spotlighting stories from our keiki about their perspectives on and solutions to climate change.

Environment

Hawai‘i’s Endangered and Threatened Species

Martha Cheng,

A look at some of the plants and animals in danger of disappearing from our Islands, with the long-term consequences still unclear.

Film & Television

PBS Hawai‘i Presents Keeper of the Bay

PBS Hawai‘i,

The documentary follows Cindi Punihaole and her efforts to protect Kahalu‘u Bay from over-tourism and environmental degradation.

Climate

Everything You Need to Know to Prepare for a Hurricane

Andrea Lee,

We talked to the Department of Emergency Management to get the answers to important hurricane preparedness FAQ.

HONOLULU Latest Stories

Lele Ka Lehua: The Ashes Scatter

Robbie Dingeman

Climate experts warned of wildfire dangers for more than a decade before the August fires devastated Maui.

Environment

Ola I Ka Hā: There Is Life in the Breath

Robbie Dingeman

In part three of our climate series, we examine the impact of soaring air temperatures and what our community can do.

Climate

What Other Areas of Hawai‘i Are at High Risk for Wildfires?

Robbie Dingeman,

Lahaina was one of the areas deemed most at risk, but maps from a Hawai‘i nonprofit dedicated to wildfire prevention reveal other communities that face potential threats.