Hawai'i State News

Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said the 7.2 magnitude earthquake that struck at about 8:06 a.m. south of the islands of Fiji poses no tsunami threat to the Hawaiian Islands.

Conservation Leadership Development Program participants will earn a compensation package valued up to $36,000.

This year marks the 50th anniversary of NOAA sending field researchers to Lalo to monitor honu (Hawaiian green sea turtles) that migrate there to mate and lay their eggs.

William Jessup, Acting U.S. Marshal for the District of Hawai‘i stated, “The U.S. Marshals have historic relationships with our local partners. This week was a great example how successful we are when we force multiply resources to ensure our communities are safe.”

The new task force will be tasked with finding ways to stop the importation of illegal fireworks and explosives into Hawai‘i, among other responsibilities. The bill establishing the task force was one of nine measures signed into law last week by the governor.

Homeowners must have experienced a financial hardship caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and meet other eligibility requirements to qualify.

The female pup, named RS48 and also known as Hoʻomau Lehua, was just less than 4 months old. The cause of the endangered monk seal’s death is unknown.

The deadline to nominate an outstanding individual for AARP’s most prestigious volunteer award is Aug. 1.

The gift – the largest single donation ever made to the library – supports 12 sections that include special, area and archival collections, including maps.

Athletes and coaches paraded into the University of Hawaii at Manoa’s Les Murakami Stadium on June 9 for the organization’s Opening Ceremonies.

Congressional leaders and members of the Biden-Harris Administration will participate in the Policy Summit to be streamed on YouTube.

Diamond Head State Monument is the busiest State Park in Hawai‘i.

The Hawaiʻi Parent Leadership Training Institute helps participants become strong, confident community leaders by developing their leadership, communication and advocacy skills.

Funding for the first-ever Medical Reserve Corps State, Territory and Tribal Nations, Representative Organizations for Next Generation (MRC-STTRONG) grant program is from the American Rescue Plan.

Hawai’i Gov. Josh Green signed a new law at Hāʻena State Park on Kauaʻi that establishes a path toward mitigating overtourism impacts on state parks

The online briefing is part of a project of the Association of Hawaiians for Homestead Lands in partnership with the Homestead Community Development Corporation and Office of Hawaiian Affairs.

The award was presented to Hawai‘i Gov. Josh Green in his ceremonial office. Award plaques were also presented to the City and County of Honolulu, which creates and distributes the plates statewide, to the Polynesian Voyaging Society and to the plate’s designer, artist Todd Yamashita of Moloka’i.

As part of the annual statewide Wildfire & Drought Lookout! campaign, forecasters warned that the Hawaiian Islands will begin experiencing drought conditions late this summer, which could extend through next winter.

The Debt-Free College Act provides states incentives through matching grants to increase investments in public higher education.

Act 62 establishes the offense of unlawful shipment of tobacco products. This includes electronic smoking devices and e-liquids under the definition of “tobacco products” for purposes of the cigarette tax and tobacco tax law.