Hawaii News
Paniolo Cattle Company beef brand to no longer be available at Hawai‘i Safeway locations
Parker Ranch in Waimea on the Big Island announced that the partnership between its Paniolo Cattle Company and the national grocery store chain will end in mid to late July.
Kīlauea volcano on Big Island continues to erupt at summit
An eruptive vent on the southwest side of Halema‘uma‘u crater of Kīlauea volcano on the Big Island has exhibited renewed lava fountaining since June 16 as it continues to pump lava into a lake in the far southwest portion of the crater.
President, CEO of Hawai‘i Tourism Authority to step down in September when contract ends
John De Fries is the first Native Hawaiian appointed as Hawai‘i Tourism Authority’s president and CEO.
Vaccines to treat liver cancer part of project at University of Hawai‘i Cancer Center
Cancer vaccines are a promising treatment option that can stimulate the body’s natural anti-cancer immune system.
Volcano Watch: Honoring volcanolgist who unveiled Earth’s magnetic secrets in lava flows
This week’s Volcano Watch is dedicated to U.S. Geological Survey scientist Duane Champion, who helped unlock Pele’s secrets by studying the magnetic properties preserved in lava flows.
State offering community grants for urban forestry projects
The Department of Land and Natural Resources announces up to $100,000 in community grants is available to organizations across Hawai‘i to support projects that protect and enhance the state’s urban and community trees and forests.
Hawaiʻi Gov. Green signs into law 15 bills related to domestic violence, child welfare
With reports of child abuse in the state reaching a record-high in 2021, many new bills signed into law by Hawai’i Gov. Josh Green focused on child welfare.
Saildrones, buoys work together to monitor Hawaiʻi waters
The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Pacific Marine Environmental Lab, and the Cooperative Institute for Climate, Ocean, and Ecosystem Studies, are collaborating with Saildrone Inc. on the project.
Earthquake south of Fiji poses no tsunami threat to Hawaiian Islands
Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said the 7.0 magnitude earthquake that struck at about 8:06 a.m. south of the islands of Fiji poses no tsunami threat to the Hawaiian Islands.
Kupu raises living stipend for conservation leaders
Conservation Leadership Development Program participants will earn a compensation package valued up to $36,000.
Fireworks task force bill one of nine measures recently signed into law by Hawai‘i Gov. Josh Green
The new task force will be tasked with finding ways to stop the importation of illegal fireworks and explosives into Hawai‘i, among other responsibilities. The bill establishing the task force was one of nine measures signed into law last week by the governor.
More homeowners eligible for mortgage assistance as Homeowner Assistance Fund Program expands
Homeowners must have experienced a financial hardship caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and meet other eligibility requirements to qualify.
NOAA turtle, seal biologists return to Papahānaumokuākea for 2023 field season
This year marks the 50th anniversary of NOAA sending field researchers to Lalo to monitor honu (Hawaiian green sea turtles) that migrate there to mate and lay their eggs.
Young female Hawaiian monk seal pup found dead on North Shore of Oʻahu
The female pup, named RS48 and also known as Hoʻomau Lehua, was just less than 4 months old. The cause of the endangered monk seal’s death is unknown.
World’s Toughest Row inaugural race kicks off in California and ends in Kaua‘i
Fourteen rowing teams from around the world departed from the shores of central California on Monday to compete in the inaugural Pacific Challenge of the World’s Toughest Row, which ends in Hanalei Bay on Kaua‘i.
AARP Hawai‘i seeks 2023 Andrus Award nominees
The deadline to nominate an outstanding individual for AARP’s most prestigious volunteer award is Aug. 1.
$2M donation supports University of Hawai‘i Hamilton Library collections
The gift – the largest single donation ever made to the library – supports 12 sections that include special, area and archival collections, including maps.
Special Olympics held at University of Hawai‘i at Manoa
Athletes and coaches paraded into the University of Hawaii at Manoa’s Les Murakami Stadium on June 9 for the organization’s Opening Ceremonies.
Mazie Hirono, Ron Kouchi hosting live-streamed Hawai‘i on the Hill Policy Summit
Congressional leaders and members of the Biden-Harris Administration will participate in the Policy Summit to be streamed on YouTube.
Following Sunday closure, Diamond Head reopens for King Kamehameha Day
Diamond Head State Monument is the busiest State Park in Hawai‘i.
