Hawaii

Satellite view of Hurricane Lowell’s spiral cloud bands over the Pacific Ocean.

September 10, 2026

Hurricane Lowell Damage in Kauai Leaves Baby Beach Homes Torn Apart After High Surf

Hurricane Lowell battered Kauai, destroying several homes near Baby Beach in Poipu and leaving residents stunned by the extent of damage. One house was lifted completely off its foundation, rotated 90 degrees,

Environment·News

Hurricane Lowell Nears Hawaii Storm Path

Hurricane Lowell is moving toward the Hawaiian Islands. As of September 5, Lowell remained a major hurricane, while forecasters expected it to weaken before its closest approach to Hawaii. Forecasters with the Central Pacific Hurricane Center are tracking it on

September 6, 2026

Hurricane Lowell drops from category 5 to 125 mph but remains dangerous 600 miles from Hawaii

News·USA

Hurricane Lowell peaked as a category 5 with 155-mph winds before falling to 125 mph, positioned 600 miles southwest of Honolulu. Dangerous surf expected;

Hurricane Lala Hits Hawaii — First Direct Hurricane Strike Since Iniki 1992

Environment·USA·Weather

For the first time since Hurricane Iniki battered Kauai in 1992, Hawaii faces a direct hurricane strike. Hurricane Lala made landfall on the Big

Map of Hawaii showing historical hurricane and tropical storm tracks, with colored lines indicating storm intensity and paths.

Weather

Tropical Storm Lala Hawaii: Hurricane Watch as Warm Pacific Fuels Strengthening

Hurricane Watch issued for Big Island as Tropical Storm Lala threatens with up to 20 inches of rain. 75 days of record Pacific warmth fuels intensification. April FEMA DR-4909-HI caused $1B in

Karmactive Staff

August 14, 2026

Two nēnē (Hawaiian geese) standing in grass. The Hawaiian state birds have distinctive black and white striped necks and black heads.

News·USA

Hawaii County Passes Controversial Ban on Feeding Feral Animals: 50,000 Stray Cats Affected by 2026 Law

The Hawaii County Council has passed a new law that will make it illegal to feed feral animals on county-owned property starting January 1, 2026. The controversial Bill 51, now called Ordinance

Govind Tekale

September 13, 2025

Young women in Hawaii performing traditional hula, used as a symbolic representation in a feature on WalletHub’s 2025 U.S. women’s equality rankings.

News·USA

Hawaii Leads, Utah Last in 2025 Women’s Equality Rankings

The map of women’s equality across America tells a story of stark contrasts. Hawaii stands at the top where women enjoy conditions closest to men in work, education, and politics. Meanwhile, Utah

Sunita Somvanshi

August 27, 2025

Tennis-ball-sized muddy spheres composed of rice bran, soil, molasses, and microorganisms—Genki Balls used in environmental cleanup.

Conservation·Environment·Pollution·Water

Students Combat Hawaii Beach With 92% Failed Water Tests Using 5,000 Genki Balls Over 5 Months

On August 22, 2025, Waiahole Elementary students tossed 314 small, muddy balls into Kahaluʻu Beach waters, beginning a five-month, four-school cleanup effort at a site where 92% of 2024 samples failed state

Rahul Somvanshi

August 23, 2025

Glossy orange lava cascading at an angle from Kīlauea’s north vent, with glowing arcs of molten rock extending across the crater floor under a hazy plume.

Disaster·Nature·News·USA

Kīlauea’s 31st Eruption Sends 45-Degree Lava Fountains in Fourth Known High-Fountaining Pattern Since 1800s

Molten rock began fountaining as Kīlauea volcano began its 31st eruption episode Friday, August 22, 2025, at 2:04 p.m. The north vent in Halemaʻumaʻu crater released lava at a 45-degree angle that

Govind Tekale

August 23, 2025

Several commercial fishing boats and vessels with tall masts docked at Shem Creek harbor on a clear day with blue skies, representing the type of commercial fishing fleet impacted by the Hawaii federal court ruling.

Marine Life·News·USA

Hawaii Court Blocks Commercial Fishing in 490,000 Square Mile Pacific Marine Monument

The sprawling Pacific Islands Heritage Marine National Monument spans roughly 490,000 square miles of underwater ecosystems, reefs, and islands – a protected zone bigger than all American National Parks put together and

Govind Tekale

August 12, 2025

Disaster·News

Maui’s Kahikinui Fire Forces 105 Evacuations: How Quarter-Acre Spark Became 500-Acre Blaze in Hours

A brush fire in Kahikinui, Maui has blazed through approximately 500 acres since Sunday morning, forcing the evacuation of 105 homestead lots and triggering emergency proclamations from both county and state officials.

Govind Tekale

June 17, 2025

Conservation·Wildlife

Drones Deploy Millions of Mosquitoes with “Birth Control” Bacteria to Save Hawaii’s Last 17 Bird Species

Hawaiian honeycreepers are disappearing at an alarming rate. Once numbering 55-60 different species across the Hawaiian islands, only 17 remain today. The crisis has reached a critical point – the ‘Akikiki (Kauaʻi

Govind Tekale

June 13, 2025

Climate·News·USA

Hawaii Rejects Army Plan for Pohakuloa After 1,000+ Wildfires and Missing Data on Endangered Species

The state of Hawaii delivered a major blow to the U.S. Army’s plans for keeping a massive piece of sacred land for military training. On May 9, 2025, the Hawaii Board of

Govind Tekale

May 13, 2025

Mananalu water filling machine with Boomerang System. Photo Source: Mananalu

Plastic

Aquaman Jason Momoa’s Hawaii Water System: 500 Bottles/Hour, 95% Carbon Cut, Plastic Waste Reduced

“Aquaman” star Jason Momoa is tackling real-world ocean pollution with a new water system that could help cut down plastic waste in Hawaii’s hotels. His company Mananalu has joined forces with Boomerang

Tejal Somvanshi

February 1, 2025

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