Whale researchers praised the shipping giant's strides to improve its record, which followed a Civil Beat investigation. Competitor Pasha remains among the worst offenders.

A volunteer commission would have the power to appoint and remove the chief of the new Department of Ocean Safety.

The victim, 25, was hospitalized with multiple injuries after the attack in the Haleiwa area, authorities said.

Professional surfers sharing photos of cracked helmets and stories about dangerous wipeouts on social media are helping foster greater use of protective headgear.

Officials had been debating for weeks between two procedural options.

Over the last two decades, AccesSurf has helped thousands of people get out on the water and elevated adaptive surfing into a professional sport.

Funding should continue to provide additional resources for ocean safety.

The new budget includes money for 18 new lifeguard positions and extended hours, with an emphasis on the Leeward Coast.

Half of Hawaii's kids can't swim, and pools are less likely to be located near lower income communities.