Hawaii Gov. Josh Green signed new legislation Friday to protect the state’s farmers, ranchers, and agriculture, while also enhancing the state’s biosecurity.

The Hawaii Native Species Conservation and Recovery Act would protect over 10,000 plant and animal species that are ... Reps.

Hawaii is home to 44% of the nation’s endangered plant species. This week’s fires mean a longer road to their restoration.

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.

HONOLULU — State leaders Monday announced the launch of Akamai Arrival, a pilot program that will digitize Hawaii’s Plants and Animals Declaration Form, streamlining the process for travelers ...

KHON2 spoke with the HDOA to learn more about how illegal animals make it into Hawaii in the first place, even with inspections in place. ... including plants, animals, soil and more.

When it comes to animals, most folks don’t know that we have a native very poisonous snake. The yellow-bellied sea snake is found through out the tropical Pacific, including Hawaii.

The Hawaii Native Species Conservation and Recovery Act would protect over 10,000 plant and animal species that are native to the Hawaiian Islands. By HNN Staff Published : Mar. 6, 2025 at 7:13 AM HST ...

Meet Hawaii's 'jewels of the forest' — some of the rarest animals on Earth. When Hurricane Douglas came barreling toward Oahu in 2020, David Sischo quickly packed up and drove to higher ground.

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.

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.