COURTESY STATE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES A native bee—hylaeus connectens—sits on a native shrub kolomona (Senna gaudichaudii ) in Makolelau, an ahupuaa in East Molokai. A new, native ...

Entomologist Dr. Karl Magnacca said he and his team had just spent four days in the rainforest in Molokai last year when they ...

"It was there that I first noticed the distinctive markings on one of the bees. I immediately realized that I had found ...

The new species is named Hylaeus paumako in a nod to the Hawaiian word “paumākō,” which means grief or mourning, according to ...

Molokai offers stunning natural beauty and a slower pace of island life with fewer crowds than other Hawaiian Islands. Visitors can immerse themselves in Molokai's rich native Hawaiian culture ...

Molokai Island Foundation and other donors. Supporters include coach Desirae Mendija, Kodie Place and others who volunteered to help the team. * Dakota Grossman can be reached at dgrossman ...

Light winds and dry weather are expected across the state. A High Surf Advisory is in effect for Hawaii’s north and west ...

MONDAY: ( FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAY -- KAUAI, OAHU AND MOLOKAI) Sporadic showers ahead of the front with the south winds.

Light showers and moderate trade winds will continue through Wednesday. A weak cold front may bring more showers and lighter ...