Of Hawaii’s remaining flora and fauna, 90 to 95 percent (maybe more) are newcomers that have joined this unusual ecosystem in the last couple of centuries. Collectively, ...

Wildfires in Hawaii fanned by strong winds burned multiple structures, forced evacuations and caused power outages in several communities late Tuesday as firefighters struggled to reach some areas … ...

Upland forests of East Hawaii and Volcano National Park are also great for birding. Trees not only produce oxygen, they supply shade, act as windbreaks and lock up the carbon thatis the main cause ...

Hawaii's native tree snails, known as the "jewels of the forest," are rapidly disappearing. Some of the most imperiled only live in human care now, safeguarded 24 hours a day.

At the same time, locals are concerned about overtourism and its effects on their homes. In a 2022 survey, 67% of Hawaii residents said they feel “their island is being run for tourists at the ...

Tiny bark-boring beetles pose big problem for South Bay trees 02:51. Hawaii is ramping up its efforts to stop the spread of coconut rhinoceros beetles, an invasive species that has expanded its ...

LAHAINA, Hawaii (AP) — For people around the world, the green leaves that sprouted from a scorched, 150-year-old banyan tree in the heart of devastated Lahaina symbolized hope following Maui’s ...

It is common for trees, utility poles and more isolated features to remain standing even after wildfires destroy other structures in the same area, wildfire experts told PolitiFact. Wildfires that ...

HALEIWA, Hawaii (KHON2) — Hawaii’s palm trees are on the chopping block. Download the free KHON2 app for iOS or Android to stay informed on the latest news.

Hawaii banana trees falling after beetle damage by: Bryce Moore. Posted: Feb 10, 2024 / 06:34 PM HST. Updated: Feb 10, 2024 / 06:38 PM HST. by: Bryce Moore.

At over 4,000-square-miles, Hawaii's Big Island is the archipelago's largest by a pretty wide margin. The next biggest, Maui, falls short of 730 square miles, and the most populated, Oahu, is even ...

Around 2,500 trees will be brought to the islands for the 2024 holiday season, which is about the same as the last few years. Tajiri said the selection will be better and there will be more variety.