Hawai'i State News
Walmart hosts annual summer wellness event at stores statewide just in time before new school year
Customers can receive a variety of health screenings, connect with Walmart pharmacists and learn more about resources that support overall wellness; walk-ins are welcome and no registration is required for the July 25 event at Hilo and Kailua-Kona Walmart stores.
News briefs for July 24: Endowed professorship, Red Hill, tourism conference and more
A brief look at news from throughout the state and beyond.
Volcano Watch: Watching volcanoes move, one survey at a time
Hawaiian Volcano Observatory relies heavily on global positioning satellite data to monitor volcanic activity in Hawaiʻi; data collected are by a combination of permanent stations and annual surveys, giving scientists a picture of Mauna Loa’s changing shape through time.
State reminds public not to post campaign signs along state highways
That includes on overpasses, fencing, signposts and poles as well as anywhere visible from the highway; illegally placed signs will be removed.
Sports briefs for July 23: Pre-season volleyball exhibition, women’s soccer schedule, academic honors and more
A brief look at sports news from the Big Island and throughout the state.
51st annual Queen Liliʻuokalani Keiki Hula Competition and Festival underway
Total of 15 hālau from throughout Hawaiʻi, including one from the Big Island and one from Kauaʻi, are participating in the festival, that runs from July 23-25 and caps off a full week of Native Hawaiian programming on Oʻahu.
Capitol Hill briefs for July 22: Affordable housing, Iran war, military promotions, Jones Act and more
A quick look at recent news from and moves made by Hawai‘i lawmakers serving in Washington, D.C.
Hawaiian Airlines fleet to be replaced with Boeing 737-800 aircraft
Airline’s retiring Boeing 717 aircraft will be replaced while strengthening interisland service, enhancing guest experience with new modern onboard amenities and better serving an increasing capacity.
Learn more about the second leading cancer in Hawaiʻi virtually or in-person this Friday
The Hawaiʻi Colorectal Cancer Summit is free and aims to advance colorectal cancer prevention and control in Hawaiʻi from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday.
Armed with guidelines, students across Hawaiʻi are set to return to school on August 3
With 2026-2027 school year two weeks away, the Hawaiʻi Department of Education sent out its policies, including a statewide cellphone restriction that prohibits usage during school hours.
New study reveals Hawaiian mantle plume temperature rise over 47 million years
Innovative ‘geothermometer’ sheds light on Hawaiian volcano history, reveals two heat surges with the first occuring 14 to 20 million years ago and the other from 0 to 6 million years ago.
Native plants for sale from state Division of Forestry and Wildlife
New online ordering form makes ordering easy for residents on Big Island and Maui.
University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa showcases campus life to high school counselors
High school counselors participated in an immersive event that highlights the university’s possibilities to inspire more students to thrive in Hawaiʻi.
Hawaiian Electric seeks to expand renewables, energy storage on 3 islands, including Big Island
The expansion — one of the state’s largest energy procurements ever — would represent significant progress toward 100% renewable energy.
Flags lowered in honor of fallen Hawai‘i soldier killed in Iran war
The soldier was killed on July 18 during missile and drone attacks on a military base in Jordan.
Big Island residents turn in nearly 150 firearms during community gun buyback event
“Just yesterday, we remembered Officer Bronson Kaliloa, who made the ultimate sacrifice 8 years ago after being shot during a traffic stop. His loss remains a powerful reminder that firearms in the wrong hands can have devastating consequences,” said Hawaiʻi Island Police Chief Reed Mahuna.
New chairperson elected to lead Hawaiʻi State LGBTQ+ Commission; panel welcomes 2 new members
Two-term commission vice president Michael Golojuch Jr. is panel’s new leader; Dr. Sylvia Romm and Crissi Doyle, the commission’s first transgender member, added to its ranks.
Discovery of 2 Hawaiian insects ‘unexpected and encouraging,’ offer hope for rare species
New populations of Hawaiian moths and damselflies found in unexpected locations.
2026 Native Hawaiian Convention to kick off next week on Oʻahu; 2,000-plus expected to gather
The event is July 20-22 at Neal S. Blaisdell Center in Honolulu, features week of Native Hawaiian programming including cultural workshops, discussions about key issues affecting Native Hawaiians and Hawaiʻi’s communities, Nā Mea Hawaiʻi marketplace and special performances.
Hawai‘i comes in first — at being worst state for business
The fix for a bad business climate isn’t more bureaucracy. It’s less. Reducing taxes and regulations help revitalize the economy. If only our lawmakers would embrace those policies more often.
