Hawai'i State News
$40,000 in cash prizes to be awarded to food entrepreneurs through Mahi‘ai Match-Up
Kamehameha Schools’ 2023 Mahi‘ai Match-Up program focuses on Native Hawaiian crops and invites applicants dedicated to cultivating indigenous and ancestral crops to apply.
University of Hawai‘i Regents Chair’s gift seeds Hawai‘i Sustainability Fund
Randolph G. Moore is also a retired businessman, middle school teacher and education administrator and current member of the boards of Hawai‘i Green Growth, the Hawai‘i Housing Development Corp. and Grove Farm Co.
Hawaiian monk seal Malama dies of blunt force trauma on O’ahu; previously treated at Big Island facility
The endangered Hawaiian monk seal Malama, who was treated for malnutrition at Ke Kai Ola’s Marine Mammal Center on the Big Island and found dead on March 12 on O’ahu, was killed by blunt force trauma — and it was believed to be an intentional killing, according to NOAA Fisheries.
Hawaiʻi Attorney General prevails in federal challenge to hemp regulations
The plaintiff, which operated as “Pinky’s Hempire,” alleged that the Department of Health’s interim administrative rules regarding hemp processing were illegal.
Proposed National Marine Sanctuary’s public comment period ends
The national marine sanctuary nomination was submitted by the Pacific Remote Islands Coalition.
Hawai‘i Attorney General announces settlement with Suboxone maker for alleged illegal monopoly tactics
In 2016, the states filed a complaint against Indivior alleging that it used illegal means to switch the Suboxone market from tablets to film, while attempting to destroy the market for tablets, in order to preserve its drug monopoly.
David Kauila Kopper named executive director of Legal Aid Society of Hawai‘i
Legal Aid Society of Hawai‘i has chosen David Kauila Kopper as its new executive director, starting June 13.
Hawaiʻi Gov. Green signs laws prohibiting firearms in certain locations; mandating active shooting training in schools
Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green signed laws that prohibit firearms at a variety of places — including hospitals, beaches, stadiums, movie theaters and bars that serve alcohol — and mandates active shooting training at all public and charter schools in the state.
Legendary voyaging canoe Hōkūleʻa embarking on 4-year circumnavigation of Pacific
Hōkūleʻa, the legendary voyaging canoe that revived the lost art of Polynesian voyaging and navigation and sparked a cultural renaissance in Hawaiʻi, is preparing to embark on a four-year circumnavigation of the Pacific.
Former governor, Big Island CEO, Maui attorney appointed to University of Hawaiʻi Board of Regents
Gov. Josh Green appointed former Hawaiʻi Gov. Neil Abercrombie, Global Resiliency Hub CEO Alapaki Nahale-a of the Big island and attorney Lauren Akitake to the University of Hawaiʻi Board of Regents.
Hawaiʻi documentary about kidney foundation’s COVID-19 efforts becomes Emmy Awards finalist
“Caught Inside,” a documentary showcasing the National Kidney Foundation of Hawaiʻi’s groundbreaking COVID-19 testing program, has been selected as a finalist at the Emmy Awards Northern California.
Hawaiʻi hunting licenses, stamps available June 15 for 2023-24 season
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Land and Natural Resources will begin issuing hunting licenses and stamps on June 15 for the new hunting season that runs July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024.
Hirono reintroduces Real Education and Access for Healthy Youth Act
Mazie Hirono and Cory Booker’s act has companion legislation introduced by Representatives Barbara Lee and Pramila Jayapal.
State of Hawai‘i ranks high among visitors for safety, giving back
The Visitor Satisfaction and Activity Survey found that at least 95% of visitors from each major market area – U.S. West, U.S. East, Canada, Japan, Oceania, Korea, and China – rated Hawai‘i as “excellent” or “above average” when it comes to being safe and secure.
Thirteen new deputies join State Sheriff Division ranks, five headed to Big Island
Thirteen new deputies were added to the Sheriff Division and will be assigned to positions across the state.
Waikīkī beach to open fully following monk seal relocation
The Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement’s presence has ended at Kaimana Beach.
Grow “Seeds of Knowledge” at your Big Island library
Participants in the Summer Reaching Challenge can reap rewards including entires for the Grand Prize drawing provided by Alaska Airlines.
Las Vegas to host Native Hawaiian, Hawai‘i-made pop-up market
The Pop-Up Mākeke will be located at the Westgate Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, the site of the convention. It is free to the public.
American Savings Bank invests more than $4.3 million in Hawaiʻi Community Lending
American Savings Bank’s investment comes at a time when the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands, under the leadership of new director Kali Watson, plans to spend $600 million in state funds for housing.
NOAA predicts 50% chance of above-normal cyclone activity for Central Pacific
Forecasters at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predict a 50% chance of above-normal tropical cyclone activity for the 2023 Central Pacific hurricane season that starts June 1.
