Hawai'i State News

Hawai‘i governor signs 16 bills to enhance protection and care of keiki, kūpuna

Bills signed Monday included HB2400, which addresses teacher misconduct.

Expect temporary area closures if volcanic unrest continues in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park

Over the past day, the seismic activity has moved closer to the summit between Keanakākoʻi and Koʻokoʻolau craters in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park.

Hawai‘i Fire Department issues firework permit information

permits cost $25 and will enable the holder to purchase up to 5,000 individual firecrackers.

State conservation officers make arrests on road within Oprah Winfrey Ranch

Luke Allen and Ty Munoz, both 19, were stopped on a public road running through private property owned by Oprah Winfrey.

Hawaiian Electric launches new searchable maps for Public Safety Power Shutoff program

In a Public Safety Power Shutoff, Hawaiian Electric will preemptively shut off power to high-risk areas in the event of extreme weather conditions.

Conservation personnel pay homage to the last ‘akikiki in the wild

Despite the existence of one, two, or three ‘akikiki remaining in the wild, the forest bird species is considered functionally extinct.

Police investigating possible drowning at Kehena Beach on Big Island

The victim has been positively identified as Timothy Zedalis of Denver, Colorado.

House bill meant to limit governor’s emergency powers could be vetoed

Some examples where Gov. Green might want to use his powers to shut down media communications include extreme violence or acts of terrorism. The governor has until July 10 to decide whether or not to kill the bill.

UH-discovered asteroid to make close approach to Earth, no impact risk

The asteroid, named 2024 MK, is about 575 feet or nearly two football fields across, and will brighten to visual magnitude 8, fainter than what is visible by the naked eye but easily detectable with binoculars or a small telescope.

Hilo homeless shelter to open this summer

The Hilo shelter is scheduled to open late-August, next to The Salvation Army Hilo Temple Corps, at 219 Ponahawai St., for 12 overnight hours a day on a first-come, first-served basis.

21-year-old killed in North Kona crash; negligent homicide investigation launched

While crossing over the centerline, the Subaru collided head-on with a northbound silver 2000 Acura Integra sedan, driven by a 21-year-old man, later identified as Alvin Godfrey Castro III. Castro was transported to the North Hawaii Community Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 6:25 a.m.

Gov. Josh Green signs 13 bills for Native Hawaiian housing, education, and culture

“We’re celebrating, as I’ve said a couple of times, a lot of collaboration on super meaningful legislation that moves our state forward,” Green said during the Friday morning press conference, thanking state legislators for their work on the bills.

Governor applauded for signing bill expanding access to adolescents for HIV PrEP medication

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, PrEP reduces the risk of getting HIV from sex by about 99%.

RSV vaccine recommendation for adults updated by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

This recommendation is for adults who did not get an RSV vaccine last year.

Hawai‘i to receive more than $6.6 million in federal funding to build more housing

The funding comes from a new grant program based on U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz’s “Yes In My Backyard” legislation.

Hilo becomes ‘Chicago’ this Friday; glamorous musical to run through mid-July

‘Chicago’ is the story of Roxie Hart, a 1920s housewife and nightclub performer who murders her lover after he threatens to walk out on her.

11 Hawaiian monk seal births on O‘ahu prompt action from officials

Signage, fencing, suspended permits and more are in effect at places like the Mokulua islets and the Sand Island State Recreation Area.

Hawai‘i unemployment rate at 3.0% in May – up 3,900 jobs year-over-year

Year-over-year, non-farm jobs have gone up by 3,900. But non-farm jobs are down 18,700 when compared to the last month prior to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Travel-related dengue virus case on Oʻahu; fifth in state this year

Five confirmed travel-related dengue cases have been identified in Hawai‘i so far in 2024.

New class of state corrections officers graduates; four assigned to Big Island facility

Adult corrections officer training courses have compressed in length and doubled in number to address a staff shortage.
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