Its founder, Henk Rogers, looks to replace it with his more globally minded "Blue Planet Alliance."

It's the first time so-called PAH's have been detected at the shuttered wells, although regulators disagree about whether the chemicals stem from the Navy's fuel spill.

It may be years before the full extent of illnesses affecting wildfire survivors is documented, but the preliminary data is troubling.

It's been one year since four fires devastated the Valley Isle.

A steady stream of volunteers has helped clean the land of debris and potential fuel for future fires.

Sea level rise, permitting and a push for restoration of a buried historic site and wetlands make it challenging.

New research from University of Hawaii scientists indicates these protected areas are producing significant numbers of exceptionally long or heavy fish.

Dropping out of the federal program has not hampered efforts to protect the islands' marine species, including monk seals, state and federal agents say.

Since the 2005 ban took effect, EPA says more than 3,862 cesspools in Hawaii have been closed.

A draft environmental impact statement remains open for public comment through Aug. 7.