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.

The area where the eruption is occurred has been closed to the public since 2007 due to potential hazards.

Lawmakers are considering creating an agricultural crime commission and other measures to bolster laws that apply to agricultural theft, vandalism and trespass. 

The crowd-sourced map, which hasn't been made public yet, is bound to rankle many locals who regularly feed and care for free-roaming cats.

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

Inside the race to save the tree supporting Hawaii's flora, fauna and culture.

Kimo Alameda had nearly 53% of the vote, while the incumbent Mitch Roth had less than 43%, according to results released Wednesday.

Puna homeowners live under the threat of a lava eruption, but skyrocketing insurance rates are causing many to rethink that choice.

But the state Supreme Court said two men exonerated in the 1991 murder can move forward with wrongful conviction compensation claims.

While they agree on some issues and diverge on others, Mitch Roth and Kimo Alameda differ sharply in style and presentation.