Emergency repairs underway on Kaiwiki Road in Hilo : Big Island Now
August 16, 2025, 1:00 AM HST Emergency repairs are underway on Kaiwiki Road because of an increased road…
Public input sought for Launiupoko exploratory wells project : Maui Now
A map shows proposed exploratory water well locations in West Maui. PC: Munekiyo and Hiraga The public has…
Tijuana River Valley faces urgent pollution crisis
Three years of closed beaches. One fragile ecosystem. Can we fix the Tijuana River crisis? SAN DIEGO COUNTY,…
From Landfills and Recycling Programs to Desks in Offices, Toxic Chemicals in Plastics Poison Workers
So much plastic waste ends up in dumps around the world that millions of people, mostly in poor…
Hurricane Erin rapidly intensifies into a Category 4. The storm is forecast to at least double or triple in size | News
(CNN) — Hurricane Erin is rapidly intensifying as it tracks above the northeastern Caribbean Saturday, churning up rough…
Hawaiʻi County reduces building permit backlog, approval wait times : Big Island Now
The backlog of building permits and the time it takes to get permit approval have been significantly reduced…
Threatened bee species get lifeline through coastal habitat project
Four threatened bee species will benefit from new coastal habitats created by volunteers and conservationists in East Sussex.…
Taste of fall arrives Saturday
REDDING, Calif. — A rare and rather strong August atmospheric river has slammed into the Pacific Northwest over…
Drought conditions fry Maine gardens
For the second time in several years, Bobbi Jo Chambers is hauling water from the river. Chambers, from…
Suncor to spend $57 million to curb air pollution in Commerce City
Suncor Energy is planning to spend more than $57 million to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions at its Commerce City…
Armadillos are moving north toward Michigan: Here’s why scientists are watching closely
Armadillos, known for their armor-like skin and powerful digging abilities, are steadily moving northward through Indiana and approaching…
California approves unprecedented plan to protect Joshua trees from climate change
California has approved an unprecedented plan to protect the iconic Joshua tree from climate change and development. The…