Hawai'i State News

Puna woman charged with theft of wallet, credit cards in two separate Hilo incidents

The first incident occurred at the Downtown Hilo KTA. The second incident occurred at the 7-Eleven located off of Kaumana Drive in Hilo.

Hawaiian Electric seeks public comment regarding next round of renewable energy procurements

Comments are requested before March 29. Hawaiian Electric also will host a virtual public meeting to engage with the community and gain feedback on the drafts. Participants are welcome to ask questions during the meeting.

Man with loaded sawed-off shotgun, rifle arrested in Bayfront Soccer Fields parking lot

Nainoa Kaluhiwa, a 32-year-old Puna man, made his initial appearance in Hilo District Court on Monday afternoon.

Report: Regulation driving high cost of new condos in Hawaiʻi

The University of Hawaiʻi Economic Research Organization report shows that the costs of regulations account for more than half, or 58%, of the price of a new condominium in Hawaiʻi.

Hawai‘i Unites files appeal in effort to stop release of mosquitoes in East Maui

The environmental nonprofit Hawai‘i Unites has filed an appeal for their case against the State of Hawai‘i Board of Land and Natural Resources and Department of Land and Natural Resources to stop the release of mosquitoes in East Maui and require an environmental impact statement and comprehensive studies of the risks of the project.

University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa extends enrollment deadline

The extension is due to the federal government’s delayed release of financial information to colleges and universities around the country.

University of Hawai‘i: Free Hawaiian language resources help enhance kūpuna care

These resources were compiled as part of a bigger effort to explore the large repository of digitized Hawaiian language newspapers for Kanaka Maoli (Native Hawaiian) perspectives on elderhood. 

NOAA proposes national marine sanctuary in Papahānaumokuākea

Public comment on the sanctuary draft proposal is requested through May 7.

Senate committees advance marijuana legalization bill

A third reading in the full Senate for SB 3335 is likely to be scheduled in the coming days, as the bill has a March 7 deadline to cross over to the House for further consideration.

Hawai‘i Department of Health supports CDC updates to COVID-19 guidance

DOH continuously reviews data on respiratory pathogens, including the virus that causes COVID-19.

Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park issues March flight operations notice

Management of the park requires the use of aircraft to monitor and research volcanic activity, conduct search-and-rescue missions and law enforcement operations, support management of natural and cultural resources, and to maintain backcountry facilities.

Rotary Club of Kona named PGA TOUR Champions Charity of the Year

The Rotary Club of Kona – an all-volunteer organization – has been a charity for the Mitsubishi Electric Championship at Hualālai since the tournament’s inception in 1997 and has totaled $1.1 million in contributions over those 28 years.

Hawai‘i tourism industry continued to show weakness in January 2024

Since the August 2023 Maui wildfires, total visitor arrivals were down in five out of the last six months while total visitor spending recorded six consecutive months of decreases from 2023.

Hawai‘i police seeking suspects in Kona robbery

The suspects accosted a couple visiting from California on Ali‘i Drive in Kailua-Kona on Tuesday.

Puna man charged after allegedly attacking grandfather with gardening tool, more

Jesse Franklin Gonsalves Canizo allegedly damaged his grandparents’ pick-up truck and home before attacking his grandfather.

2nd Maunakea telescope decommissioning to begin

Hōkū Keʻa is the second telescope on Maunakea in the final phase of the extensive decommissioning process required under the Mauna Kea Comprehensive Management Plan.

Monthly siren, Emergency Alert System test scheduled March 1

During the test, all outdoor warning sirens statewide will sound a 1-minute steady tone, with a test of the Live Audio Broadcast segment of the Emergency Alert System conducted at roughly the same time in cooperation with the Hawai‘i broadcast industry.

State seeks input on proposed changes to forest stewardship program rules

The state program provides technical advice as well as financial assistance on a cost-share basis so private landowners can more effectively manage, protect and restore important natural resources on their properties.

WATCH: 150 Saxophonists attempt world record and celebrate UH Bands 100th anniversary

The UH Bands partnered with the nonprofit Hawaiʻi Saxophone Foundation for the performance. The foundation is dedicated to raising the level of awareness and education of the saxophone in Hawaiʻi.

Hawai‘i Fire Department rescues hiker following helicopter search

Two overdue hikers were last heard from four days prior to their discovery by Hawai‘i Fire Department personnel.
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