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.
Environment & Wildlife
Honolulu Zoo Says Aloha to 17-Year-Old Endangered Sumatran Tiger
Sniff! Bye, bye Berani.
A Snail’s Tale: Can Rare Hawaiian Land Snails Be Saved From Extinction?
In a remote area of the Wai‘anae Mountains, some of the most imperiled land snails in the world are being rescued from the brink of extinction at undisclosed locations.
Our Family Guide: The Honolulu Zoo
Kids rarely tire of the Honolulu Zoo, where visits never are the same.
Everything You Learned About Treating Jellyfish Stings is Wrong
Don’t pee on them, for starters.
Feral Cats are a Serious Threat to Hawai‘i’s Endangered Birds, Monk Seals and Dolphins
How can we solve Hawai‘i’s cat problem?
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.
This National Monument is Home to Rare Species Found Nowhere Else in the World
Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument turns 10 this month. Here’s what that means for Hawai‘i.
Hawai‘i Whale Watching Tours Aren’t Just For Tourists
A local take on a touristy day whale watching on the Star of Honolulu.
18 Really Interesting Facts You Didn’t Know About Humpback Whales
It’s humpback season in Hawai‘i and, while you know these whales are great singers and love to breach, we bet you didn’t know these other interesting facts.
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.
Should Honolulu’s Recycling Program Go Up in Flames?
Honolulu should be recycling even less than it does now.
16 Fascinating Facts About Sharks in Hawai‘i Every Local Should Know
We came up with a handy list of 16 facts you may not know about sharks in Hawai‘i.
Say Goodbye to Monkeypod Trees; Honolulu Bans Planting Iconic Trees
A new law will turn Honolulu into a more Hawaiian place, botanically speaking.
