Aquatic biologists from the state Department of Land and Natural Resources today and Friday watched light coral spawning at Waialea Bay’s Hapuna Beach State Recreation Area. Every year ...

The Waialea Bay Marine Life Conservation District, more popularly known as Beach 69 on Hawaii island’s west side, is one of 11 in the state which receive the highest level of protection for ...

Joyce Fonash of Bainbridge Township took this photo during a trip to Hawaii last fall. The photo was taken at Waialea Beach (also known as Beach 69) on the northwest coast of the Big Island.

HONOLULU (KHON2) — The Waialea Bay Marine Life Conservation District on the Big Island will be temporarily closed on Friday, May 28, and Saturday, May 29, for coral spawning.

Beachgoers prepare to dodge a wave at Waialea Bay, also called Beach 69. Marcy Latteman/Community Contributor Beachgoers prepare to dodge a wave at Waialea Bay, also called Beach 69. Marcy ...