Statewide news from the NOW network
From reefs and watersheds to native species and land-use decisions, environmental reporting is a constant thread in Hawaiʻi news. This page gathers that coverage from Maui Now, Big Island Now and Kauaʻi Now, including DLNR actions, water-quality advisories, conservation work and climate-related stories those newsrooms publish. HawaiiNow does not replace scientific or official sources; it points you to the original reporting so you can follow developments across the islands.
Kauaʻi · Environment
The public is encouraged to view the final environmental impact statement for proposed use of the Pacific Missile Range Facility by the U.S. Navy and Kōkeʻe Park Geophysical…
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Statewide · Environment
A new brown water advisory was issued for a portion of the Big Island’s southeast coastline, from Honuʻapo to Punaluʻu. Hawaiʻi Department of Health advises beach users to stay…
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Statewide · Education
The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa is one of the nation’s best colleges and universities, according to the Princeton Review’s 2027 edition of The Best 392 Colleges guide. The…
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Big Island · Business
The Punalu‘u Bake Shop in Nā‘ālehu was known for its sweet bread, which originated from a traditional family recipe. The place was so popular it drew about 200,000 people a year…
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Statewide · Business
Additional trucks arrived in Hilo by air shipment through military transport from March Air Reserve Base in California to help Hawaiian Electric restore power to Hawai‘i Island…
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Big Island · Weather
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park has partially reopened some areas along Kīlauea summit following recent storms, however, the Kahuku Unit remains closed due to damage from…
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Big Island · Environment
The Dusty Donkey Emporium marked its 10th anniversary on Aug. 8 with a birthday celebration honoring a decade of thrift, volunteerism and support for the Waikōloa Dry Forest…
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Big Island · Weather
Water service has been restored to most Hawaiʻi County Department of Water Supply customers following Hurricane Lala. But severe damage to water lines and ongoing power outages…
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Big Island · Weather
The animated Disney Pixar ocean adventure “Finding Nemo” puts reef fish in the spotlight, and it’s hard to watch the moment when the movie’s clownfish namesake Nemo is taken from…
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Big Island · Environment
Hawaiʻi Board of Land and Natural Resources recently authorized the transfer from Hawaiʻi Department of Land and Natural Resources to Department of Hawaiian Home Lands of more…
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