Hawai'i State News

The gopher snake was discovered the morning of Nov. 16 by staff at a store that had unloaded about half of the trees from the container before the special delivery holiday hitchhiker was revealed.

There had been one death, 39 reported illnesses and 15 hospitalizations as of Nov. 19 in 18 states connected with the outbreak. State health officials are investigating if the carrots have caused illness or adverse effects in Hawaiʻi.

Collaboration of conservation divers successfully removed and relocated nearly 11 years of coral growth from a decommissioned fish farm pipe ring during complex 3-day operation in West Hawai‘i waters.

The Food Basket, Hawaiʻi Island’s Food Bank, awarded $8.4 million to extend program through end of 2026, benefiting SNAP participants and local farmers statewide.

The state also reports that all temporary warning signs have been removed.

The funding will be used to deploy internet infrastructure and adopt projects to connect unserved households throughout the state to high-speed internet service, providing essential resources to fully participate in the digital economy.

Former Hawai‘i state legislator, U.S. congresswoman from Hawai‘i, 2020 Democratic presidential candidate and ex-Democrat Gabbard is helping lead the process for the president-elect’s return to the White House; says if given the opportunity to raise Hawai‘i concerns to him while in her role, she will “take every advantage of that.”

The Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture has opened three requests for proposals to assist in the control and management of invasive pests, including the coconut rhinoceros beetle, little fire ants and two-lined spittle bug.

The state is trying to acquire five parcels of land for a needed expansion of the Big Island’s most important harbor, but it would mean relocating about 15 businesses and a church.

New House leadership team for 2025 legislative session also includes Hawaiʻi Island state Rep. Chris Todd, who was named House Majority Caucus Leader.

The traditional double-hulled voyaging canoe is expected to depart Saturday morning from Keauhou Bay and head to Kawaihae for a few days before returning to Oʻahu.

The Hawaiʻi Department of Health is partnering with the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa and other state, local, military, public and private sector in an effort to advance the 2024 National Strategy for Suicide Prevention and Federal Action Plan by answering the call to care, connect and collaborate with other traditional and non-traditional partners.

Big Island lawmakers to hold several key roles during the next two sessions in 2025 and 2026, including on committees.

Democrats dominated state elections throughout the islands, although Republicans picked up state House seats on O‘ahu.

The Youth Council will advise the Hawai‘i Transportation Department on its climate mitigation and adaptation commitments and programs.

The Office of Hawaiian Affairs, a semi-autonomous state agency, is made up of nine elected officials who serve four-year terms.

Researchers created 40 experimental systems that mimic the environment of a coral reef in the wild.

Democrats won all the Senate and House races on the Big Island during the 2024 General Election.

Check out the results from the 2024 General Election now!

The first printout of results from the State of Hawai‘i Office of Elections came in at 11:40 p.m.