10 Things You May Not Know About the Endangered Nēnē
Get to know our state bird with these fun facts and a timeline that tracks the endangered goose’s road to recovery.
Environment & Wildlife
After a Rocky Year, the Hawaiian Humane Society Names New President and CEO
Colorado’s Anna Neubauer joins the nonprofit after protests and the contentious departure of its previous leader.
5 Hawai‘i Animals Threatened by President Trump’s Announced Changes to the Endangered Species Act
It’s bad news for our Islands, the world’s endangered species capital.
Afterthoughts: Gold Standard
The streets of Honolulu are paved with gold (flowers).
Inside HONOLULU: A Wild Goose Chase
Hatching a plan isn’t always easy.
How Hawai‘i’s Endangered ‘Alalā is Slowly Making a Comeback
Ongoing efforts to save Hawai‘i’s last remaining crow seem promising, but officials warn that it’s still a long road ahead.
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.
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.
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