Hawai'i State News
Hawai‘i Island police investigating collision that lead to Akoni Pule Highway closure
The driver of a dump truck lost control of his vehicle Wednesday, veering off of Akoni Pule Highway and striking a guardrail before overturning.
State Senate, House committees approve final FY 2024-25 budget bill
The supplemental spending plan for fiscal year 2024-25 incudes an operating budget of $10,395,945,997 in general funds and $19,209,528,184 through all funding methods.
Written testimony due by Thursday morning for proposed enforcement actions in death of Laysan albatross, destruction of native bee habitat on O‘ahu
The Hawai‘i Board of Land and Natural Resources on Friday will consider whether to approve more than $3 million in state fines levied against several North Shore property owners.
UH-Mānoa hosts Hawaiʻi’s first mobile esports tournament
Eight college teams from UH-Mānoa, University of Guam, Northern Marianas College and Brigham Young University-Hawaiʻi recently battled it out for the Aloha Collegiate Cup in the ‘Mobile Legends: Bang Bang’ event
Hawaiʻi among top states for quality of pre-kindergarten programs, but enrollment lags
The National Institute for Early Education Research 2023 State of Preschool report revealed the state ranks 44th for enrollment of 4-year-olds and 31st for 3-year-olds.
New tsunami video gives insight, answers on how to prepare, 78 years after Hilo disaster
2024 marks 78 years since the deadly 1946 Aleutian Islands earthquake that generated deadly tsunami waves over 50 feet high in Hilo.
Save the date: Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park Hawaiian Cultural Festival, July 20
A lineup of performers, hula performances and Hawaiian arts and craft demonstrations will be announced in the weeks ahead.
Big Island lane closures for week of April 20 – April 26
A single lane closure on Volcano Highway is possible in either direction between mile post 13.6 to 14.4, beginning April 22 through April 26.
$40,000 HTA grant supports Hawai‘i Forest Institute sites on Big Island and O‘ahu
The funding from the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority benefits several sites on the Big Island and O‘ahu.
High wind warning issued on Big Island summits
West winds 50 to 60 mph with localized gusts over 70 mph are forecast.
UH researchers: Could fishponds help with islands’ food sustainability?
The Indigenous aquaculture systems found in Hawaiʻi boast a design found nowhere else in the world.
Hilo International Airport runway work scheduled for April 22, 23
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation has scheduled this maintenance work at night.
Phone scammers targeting licensed professionals, businesses
The state is concerned that the scam calls could be aimed at medical professionals such as nurses, pharmacists and others.
Worldwide geography association honors Hawai‘i navigator Nainoa Thompson
Currently CEO of the Polynesian Voyaging Society, Thompson passes down knowledge to future generations, emphasizing the importance of navigation and voyaging.
FBI searches 2 locations in Kona; investigation underway
Special Agent in Charge Steven Merrill stated: “The FBI can confirm that they are conducting court-authorized activities in the area. However, as our investigation is still ongoing, we decline to comment further.”
Weekly DUI stats: 16 arrested on Big Island roads
To date, there were 12 fatal crashes, resulting in 14 fatalities, compared with six fatal crashes, resulting in seven fatalities for the same time last year.
Lawmakers urge investigation, following power blackouts on Big Island and O‘ahu
A letter signed by three senators highlighted the Public Utilities Commission’s investigatory powers and requested the commission conduct investigations.
Prosecutors seek life in prison for woman charged in fatal Hilo hit-and-run
Sienna Tavares-Brown’s blood alcohol content was allegedly more than three times the legal limit.
UH study: Rising seas eating away at underground infrastructure in Hawaiʻi, globally
According to the study, led by UH coastal geologist Shellie Habel, cities with buried infrastructure are most at risk for corrosion and system failures due to interaction with this shallower and saltier groundwater.
