The state apologized Thursday for an unintended “substantial fish kill” that resulted in hundreds of dead ‘o‘opu near where Wailuku River empties into the ocean. The fish kill occurred ...

A 22-foot fish ladder, shown on Oct. 29, was built in the Wailuku River to help ‘o‘opu traverse the river. However, flows were not restored properly following the project, leading to a major ...

But Wailuku, which translates to “waters of destruction,” refers to how dangerous this river can be. Warning signs discourage locals and visitors from stepping beyond the trail and railings ...