The U.S. military is planning a major expansion on the island of Tinian in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Residents recently gathered in a school cafeteria to hear about the changed environmental plans the U.S. military has for their island.

The first Hack-A-Thon, hosted by the Papahānaumokuākea Marine Debris Project and the University of Hawaiʻi Sea Grant College Program, is aiming to gather tool designs to reduce marine debris in oceans and beaches.

University of Texas at Austin Biologist Justin Havird spoke with HPR’s Maddie Bender about his research about Hawaiian volcano shrimp.

Gov. Josh Green signed various agriculture and biosecurity bills into law, including one that the governor had previously intended to veto.

The Conversation's DW Gibson spoke to Jenna Spellman about her work as the supervisor of the “dune crews," restoring and maintaining shorelines on Maui.

The Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority is facing criticism over payment violations and allegations that HTA Executive Isaac Choy created a hostile work environment. Governor Josh Green has called for the resignation of the board members by today, but Board Chair Todd Apo says not all members may comply.

On Friday, the land board voted 5-1 against the Army's final environmental impact statement for the Kahuku Training Area, the Mākua Military Reservation and the entirety of the Kawailoa-Poamoho Training Area.

Hawai‘i advocates say there is already a lack of gender-affirming resources locally, and cuts to that federally funded service could lead to severe consequences.

State officials recognized 45 Hawaiʻi organizations and events on Friday at the annual Green Business Program Awards. The awardees included 13 hotels and resorts, several eateries and breweries, the Hawaiʻi Library Association, and the Hawaiʻi Convention Center.

President Donald Trump’s tax cut bill could have large implications for states. The legislation nearing completion in Congress could reduce federal funding to states for Medicaid and food assistance programs.