KahaluÊ»u Bay on the Big Island has become a focal point for blending science, tourist education and cultural know-how. So far, hopeful signs abound.

Reefs are paying the price for new housing developments — and state marine protection alone can't stop human waste from speeding up their demise.

Olowalu reef may be an example of how to survive climate change disaster — just 4 miles from the epicenter of the August 2023 Maui fire.

The EPA, in one of the largest-ever federal settlements of its kind, also cited mislabeled cockroach and fly catchers.

A draft permit would allow the practice to continue of injecting wastewater into the ground close to the ocean. Those who testified at a recent hearing said it's destroying coral reefs.

Firefighters stayed at the blaze for more than five hours – and couldn't have predicted the deadly rekindling that afternoon, Fire Chief Brad Ventura said.

Parks officials say a 3-year old ban on the chemicals has been tough to implement.

Mayor Richard Bissen wants put an end to the water wars that have divided Maui for decades.

The state Board of Land and Natural Resources is considering granting a 30-year water lease in East Maui, possibly to a single large private company.

If approved, a charter amendment on the November ballot would allow citizens to serve two consecutive terms or 10 years, whichever is greater.