Hawai'i State News
Congressional spending bill has provisions to help Hawaiʻi small businesses, tourism
The recently passed $1.7 trillion Fiscal Year 2023 Omnibus Appropriations bill includes several initiatives to strengthen Hawaiʻi’s dominant tourism and small business economies and assist Hawai’i workers with their retirements.
$2.7 million in grants to help small-scale agriculture throughout Hawaiʻi
More than 130 of the grants awarded through the Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture’s Micro-Grants for Food Security Program are coming to the Big Island.
Gov. Green appoints state’s first director of Wellness and Resilience, 6 others
Tia Roberts Hartsock was appointed by Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green as the state’s first Director of the Office of Wellness and Resilience.
After four days, search ends for man who went missing while swimming in waters off a Kaua‘i beach
The search for 56-year-old Prakash Shroff was suspended Wednesday afternoon after a four-day effort by land, air and sea to find him.
Sen. Hirono pushed for legislation to help Native Hawaiian survivors of sexual violence
The legislation, led by Sen. Mazie Hirono of Hawaiʻi and signed by President Biden, provides funding to Native Hawaiian survivors of all types of sexual and gender-based violence.
State marks 125 years of cooperative efforts on forestry and agriculture
Although two separate state departments exist today, the Department of Land and Natural Resources and the Department of Agriculture continue to maintain similar land stewardship principles that complement one another.
County prosecutor’s office seeks public input on legislative initiatives
Throughout the past year, the office has met with community groups, neighborhood watches, community stakeholders and Big Island residents about their concerns and interests. Now the office is inviting members of the public to take its 2023 legislative initiatives survey.
‘Shop With A Cop’ brings holiday joy to keiki in West Hawai‘i
Sixty-one children were selected for this year’s event at Target Kona.
National Adoption Day: All in the ‘ohana for these ‘Forever Families’
The Hilo Family Court hosted its fifth annual Adoption Day celebration earlier this month.
Comment period ends soon about mosquito ‘birth control’ to combat avian malaria
The public has until Friday, Dec. 30, to comment on a request from the state to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for an emergency exemption from the federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act.
Green extends emergency proclamation in response to Hawai‘i Life Flight accident
The governor extended the disaster emergency relief period through Jan. 6, 2023.
Puna man charged in connection with alleged burglary, car thefts
The alleged incidents were reported in November and December.
DLNR enforcement recruits donate gifts for Toys for Tots
The 42 men and women of recruit class 22-01 collected more than 80 new toys, books and games for the annual toy drive.
Hawaiʻi Senate committee releases public briefings schedule for state budget
The purpose of the public briefings is to provide the space for state and county agencies to present their budget requests to the Ways and Means committee prior to the start of the 2023 Hawaiʻi State legislative session.
Search continues for missing swimmer off ‘Anini Beach on Kauaʻi
Multiple agencies continue their search for a missing California man who was apparently swept out to sea Sunday afternoon while swimming at ‘Anini Beach on Kauaʻi.
Waikīkī-Diamond Head Shoreline Fisheries Management Area closed for all of 2023
TheWaikīkī-Diamond Head Shoreline Fisheries Management Area is closed to fishing during odd-numbered years.
What to know about the upcoming 32nd Hawaiʻi State Legislature session
The first session of the 32nd Hawaii State Legislature begins at 10 a.m. on Jan. 18, 2023.
Gov. Green’s executive budget includes $50 million for Hilo Medical Center expansion
“As a physician, I see the dire need for healthcare. … We need to take a multi-pronged and holistic approach to address our healthcare worker shortage and access to high quality care,” said Gov. Josh Green, M.D.
El Niño ‘flavors’ help unravel past variability, future response to climate change
The research enables more accurate projection of future changes and impacts from El Niño, the primary factor affecting variability in water temperature and trade wind strength in the Pacific.
Powerful cold front could bring strong Kona winds, thunderstorms late Sunday and Monday
The National Weather Service in Honolulu advises people to stay alert and watch for additional weather statements and possible watches or warnings associated with the weather system.
