Bad News for O‘ahu’s Nēnē Population: We’re Down to Zero
O‘ahu is the only major Hawaiian island with no wild nēnē.
Environment & Wildlife
Ask An Expert: How Does Our City Prepare For Hurricane Season?
The director of the city’s Department of Emergency Management oversees recovery and planning efforts to make O‘ahu a more resilient, safer place to live.
The Number of Humpback Whales Coming to Hawai‘i From Alaska is Dropping
The sight of humpback whales and new calves are a thrilling part of Hawai‘i’s winter season.
Sharkbusters: 6 Ways Humans Have Tried to Avoid Shark Attacks
Over time, people have tried an impressive range of tactics to repel sharks. But do they work? Not well enough ...
Making Waves: 6 Women in Hawai‘i with Careers in STEM Share Their Stories
Only a quarter of STEM jobs in the U.S. are filled by women. Here are six making a difference in Hawai‘i.
RIP, Lonesome George: The Last Known Hawaiian Land Snail Has Died
The tiny creature was called Lonesome George because he was the last of his kind. A single snail living alone in a special lab until New Year’s Day.
Hawai‘i is the Only State in the U.S. Where Humpback Whales Go to Have Their Babies
Plus 10 more wonderful facts to know before whale watching in Hawai‘i.
Field Notes: Removing Invasive Algae With Mālama Maunalua
Field Notes explores Honolulu’s vast and varied scenes and subcultures. This month: the Mālama Maunalua community huki.
Spares—and Strikes: Climate Change is Opening a Fast Lane for Hurricanes
Maybe we should hang on to all those emergency supplies we bought earlier.
After the Flood: What Happened to our Native Waterbirds on Kaua‘i?
We asked the experts how Hawai‘i’s waterbirds could have survived April’s historic flooding on Kaua‘i.
The New Reality of Vog and What We Can Do About It
With the recent unprecedented volcanic emissions, the Environmental Protection Agency has stepped in on the Big Island with measures appropriate for a major toxic event. If it’s that serious there, what’s in store for O‘ahu? We take a deep breath and examine the new reality of vog—and what we can do about it.
Hawai‘i’s first Aquaculture Accelerator Gets Going in August
A cohort will start on the Big Island then travel the world to expand its businesses.
Exploring the Upside Down: What It’s Really Like on Kona’s Most Extreme Scuba Dive
The weird and wonderful creatures that populate Hawai‘i’s offshore waters are visible each night on this black-water dive.
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.
Quote Unquote: What It’s Like Being the Honolulu Zoo’s First Female Director
Linda Santos found her dream job when she became the sixth director of the Honolulu Zoo and its first female leader last year.
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