People are roughly 200,000 times more likely to drown than to die from a white shark bite.
Kealakehe sewage plant discharges more than 1 million gallons of wastewater into a lava pit near the ocean.
The state is falling short by hundreds of millions of dollars each year to protect its environment, conservationists say. The new proposal would raise about $70 million annually.
The plan addresses growing threats from climate change, including an increased focus on wildfire prevention after the Lahaina disaster.
A $3.2 million federal grant is funding the center.
Gov. Josh Green's administration has moved quickly to shift thousands of acres out of DLNR's control to boost ag production but more remains on the table.
Plus Power’s Kapolei battery is officially online. The pioneering project is a leading example of how to shift crucial grid functions from fossil-fueled plants to clean energy.
A former Navy vessel released an oily sheen into the water while a passenger ferry apparently missed channel markers and ended up stuck.
Green's latest proposal calls for a one-time payment of $25 when checking into a hotel or rental unit, but it could also involve an increase to the hotel tax.
The Waianae community also wants more efforts to restore Makua Beach and Keawaula Beach to their former glory.