Hawai'i State News
Hawai’i Visitors and Convention Bureau appoint leaders for regenerative tourism model
New leadership positions aim to help move Hawaiʻi tourism into a Destination Futures Enterprise that blends culture, data intelligence, and global collaboration for sustainable tourism.
Astronomers on Maunakea uncover distinct origins of two outermost rings of Uranus
Researchers with the help of a Mauna Kea observatory construct first complete spectrum of the two distinct rings orbiting around the seventh planet in the solar system, revealing composition and formation history.
University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa announces second finalist for chancellor
Amy Sueyoshi planned a visit to the campus on April 30 to May 1, following interim provost Vassilis L. Syrmos, after Dancing with the Stars.
$21 million in funding released for construction of new Waikōloa library
The long-awaited Waikōloa Public Library will bring educational and community resources as the first permanent library for the long, underserved area.
AI chatbots help UH students reach academic success before they ask for help
AI chatbots used at all ten University of Hawaiʻi campuses continue to proactively identify student needs.
April 27 designated in Hawaiʻi annually as Brother Joseph Dutton Day
The man born Ira Dutton was a Union Army veteran in the Civil War before he became a Catholic layman and spent the last 44 years of his life in service to the patients with Hansen’s Disease at the isolated Kalaupapa Settlement on Moloka’i.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs meets with leaders in D.C. to discuss critical Native Hawaiian issues
A delegation from the Office of Hawaiian Affairs is in Washington D.C. this week to address proposed cuts to funding for Native Hawaiian programs and expiring military leases on Hawaiʻi Public Land Trust lands.
UH student-led project selected as finalist in a national NASA competition
University of Hawaiʻi students developed a project that could help support sustained human activity on the Moon, Mars and beyond.
High levels of bacteria detected at Kahaluʻu Beach Park in Kona
The Department of Health is retesting the water at Kahaluʻu Beach Park since the beach has historically met the acceptable beach threshold level.
V Foundation awards $1 million grant to University of Hawaiʻi Cancer Center faculty
The 5-year All-Star Translational Award from the North Carolina-based cancer research foundation will support study of mesothelioma in patients carrying BAP1 mutation.
Hilo man sentenced to 10-year prison term for series of identity theft, computer fraud offenses
According to police reports, Christopher Amador-Nascimento, 33, opened credit cards under victims’ personal information and conducted unauthorized transactions.
Free, virtual “Condorama” to cover condominium management this Saturday
The webinar will be available after the live event on the Community Associations Institute Hawaiʻi Chapter and Real Estate Commission websites.
Three finalists selected for position of chancellor at University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa
The three finalists will have a forum during their campus visits beginning with Interim Provost Vassilis L. Syrmos next Monday.
Rare native species rediscovered on Lāna‘i reflect stewardship, conservation partners
Surveys were led by Maui Nui Plant Extinction Prevention Program in partnership with Pūlama Lāna‘i, using on-the-ground exploration and drone technology to access steep cliffs and remote terrain.
PGA Tour exits Hawaiʻi next season; but pro senior event on Big Island set through 2030
The PGA Tour announced Monday its paired down schedule for 2027 will not include The Sentry on Maui or Oʻahu’s Sony Open in Hawaiʻi.
60K new homes needed by 2050 to meet Hawaiʻi housing demand, finds AARP study
The study was prepared by ECOnorthwest through AARP’s Livable Communities Technical Advisors Program. It reports that rising housing costs and limited supply are making it harder for residents to remain in their communities as they age.
Hawaiian Volcano Observatory raise alert level for Kīlauea from advisory to watch
On Tuesday afternoon, shallow earthquakes are being detected beneath the south rim of Halemaʻumaʻu crater, as well as localized ground deformation in the south caldera region of Kīlauea summit.
Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority opens funding for cultural, community programs
The Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority is inviting organizations to apply for funding to support cultural preservation, enhance community experiences, and promote major events throughout the islands.
New online events calendar helps travelers discover what’s happening throughout state
Hawaii.com feature organizes events by island, helping visitors discover festivals, cultural experiences and local happenings and bringing real-time events and experiences directly into the trip-planning process.
New Center for Family Business and Entrepreneurs launched by Bank of Hawaiʻi
Center helps Hawaiʻi business owners plan for succession, unlock opportunity and navigate complexities of business, family and personal wealth.
