University of Hawaiʻi researchers awarded $12M grant to advance AI, data science in medicine

The funding will be dedicated to accelerating biomedical discoveries through AI and data science to benefit people in Hawaiʻi and the Pacific region, and worldwide.

Hawai‘i News Proposed federal act could grant US military another shot at collaboratively renewing…

Business Hawaiian Airlines hosts inaugural Aviation Day in Honolulu

Salvin Hilario pleads guilty in fatal hit-and-run case, victim’s family objects to plea deal

Salvin Hilario pleads guilty to second-degree negligent homicide and driving without a license in the death of Kailon Tyndzik, under a plea deal granting him five years behind bars.

Senate Bill 2239, establishing updated automatic voter registration in Hawaiʻi, signed into law

“It may seem like a small change, but [automatic voter registration] will help modernize our election system, reduce administrative costs, improve the accuracy of voter rolls and make it easier for residents to participate in the democratic process. When more people have access to voting, our democracy is stronger," said Oʻahu state Sen. Stanley Chang, chairperson of Hawaiʻi Senate Housing Committee and lawmaker who introduced the automatic voter registration measure.

Hawai‘i News University of Hawaiʻi has nation’s clean seed lab for Okinawan sweet potatoes…

Hawai‘i News News in brief from Hawaiʻi for June 21: Monk seal pup relocated, 4th annual Hawaiʻi…

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Proposed federal act could grant US military another shot at collaboratively renewing leased Hawai‘i lands

The Office of Hawaiian Affairs supports the federal act that it says “reflects important progress toward a more collaborative and constructive path forward” and removes condemnation as an option.

University of Hawaiʻi researchers awarded $12M grant to advance AI, data science in medicine

The funding will be dedicated to accelerating biomedical discoveries through AI and data science to benefit people in Hawaiʻi and the Pacific region, and worldwide.

Senate Bill 2239, establishing updated automatic voter registration in Hawaiʻi, signed into law

“It may seem like a small change, but [automatic voter registration] will help modernize our election system, reduce administrative costs, improve the accuracy of voter rolls and make it easier for residents to participate in the democratic process. When more people have access to voting, our democracy is stronger,” said Oʻahu state Sen. Stanley Chang, chairperson of Hawaiʻi Senate Housing Committee and lawmaker who introduced the automatic voter registration measure.

Hawaiian Airlines hosts inaugural Aviation Day in Honolulu

About 500 students ages 13 to 18 years old attended the June 20 exploratory event aimed at fostering future generations of aviation professionals.

University of Hawaiʻi has nation’s clean seed lab for Okinawan sweet potatoes, important heritage ʻuala

The center combines advanced tissue culture and diagnostics with strong partnerships among farmers, researchers and cultural practitioners; together, they are laying the groundwork for a reliable, local system for ʻuala and Okinawan sweet potato health.

News in brief from Hawaiʻi for June 21: Monk seal pup relocated, 4th annual Hawaiʻi Made, mental health licensure

A quick look at news happening throughout the state.
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Proposed federal act could grant US military another shot at collaboratively renewing leased Hawai‘i lands

The Office of Hawaiian Affairs supports the federal act that it says “reflects important progress toward a more collaborative and constructive path forward” and removes condemnation as an option.

University of Hawaiʻi researchers awarded $12M grant to advance AI, data science in medicine

The funding will be dedicated to accelerating biomedical discoveries through AI and data science to benefit people in Hawaiʻi and the Pacific region, and worldwide.

Senate Bill 2239, establishing updated automatic voter registration in Hawaiʻi, signed into law

“It may seem like a small change, but [automatic voter registration] will help modernize our election system, reduce administrative costs, improve the accuracy of voter rolls and make it easier for residents to participate in the democratic process. When more people have access to voting, our democracy is stronger,” said Oʻahu state Sen. Stanley Chang, chairperson of Hawaiʻi Senate Housing Committee and lawmaker who introduced the automatic voter registration measure.

Hawaiian Airlines hosts inaugural Aviation Day in Honolulu

About 500 students ages 13 to 18 years old attended the June 20 exploratory event aimed at fostering future generations of aviation professionals.

University of Hawaiʻi has nation’s clean seed lab for Okinawan sweet potatoes, important heritage ʻuala

The center combines advanced tissue culture and diagnostics with strong partnerships among farmers, researchers and cultural practitioners; together, they are laying the groundwork for a reliable, local system for ʻuala and Okinawan sweet potato health.

News in brief from Hawaiʻi for June 21: Monk seal pup relocated, 4th annual Hawaiʻi Made, mental health licensure

A quick look at news happening throughout the state.

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Senate Bill 2239 signed into law, establishing updated automatic voter registration in Hawaiʻi,

“It may seem like a small change, but [automatic voter registration] will help modernize our election system, reduce administrative costs, improve the accuracy of voter rolls and make it easier for residents to participate in the democratic process. When more people have access to voting, our democracy is stronger," said Oʻahu state Sen. Stanley Chang, chairperson of Hawaiʻi Senate Housing Committee and lawmaker who introduced the automatic voter registration measure.

Nation’s clean seed lab for Okinawan sweet potatoes, important heritage ʻuala at University of Hawaiʻi

The center combines advanced tissue culture and diagnostics with strong partnerships among farmers, researchers and cultural practitioners; together, they are laying the groundwork for a reliable, local system for ʻuala and Okinawan sweet potato health.

Magnitude 3.8 earthquake rattles South Kona

Experts say the tremor is probably not related to the magnitude 6 earthquake that occurred on May 22.

Zonta Club of Hilo gives $20K in scholarships, awards to Big Island women

10 women were awarded by the club this year, including two Barbra An Pleadwell Scholarship recipients, five Women's Nursing Degree Scholarship winners and three Young Woman in Leadership Award recipients.

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Free movie nights around Maui County in July to celebrate National Park and Recreation Month

The County of Maui Department of Parks and Recreation will celebrate National Park and Recreation Month in July by offering a series of free, family-friendly movies on Maui, Molokaʻi and Lānaʻi.

Jobless rates remain steady in May

Hawai‘i’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate rose a tenth of a percentage point to 2.5% in May, up from 2.4% a year earlier, according to data released today by the state Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism.

Maui Fire Department announces recent promotions

The Maui County Department of Fire and Public Safety announced the promotions of Shane Adolpho, Nikolai Reuss and Jack Smith to the rank of Fire Captain. Jerime Storey, Steven Warther, Brandt Saki, and Avinash Singh were promoted to the rank of Firefighter III. Shaun Walsh was promoted to the rank of Firefighter II.

M3.8 earthquake at Hōnaunau-Nāpōʻopoʻo likely due to stress within west flank of Maunaloa

A magnitude-3.8 earthquake occurred 13 miles south of Hōnaunau-Nāpōʻopoʻo on the Island of Hawaiʻi at a depth of 3 miles below sea level at 6:20 a.m. HST on Monday, June 22, 2026.