Hawaii News
Pacific Heartbeat, documentary series highlighting Pacific Islands, renewed
The documentary series consists of four new episodes that showcase the diversity and complexity of Pacific Islander culture.
Hirono, others reintroduce Affordability is Access Act to expand access to birth control
Companion legislation was also introduced in the House by Representatives Ayanna Pressley, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Ami Bera.
Volcano Watch: Ups, downs and changes at Kīlauea summit
Kīlauea on the Big island has experienced nearly constant change with distinct episodes of calm, unrest, eruptions and everything in between since its historic eruption in 2018.
Importance of lava tubes described in new Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park video
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park’s “ʻOhi Wai” is a 10-minute video describing how Hawaiians used lava tubes to gather water in gourds.
Bishop Museum awarded $500,000 grant to preserve, digitize important plant repository
U.S. senators Mazie Hirono and Brian Schatz helped secure the grant for the Bishop Museum in Honolulu.
Hōkūleʻa voyaging canoe to start Alaska Heritage Sail in Juneau
On Friday morning, the Hōkūleʻa voyaging canoe will embark on the first leg of the Alaska Heritage Sail, from Juneau to Yakutat.
Recruitment to open for state conservation enforcement officers
This job recruitment, for full-time, permanent positions, will be advertised on the State of Hawai‘i jobs website.
Hirono introduces Extinction Prevention Act to protect imperiled wildlife, plants
Senator Mazie K. Hirono is a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee. She introduced the Act ahead of Endangered Species Day.
Senate passes Hirono resolution recognizing May as AANHPI Heritage Month
Companion legislation was introduced by Rep. Judy Chu, who – like Sen. Hirono – sits on the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus.
Hirono leads My Body, My Data Act to protect reproductive, sexual health data
The My Body, My Data Act is legislation to create a new national standard to protect reproductive and sexual health data.
Motorcycle Safety month shows uptick in rider-involved fatalities
Of the 33 fatalities, 22 of the riders were not properly licensed. Preliminary toxicology results reveal that 18 of the riders tested positive for alcohol, drugs, or a combination of both.
Following sexual abuse, misconduct reports, Hirono, others call for review of JROTC
“The more than 500,000 students participating in JROTC programs across the country should be safe and protected in their programs,” said Senator Mazie K. Hirono.
Hawai‘i micro-grant program for small-scale agriculture opens
A total of $2 million is available for this year’s program which was provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture under the 2018 Farm Bill.
‘Aloha Always Wins’ children’s program, book addresses bullying in 300 Hawai‘i schools
The “Choose Aloha” Program teaches keiki to choose love, not hate, bullying, self-harm or suicidal ideation.
University of Hawai‘i receives $1M to create Climate-Resilient Food Innovation Network
UH received a $1 million, 24-month award as part of the first-ever U.S. National Science Foundation Regional Innovation Engines Development Awards.
Anonymous tipster takes photos of couple with dog too close to Hawaiian monk seal
An anonymous tipster provided the Hawai’i State Department of Land and Natural Resources with photographs taken last week that show a couple posing and their dog too close to a Hawaiian monk seal on a beach within the Ka‘ena Point State Park in Honolulu County.
University of Hawai‘i Law School ranks among nation’s top programs
The William Richardson Law School earned its high marks in environmental law and part-time law programs.
Student filmmakers of Hawai‘i to showcase coastal stewardship short films on May 15
This showcase celebrates young filmmakers in Hawai’i who are passionate about coastal stewardship, video production and most importantly making a difference in their community.
Hawai‘i lawmakers pass two energy efficiency policies
HB 192, introduced by Rep. Nicole Lowen, transitions the state from selling fluorescent light bulbs to more efficient LED bulbs beginning in January 2025.
HomeAid Hawaiʻi selects Kimo Carvalho as executive director
Kimo Carvalho has been chosen to lead HomeAid Hawaiʻi as its executive director.
