Hawaii News
Public health emergency declared for Hawai‘i in response to devastating wildfires
The declaration follows President Joe Biden’s major disaster declaration and gives Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services health care providers and suppliers greater flexibility in meeting emergency health needs of Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries.
Perseid meteor shower decorates night sky, with peak activity happening this weekend
The Perseid meteor shower decorates the night sky every summer. This year, the most activity happens overnight Aug. 12.
Grove Farm Foundation donates $1M to support Maui relief, rebuilding efforts
The Kaua’i-based foundation is the philanthropic arm of Hawai‘i-born and raised entrepreneur and philanthropist Steve Case’s Grove Farm.
Island Energy Services accepting donations at participating Texaco locations statewide to help Maui relief efforts
The fuels logistics and marketing business headquartered in Kapolei on O‘ahu starting Aug. 11 will match customer gifts donated at participating Texaco locations statewide.
Maui wildfire update: 55 now confirmed dead in devastating Maui wildfires; Lāhainā fire still active
Thirty-six fatalities were confirmed as Aug. 9 as the result of the deadly and devastating wildfires on Maui. Another 17 were confirmed earlier Aug. 10, with two more added that night.
Maui wildfire relief, evacuation efforts continue to be aided by airlines
Many airlines that serve Maui’s Kahului Airport have added flights, reduced prices and are encouraging customers to help with the relief and evacuation efforts amid the devastating wildfires on Maui.
Increase in COVID hospitalizations prompts reminder from state for public to be vigilant
Increases in COVID hospitalizations on O’ahu and Maui during the past couple of weeks have bumped the state’s hospitalization levels up from low to medium, paralleling rates nationwide.
Gov. Josh Green issues fourth Emergency Proclamation relating to wildfires
The fourth proclamation helps to facilitate response, recovery, and rebuilding for West Maui.
Kaua‘i helps Maui in wake of wildfires
The Pacific Missile Range Facility has established collection points for donations to help those impacted by the devastation.
Agriculture department to establish emergency loan program for farmers, ranchers impacted by wildfires
The Emergency Proclamation by Acting Gov. Sylvia Luke on Aug. 8 allows the Hawai‘i Board of Agriculture to activate an emergency loan program.
Maui fire update: 3 large blazes continue; 6 fatalities confirmed as evacuations continue
A federal team is on the ground in Lāhainā to assist with search and rescue efforts amid the devastating active wildfire in the Maui community.
Six dead, six hospitalized by Maui wildfires; Honolulu’s Hawai‘i Convention Center converting to shelter
“Right now the priority is we’re saving lives, preventing human suffering and mitigating great property loss,” said Major General Kenneth S. Hara of the Hawaiʻi State Department of Defense.
Maui firefighters continue to battle blazes in Lahaina along Front Street; homes and businesses destroyed
The Lahaina area remains closed to the public as there are multiple fires still burning in the area.
Upcoming court hearings search function now available on eCourt Kokua
This new feature provides this information on all case types, except those that are confidential, such as Family Court cases involving minors.
Mālama Kaua‘i hiring for positions in Moloa‘a, Līhu‘e
Mālama Kaua‘i is seeking a passionate and culturally-grounded individual to support a two-year project to ensure that kalo continues to reclaim its rightful place in Kaua‘i’s daily island food culture.
Chief Housing Officer to address top questions surrounding Emergency Proclamation on Housing
The virtual question-and-answer session will begin at 2:30 p.m., and will be livestreamed on the Office of the Governor Facebook page and the Office of the Governor Instagram feed.
Inaugural Honeycreepers Celebration Day in Hawaiʻi to raise awareness for endangered species
The Hawai‘i State Legislature passed a resolution recognizing Aug. 8, 2023 as the inaugural Honeycreepers Celebration Day that was inspired by the American Bird Conservancy, local artists, conservationists, students and teachers.
August is ‘Drive Aloha Month’ to encourage safe and responsible driving
Honolulu City and County Mayor Rick Blangiardi signed a proclamation marking August as Drive Aloha Month to promote road safety and foster a driving culture with the aloha spirit on the island. Other neighbor island counties have signed similar proclamations for the month.
Department of Health launches “BE FAST for Stroke” campaign
Stroke is the number one cause of chronic disability and the third leading cause of death in Hawai’i. Stroke was responsible for 943 deaths statewide in 2021 and has been rising annually since 2016 when 675 lives were lost to this serious medical condition.
Hawaiian Airlines endows scholarship for IT students at University of Hawai‘i
The Hawaiian Airlines Information Technology Endowed Scholarship is the first University of Hawai‘i scholarship established by the Honolulu-based airline.
