Hawai'i State News
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.
Hawaiian Electric, ev.energy launch Smart Charge Hawai‘i app for EV drivers
Customers who enroll in the Smart Charge Hawaii pilot will have the choice of receiving an incentive of either $150 in cash or 10,000 HawaiianMiles under Hawaiian Airlines’ frequent flyer program.
Cancer research advances from immortal Henrietta Lacks cells, free talk on May 27
“Henrietta Lacks left a legacy that has impacted research in Hawaiʻi and throughout the world,” said Brenda Hernandez, University of Hawai‘i Cancer Center researcher.
Maui Antique Freak shop raided for selling illegal ivory from whales, elephants, walrus
During a Tuesday raid by the State of Hawai’i and NOAA, dozens of illegal wildlife items were confiscated from the Antique Freak shop in Wailuku on Maui.
Hawaiian monk seal pup Pualani to be relocated from Waikīkī after weaning
The Hawaiian monk seal pup Pualani, who was born in mid-April on Kaimana Beach in Waikīkī, will be relocated after she is weaned from her mama Kaʻiwi.
Contracts awarded by Hawai‘i Tourism Authority in the United States and Canada
The contracts are for destination stewardship, visitor education and brand management throughout North America.
UH researchers using artificial intelligence for reef conservation
By developing novel deep learning algorithms, coral ecologists in the UH Mānoa School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology are now able to identify and measure reef halos from space. The study was published recently in Remote Sensing of Environment.
Hawai‘i Public Access Room can show what you can do between legislative sessions
The Public Access Room provides the public with information, facilities, and services to assist them as they participate in the State legislative process.
Hawai‘i Coffee Association holding conference on Kauaʻi
A new Latte Art Throwdown and interactive workshops on cupping, roasting, green grading, brewing, grinding and field grafting will he featured at this year’s Hawaiʻi Coffee Association on Kauaʻi.
