Hawaii News
Hawai‘i researchers create ‘sweatainer’ health monitoring device
University of Hawaiʻi engineers have made a 3D-printed wearable sweat sensor.
Volcano Watch: Scientists reflect on destructive 2018 eruption of Kīlauea on Big Island
What happened at Kīlauea in 2018?Volcanic activity at the volcano on the Big Island dramatically changed when magma intruded into the lower East Rift Zone.
DLNR, DOA continue Act 90 land-transfer partnership
In the 20 years since its enactment, more than 250 leases, revocable permits, and vacant parcels representing more than 38,000 acres of crop and pasture lands have been transferred to the Department of Agriculture and the Agribusiness Development Corporation.
Over 600 to graduate in Hawai‘i Pacific University ceremony
The ceremony will be held in-person and can be streamed online.
Kupu ʻĀina Corps calls for sustainability partners, participants
Kupu ʻĀina Corps host sites can include nonprofit organizations, for-profit businesses, and State and County government agencies.
State boating division ‘sort of’ fined $600K for wastewater violations
The Department of Health issued the boating division a Notice of Violation and Order for failure to produce effluent within state limits.
State Hazard Mitigation Plan seeks public input
The plan will be used to guide work in the years ahead to reduce or eliminate the harm caused to Hawai‘i and its communities by flooding, hurricanes, wildfires and other hazards.
Hirono raises $350,000, has $1.1 million cash on hand
By comparison, in the first quarter of 2017, Senator Hirono raised $296,000 and had $1,006,000 cash on hand.
Most destructive eruption in Hawaiʻi in 200 years began 5 years ago on Kīlauea
Kīlauea began spewing lava five years ago that would prove to be the most destructive eruption in Hawai‘i in 200 years.
Update: High Surf Advisory canceled for Kaua‘i
The National Weather Service has canceled the high surf advisory for Kauaʻi.
Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement hosting Las Vegas drag show
Māhū Magic will be held on June 20 at the Westgate Resort in Las Vegas.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs awards grant to ‘Aha Pūnana Leo
The purpose of Noiʻi OHA grants is to increase the Hawaiian language fluency of ʻohana in homes throughout the state.
Watch: Viral video shows tourist drive straight into bay at West Hawai‘i harbor
Kona resident Christie Hutchinson posted the 4 1/2-minute video of the incident to TikTok two days ago, which has since been viewed nearly 130,000 times.
Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority sponsoring East Meets West conference for startups across Pacific
The Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority is sponsoring the annual East Meets West conference, which will take place at Aloha Tower Marketplace in Honolulu on May 18 and 19.
Hirono introduces bill to help adjust military life insurance for inflation
The bipartisan, bicameral bill would help ensure life insurance packages for servicemembers and veterans account for increases in cost of living and inflation.
Police officers on island of Molokaʻi shoot and kill 40-year-old with machete
A 40-year-old man wielding a machete on Molokaʻi was shot and killed Sunday by Maui police officers during a confrontation regarding temporary restraining order violation.
Yet another mystery balloon sighted above Hawai‘i
The object, which is not believed to by a Chinese spy apparatus, is now floating toward Mexico and remains tracked by the U.S. military.
Hawaiʻi House Rep. Lamosao nationally recognized for fighting period poverty
Hawaiʻi House Rep. Rachele F. Lamosao was one of 12 winners of the National Foundation of Women Legislatorsʻ contest for her efforts to combat period poverty in the state.
Salmonella outbreak leads to nationwide voluntary recall of flour
On Friday, General Mills voluntarily issued a nationwide recall after a salmonella outbreak was linked to certain 2-pound, 5-pound, and 10-pound bags of Gold Medal Bleached and Unbleached All-Purpose Flour.
Kaua‘i: apply to become an air traffic controller
Hear from current controllers and get your questions answered about the application process, training and job.
