Hawai'i State News
Invasive little fire ants prefer cooked beef, seeds over tuna
The findings can help researchers and agencies managing invasive ants refine the food lures used for surveillance and bait development for little fire ants.
New museum reflects the often overlooked deaf history, culture of Hawaiʻi
A new Deaf history museum at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa’s Hamilton Library exposes others to the Deaf community’s language and traditions.
Salomon to become title partner of 2027 Ironman World Championship in 5-year deal
During the 2026 Ironman World Championship, Salomon will bring its first activation to Kona with an immersive pop-up at Kona Heaven on Oct. 7 and 8.
State briefs for Sept. 15: State welcomes individuals into leadership roles
Leadership has been appointed at the Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Forestry and Wildlife and the Department of Accounting and General Services New Aloha Stadium Entertainment project.
Free, online tool helps families find lost, unknown life insurance policies
Hawaiʻi residents can use a Life Insurance Policy Locator, which aids family members who cannot locate a policy or are unaware of its existence.
High school students can represent Hawaiʻi abroad in 2027 through sister-state study tours
Students can apply now for the Pacific & Asian Affairs Council and East-West Center 2027 tours in the Philippines, Japan and South Korea; application period closes at 11:59 p.m. Oct. 15.
‘Power of partnership’: Pizzas flown to Kauaʻi help feed storm-devastated residents, passengers stuck at Līhuʻe Airport
The mass food distribution event, in partnership with Domino’s Hawaiʻi and Rainbow Helicopters, was part of the nonprofit’s Hurricane Lowell relief efforts; fresh slices and aloha arrived the afternoon of Sept. 10, with Capt. Sam LeMar from the Hilo Temple Corps on the Big Island helping.
Magnitude-4.0 quake south of Pāhala rumbles Big Island
More than 56 “Felt Reports” were sent to the U.S. Geological Survey within the first half-hour following the quake; the farthest away coming from Honolulu, but it was mostly reported felt around the Big Island.
State offers free breast, cervical cancer screenings for women who are uninsured, unable to pay
Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among women in Hawaiʻi; an average of 1,287 women are diagnosed with breast cancer and 172 die from the disease each year in the islands.
Feds sue Hawaiʻi for claimed preferential treatment of people living in nation without permission
U.S. Department of Justice has now challenged every state with laws that provide in-state college and university tuition to people who are not U.S. citizens, bringing the number of federal lawsuits to 25.
5 artists from throughout state selected for second cohort of Hawaiʻi Climate Action Artist Residency program
The group includes kapa artist Avalon Paradea from the Big Island, whose work engages with communities and their climate change concerns; program strives to engage Hawaiʻi residents through art on key climate topics.
Recovery progress update provided by governor in aftermath of Hurricane Lowell
Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green reports Kauaʻi power, roads, airport and port infrastructure repairs and progress, also gives update about Hurricane Lala recovery on Big Island.
‘A place where they can pause, reset’: Sensory spaces expand to all University of Hawaiʻi campuses
The initiative provides quiet spaces at all 10 campuses statewide where students, faculty and others can decompress, regulate emotions and recharge from the demands of daily campus life.
Volcano Watch: Remembering the 1919-20 Maunaiki eruption of Kīlauea
Next time you are waiting for a lava fountain to start at Kīlauea’s summit, consider checking out the views from the top of Maunaiki and the volcanic activity of the recent past that sculpted the landscape of the volcano’s Southwest Rift Zone.
Kauaʻi County disaster response bolstered by $265K from Hawaiʻi Community Foundation
Funds come from Stronger Hawaiʻi Initiative to support disaster response following Hurricane Lowell; foundation awarded $22,000 in grants prior to Lowell’s arrival to strengthen resilience of vulnerable families and households on both islands.
Flags to be flown at half-staff in observance of Patriot Day
Patriot Day recognizes the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001.
Briefs for Sept. 10: University of Hawaiʻi research, student program and outreach events
Recent updates from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa
Young Brothers provides sailing schedule update
Honolulu Harbor is currently operating under temporary restrictions for incoming and outgoing vessels, which could delay departure and arrival times for scheduled sailings.
Briefs for Sept. 8: Registration opens for transient vacation rental operators, Hawaiʻi County hosts upcoming workshops, events
A quick look at updates, news and events from the County of Hawaiʻi.
Lowell moves away from Hawaiian Islands; heavy rainfall to linger over portions of Big Island
As of Tuesday morning, it is 230 miles north-northwest of Līhu‘e.
