Hawai'i State News

Hawaiʻi Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Insurance Division encourages residents to take steps now to make filing insurance claims easier after damage from any heavy rainfall and flooding occurs.

All the information visitors need to track the tropical cyclone — which is expected to become a Category 1 hurricane as it nears the Big Island — and stay safe from the forecast hazards.

Vessels transiting within the vicinity of the Hawaiian Islands should seek sheltered waters and anticipate additional restrictions and possible port closures as weather conditions progress.

The high surf advisory is in place from 6 p.m. tonight to 6 a.m. Friday morning and is not related to the incoming tropical storm.

The forums are designed to provide voters and agency beneficiaries an opportunity to hear directly from candidates about issues, their priorities and the visions they would bring to the Office of Hawaiian Affairs governing board.

The National Weather Service anticipates issuing a tropical storm watch on Thursday as a developing storm system gathers strength.

The 3-month-old seal was identified as RV36, a male, born in late April at Kaʻena Point State Park; the carcass was turned over to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, which will conduct a post-mortem examination.

The preschool will be located behind the ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center, increasing access to early childhood care and Hawaiian language education in Hilo.

According to court records, Nolan Ezra Goldklang posted threatening statements directed at Tulsi Gabbard’s husband on the social media platform, “X.”

The University of Hawaiʻi will replace H-Club with Bows Athletics Club and offer fans flexibility in donating to their favorite programs.

Gov. Josh Green has appointed Danielle Bass to fill the vacancy created by the retirement of State Senator Michelle Kidani.

Museum plans series of presentations in honor of the group’s half-century and a recommitment to Aloha ʻĀina movement.

A quick look at news happening throughout the state and beyond.

Outgoing Kaua’i Mayor Derek Kawakami also wins Democratic primary for lieutenant governor, moving on to the Nov. 3 general election in which he will face off against Republican primary winner Daniel Anthony and likely one nonpartisan candidate.

A quick look at news happening throughout the state.

Whose in the races, which seats are up for grabs and reminders on how and where to vote all included here — it’s everything you need to know to vote in this year’s Hawai‘i Primary Elections.

The reluctance to vote for OHA is a complicated mix of Native Hawaiians who don’t want to participate in an American election system, non-Hawaiians who feel like they shouldn’t decide the agency’s leaders and voters who simply don’t know what OHA does.

“Each of these leaders brings valuable experience, integrity and a deep commitment to public service,” said Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green. “Their work will help expand opportunities for Native Hawaiian beneficiaries, ensure fairness in our campaign finance system and uphold the highest ethical standards in state government.”

Marine Mammal Research Program team members during their February field season successfully used drones to deploy tags — a safer, less invasive tag deployment for animals and researchers — on a total of 22 humpback whales.

The legislation that unanimously passed the U.S. House of Representative’s Natural Resources Committee would authorize $10 million annually until 2033 to protect native ecosystems from severe ecological damage.