The added protection for the environmentally and culturally sensitive area in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands is set to take effect in March.

Ke ho驶olaha hou nei kekahi papahana i n膩 inoa maoli o ko Hawai驶i mau mea he wahi a he l膩hulu.聽

A movement is taking hold to restore the original Hawaiian names of places and species.

Civil Beat deputy editor Nathan Eagle joined scientists on a three-week expedition in Papah膩naumoku膩kea Marine National Monument.

An invasive algae has wrecked huge sections of reef in Papah膩naumoku膩kea Marine National Monument. Scientists are racing to find out what it is, where it came from and whether anything can stop it.

The storm destroyed a primary nesting site for endangered sea turtles and monk seals. East Island's reemergence in this remote atoll has become an unexpected sign of resilience against climate change.

It's the first general election since thousands were displaced in last year's wildfires.

With the effects of climate change bearing down, the race is on to ensure Papah膩naumoku膩kea remains protected.

UPDATED: Voters cast ballots in the primary for who they want to represent Upcountry and South Maui.

Here's what progress has looked like from an aerial perspective over the past year in Lahaina, Upcountry and Olowalu.