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Honolulu officials have agreed to an independent financial audit of revenue from Oahu’s prime snorkeling venue.

Hawaii’s congresswoman says she will attend demonstrations near the Standing Rock Sioux Reservation on Sunday.

The president lacks the express authority to revoke a national monument designation but Congress can do it.

The state has traditionally relied on federal agencies to assist — and sometimes direct — its efforts to protect the environment.

The U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals concludes that Hawaii counties don’t have the right to regulate agriculture.

The EPA is also looking into alleged pesticide violations at Wonder Farm in Waianae. Meanwhile, a probe of Syngenta continues.

Some near-shore waters can be heavily contaminated with fecal matter. Talks are underway about when signs should be posted.

But critics say it’s doubtful the fishing industry will suffer much harm from the expansion of Papahanaumokuakea based on prior catch records.

The rest of the world, and some individual states, may have to forge ahead on reducing emissions without U.S. leadership.

Two Hawaii development companies are trying to stop the lawyers for one former client from representing other plaintiffs.