Hawai'i State News
Governor signs bills to regulate tobacco use, electronic smoking devices
Acts 189 and 190 demonstrate the state’s commitment to reducing harmful impacts of disposable electronic smoking devices and ensuring products sold in Hawaiʻi meet federal standards.
Red Cross volunteers stage in Hawai‘i on way to help following Super Typhoon Bavi
The massive storm passed over Guam and Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands fewer than 3 months after Super Typhoon Sinlaku.
Hawaiʻi’s Finest presents new artists, debut single ‘Hawaiʻi Nei’
Waimānalo, Oʻahu-based island reggae band Last Minute introduces a new chapter with a powerful song about home, identity and cost of staying rooted in Hawaiʻi.
Hawaiʻi becomes first state in nation to fund savings accounts for eligible foster children
Private contributions from Michael & Susan Dell Foundation and Ed Freedman’s Stable Road Foundation add to the “Fostering the Future” initiative, ensuring every eligible youth has funded savings account.
State reminds Hawaiʻi businesses that third quarter annual reports are due
Businesses registered in the third quarter — July through September — can now file their annual reports, which must be filed by midnight Sept. 30 to avoid a late filing penalty fee.
Exhibit of historic 1965 Selma civil rights march photos extended at state Capitol in Honolulu
The 28 photographs — half of which had never been seen before — offer a rare visual account of Hawaiʻi’s participation in the march in Alabama led by Martin Luther King Jr., honoring the role of the islands in the United States civil rights movement.
Statewide World Ocean Day event makes waves in effort to cleanup island coasts
Community engagement shines during statewide Coastal Kuleana Cleanup, a multi-island effort organized as part of the Year of Our Coastal Kuleana and focused on protecting shorelines, reefs and wetlands vital to Hawaiʻi’s identity and prosperity.
Big Island state lawmaker honored by Chamber of Commerce Hawaiʻi
Hilo state Sen. Lorraine Inouye received the organization’s Lifetime Achievement Award; Hawaiʻi County Mayor Kimo Alameda proclaims June 26, 2026, “Senator Lorraine Inouye Day”
Lost reef recreation because of climate change could cost Hawaiʻi up to $3 billion by beginning of next century
“This study puts numbers to what our communities have long understood — that losing our reefs means losing the recreational opportunities, cultural practices and quality of life that define what it means to live in Hawaiʻi,” said Hawaiʻi Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Aquatic Resources Administrator Brian Neilson.
Banyan Drive revitalization could become a reality after a decade of effort
A collaboration between state, county, and community leaders brings new energy into the revitalization of the historic shoreline road.
News briefs for July 4: Corpse flower blooms, false claims recovered, out-of-state cancer care and more
A quick look at news from throughout the state and beyond.
2 significant collections donated to America250 by Hawaiʻi State Archives
The contributions to the nationwide initiative are 111 World War II letters corresponding with Lt. Col. Farrant L. Turner, first commanding officer of the historic U.S. Army 100th Infantry Battalion, and 28 photos memorializing Hawaiʻi’s role in the famous 1965 Selma to Montgomery March led by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Residents reminded to practice fire safety this Fourth of July weekend
With wildfire season in full swing, residents should take extra caution this weekend as fireworks and barbecues are common causes of fires.
4th of July weekend weather should be relatively quiet, with decreasing humidity, typical summertime trades
For those watching the tropical cyclone forecast, Tropical Storm Douglas in the East Pacific became a post-tropical cyclone late the night of July 2.
Oʻahu community care foster family home operator must cease operations
The Department of Health issued a notice of violation and order to Ederlina Manzano following her no-contest plea to charges of endangering an incompetent person’s welfare.
University of Hawaiʻi to decommission third telescope
The United Kingdom Infrared Telescope on Maunakea will conclude science operations on September 15, 2026 and will prepare for its decommissioning by 2030.
Hawai‘i State Federal Credit Union awards $22K in grants to help teachers meet classroom needs
The grants — each up to $500 — help educators on O‘ahu, Maui and Hawai‘i Island purchase classroom supplies, books, technology, equipment and other resources that support student learning.
7-Eleven Hawai‘i celebrating 48 years of serving communities throughout islands
Don’t miss a free Slurpee on July 11, plus the return of Dollar Deals and a free limited-edition tote bag designed by local artist Jack Soren.
News briefs for July 1: Book sale support, volunteers mobilized, Right to Vote Act, consequences of Iran war
A brief look at news from throughout the state and beyond.
