Hawai'i State News
‘Sweatainer’ health monitoring device created by Hawai‘i researchers
University of Hawaiʻi engineers have made a 3D-printed wearable sweat sensor.
32nd Hawai‘i Legislature ends 2023 session
The Hawai’i Senate and House of Representatives spent several hours taking up last-minute measures Thursday on the final day of the 32nd Hawai’i Legislature, including the proposed state biennium budget that passed both branches.
Hawai‘i Pacific University to graduate over 600 in spring ceremony
The ceremony will be held in-person and can be streamed online.
East Meets West conference connects startups across the Pacific
The Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority is sponsoring the annual East Meets West conference, which will take place at Aloha Tower Marketplace in Honolulu on May 18 and 19.
Kupu ʻĀina Corps seeking sustainability partners, participants
Kupu ʻĀina Corps host sites can include nonprofit organizations, for-profit businesses, and State and County government agencies.
Division of Boating hit with $600K for wastewater violations – sort of
The Department of Health issued the boating division a Notice of Violation and Order for failure to produce effluent within state limits.
Public invited to provide input on State Hazard Mitigation Plan
The plan will be used to guide work in the years ahead to reduce or eliminate the harm caused to Hawai‘i and its communities by flooding, hurricanes, wildfires and other hazards.
Hirono raises $350,000 in Q1 for re-election campaign
By comparison, in the first quarter of 2017, Senator Hirono raised $296,000 and had $1,006,000 cash on hand.
Native Hawaiians stand in solidarity with drag queens
Māhū Magic will be held on June 20 at the Westgate Resort in Las Vegas.
Bill to adjust military life insurance introduced by Hirono
The bipartisan, bicameral bill would help ensure life insurance packages for servicemembers and veterans account for increases in cost of living and inflation.
Hawaiʻi Rep. Rachele Lamosao recognized nationally for fighting period poverty
Hawaiʻi House Rep. Rachele F. Lamosao was one of 12 winners of the National Foundation of Women Legislatorsʻ contest for her efforts to combat period poverty in the state.
Mystery balloon floated above Hawai‘i, headed toward Mexico
The object, which is not believed to by a Chinese spy apparatus, is now floating toward Mexico and remains tracked by the U.S. military.
Man with machete dies after being shot by police officers on island of Molokaʻi in Hawaiʻi
A 40-year-old man wielding a machete was shot and killed Sunday by Maui police officers during a confrontation on the island of Molokaʻi.
Big Island: apply to become an air traffic controller
Hear from current controllers and get your questions answered about the application process, training and job.
Salmonella outbreak leads to nationwide voluntary recall of flour
On Friday, General Mills voluntarily issued a nationwide recall after a salmonella outbreak was linked to certain 2-pound, 5-pound, and 10-pound bags of Gold Medal Bleached and Unbleached All-Purpose Flour.
University of Hawai‘i regents approve new student housing project
The facility will consist of two buildings and include 316 units with 558 beds, a childcare facility, retail and café space, bike storage, study rooms, laundry facility, mail and package room, outdoor amenity decks and on-site management.
Conservation agencies collaborating to keep rare Hawaiian plant wild
The project’s goal is to grow and transplant 2,500 individual Lobelia oahuensis in five locations on Oʻahu, and they’re well on their way.
University of Hawaiʻi system 2023 commencement schedule
The University of Hawaiʻi’s 10-campus system will be celebrating its graduates in May.
$17M grant to improve AI through Indigenous knowledge includes UH teams
The project, “Abundant Intelligences: Expanding Artificial Intelligence through Indigenous Knowledge Systems,” is Indigenous-led and involves 37 co-investigators and collaborators.
Law school at University of Hawai‘i earns top marks for environmental law, more
The University of Hawai‘i law school also earned a B+ rating as one of the nation’s top law schools for practical training.
