Our Waikīkī: King Tides, Beach Erosion and Water Pollution—Can Waikīkī Be Saved?
How the state is dealing with king tides, eroding beaches and trash in the Ala Wai.
Eco-Living
Could Hawai‘i’s Endangered Native Crow Be Saved From Extinction?
Conservationists have spent decades working to re-establish Hawai‘i’s last remaining crow—the ‘alalā—in the wild.
Where the Wild Things Went: Tracking Hawai‘i’s Most Elusive Non-Native Animals
From alligators to wallabies, an eclectic mix of alien creatures has been reported roaming the Islands. We set out to sort fact from fiction.
Watch Mesmerizing Video of the Kīlauea “Firehose” Lava Spewing into Sea
Pele puts on a fiery show.
President Obama Urges Leaders in Hawai‘i to Save the Planet From Climate Change
Obama calls for action at the East-West Center.
The World’s Greatest Environmental Superstars Are Speaking in Honolulu
The 2016 World Conservation Congress brings environmental power players from around the world to Honolulu this month.
Local Shark Scientists Explain Why There Are So Many Shark Attacks in Hawai‘i
Hawai‘i’s shark researchers are some of the world’s best. Here’s what they say about our recent spike of shark attacks.
Quote Unquote: Phil Estermann Fights to Save the Ka Iwi Coast
Meet the man who has been fighting the development of the Ka Iwi shoreline since the ’80s.
Jack Johnson on Staying Local, Environmentalism and Superstardom
Musician Jack Johnson has achieved international superstardom with the help of his wife, Kim, earning enough to donate more than $30 million to causes they support. Find out how the power couple strike a balance.
Say Goodbye to Monkeypod Trees; Honolulu Bans Planting Iconic Trees
A new law will turn Honolulu into a more Hawaiian place, botanically speaking.
Return of the Nene in Hawaii?
Centuries after going extinct on Oahu, the Hawaiian goose is back—maybe.
Honolulu: Are you prepared for hurricanes, nukes, quakes and tsunamis?
This October we urge you to get ready for hurricanes, nukes, quakes, tsunamis, asteroids and more!
Environment: Weed Wars
In the fight against invasive plants, conservationists are bringing out the small guns.
Friday Night at the Races
This month: Hawaii Yacht Club’s Beer Can Races
De-Listing the Hawaiian Green Sea Turtle?
Turtle Troubles… Over?: It’s been illegal to hunt honu for decades. Some say it’s been long enough.
Trending In Outdoors
We delve deep into underground passages, secret societies and mysteries to bring you the best secrets the city has to offer.
We aren’t picky, we’re just…discerning.
With our perfect weather, camping in Hawai‘i couldn’t be easier. Just grab a tent and some supplies, and head out to one of these scenic spots.
Field Notes explores Honolulu’s vast and varied scenes and subcultures.
Kick the single-use plastics and pack your homemade lunch with these reusable wraps, utensils and lunch boxes.