The Bush Administration has created a vast nature preserve to protect a chain of remote islands in Hawaii. The new national monument would encompass 140,000 square miles of adjacent seas and be larger than all national parks combined
A group of engineering students have created a massive vacuum cleaner that can efficiently suck up all the tiny microplastics on sandy beaches.
This "plump pup" has finally been given a forever home thanks to a fateful encounter with a Michigan woman who happened to be visiting Hawaii.
University of Florida scientists discover that grey reef sharks in the Pacific Ocean form social circles built on long-lasting frienships.
Hong Kong hasn't had a COVID-19 case in 22 days, while New Zealand, Hawaii and Montana are all celebrating days without new COVID cases.
The trailblazing legislation in Hawaii may spur more extensive bans on the harmful chemical called chlorpyrifos.
An historical totem pole that traveled between Hollywood mansions, is finally sent home to Alaska.
Lavinia "Lavi" Mounga gave birth prematurely on a flight from Utah to Hawaii. Luckily, some nurses were onboard to help.
The world's oldest known wild bird, a Laysan albatross named Wisdom, hatched another chick this season at age 70 - LOOK
Ocean Voyages Institute made history this week, removing 103 tons of fishing nets and consumer plastics from the Great Pacific Garbage Patch.
Hawaii security guard Aina Townsend cycled nearly an hour uphill to return a lost wallet to a mom. Now the community is buying him a car.
Rylee Brooke Kamahele of Hawaii is honored with a 'Spirit of Community' Christmas Award for her efforts in giving to others.
The global agricultural companies that test their genetically modified crops on the Hawaiian island of Kauai will soon have to disclose the specifics of the pesticides and GMOs they use, as well as abide by strict rules limiting where pesticides can be sprayed, or else face fines or jail time.
Carbon capture from the oceans has major advantages over taking it out of the air, something that Hawai'i-based Heimdal is pioneering.
Everyone can use a little encouragement. Some people recently signed up to receive an uplifting postcard from a stranger in Hawaii. That beautiful idea is the premise of an art project called, Love From Hawaii.
The Dalai Lama brought his message of peace and compassion -- and his trademark humor -- to Hawaii, celebrating the coming together of two native cultures. Similar to the Tibetan Buddhist tradition, the indigenous culture of Hawaii has its own inherent spirituality. He calls it compassion. We call it Aloha, said one participant at the events. The Dalai Lama's visit marks the launch of a new initiative entitled Pillars of Peace, supported by eBay founder, Pierre Omidyar
Hundreds of Japanese-American veterans of World War II were honored Saturday with a parade in Honolulu—nearly 70 years after they volunteered to fight for their country even as the government branded them 'enemy aliens.' About 200 veterans rode in convertibles past a cheering crowd, celebrating the Congressional Gold Medals awarded to the veterans by President Obama last month.
The Governor of Hawaii has just signed two bills that outline strategies to help meet the goals of the Paris Climate Accord.
A new species of coral fish was named after President Obama to honor his conservation of Hawaiian waters—the famous campaign logo even appears on the tail.
Walter Macfarlane and Alan Robinson first met in sixth grade – and now, they're finding out that there is a lot more to their 60-year friendship.
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