Hawai'i State News
DOGE threatens Hawaiʻi culture with cuts to the National Endowment for the Humanities
The NEH grants support Kindergarten through 12th grade education, lifelong learning and programs like Hawaiʻi History Day, Hawaiʻi State Poet Laureate and Try Think.
The state warns of scamming salespeople claiming to sell green infrastructure
Hawaiʻi Green Infrastructure Authority employees do not sell solar systems, nor do they educate the public about its financing through cold-calling, door-to-door sales, door knocking, or anything similar.
Pre-flight ag inspections for domestic departures from Honolulu to take extra time
Staffing capacity issues mean travelers to the mainland, Alaska or Guam with flights out of Daniel K. Inouye International Airport will have fewer stations where their baggage can be checked for plants, insects and hazardous plant diseases.
About 1,000 people in Hilo participate in nationwide ‘Hands Off’ protest of Trump, Musk
Indivisible Hawaiʻi hosted four Big Island protests as part of the “Hands Off! National Day of Action” against the funding cuts, job cuts, immigration tactics and other policies being taken by President Donald Trump’s administration and the Department of Government Efficiency run by billionaire Elon Musk.
National association recognizes Hawai‘i Wildfire Management Organization as a top leader in wildfire mitigation
Nonprofit based in Waimea on Big Island and dedicated to protecting Hawai‘i’s communities and natural resources from devastating effects of wildfires was one of just 5 organizations and individuals in the nation to be honored recently by National Association of State Foresters.
Hawai’i Volcanoes releases body-worn camera footage from March 2025 officer involved shooting
The video is intended to help community members gain a better understanding of what occurred with the suspect, Isaiah Kaleo Jiaan Fourshey on March 4, 2025.
Chances of seal-human encounters increase with Hawaiian monk seal pupping season underway
3 pups have already been born this year. While monk seals can give birth at any time of the year, March through August is when a majority of young make their debut.
Big Island property, location of reality TV show Temptation Island, headed for auction
Bidding for Ka Hale Hanu, 78-133 Ehukai St., is set to open on April 10 through Concierge Auctions and Compass Real Estate.
UH-discovered deep-sea anglerfish named to top 10 remarkable species list
The anglerfish was initially collected during a UH Mānoa Department of Oceanography-led research cruise in 2021 to the Clarion-Clipperton Zone.
University of Hawai‘i scientists create maps to better predict wildfire risk
Unlike the current Red Flag Warning system, which relies on weather from a limited number of stations, these maps provide a daily, high-resolution look at the most current fire ignition risks statewide.
Gas line blockage temporarily snuffs out eternal flame at Capitol Mall memorial
Efforts to restore the flame Friday were unsuccessful. The next step is to clear the line or replace the plugged section of piping. More will be known about the situation and a possible solution by early this week.
Photo of dead, shell-less turtle highlights need to report incidents when discovered or witnessed
EDITOR’S NOTE: Images that appear with this story could be upsetting to some readers. Discretion is advised.
Officials address coconut rhinoceros beetle threat in Big Island community meeting
A virtual community meeting scheduled for April 2 will include discussion on strategies for detection and encourage public participation in prevention measures.
Lava skyrockets to more than 700 feet in Episode 15 of ongoing Kīlauea summit eruption
It took about 10 hours or so, but the vents inside Halemaʻumaʻu Crater within Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park once again did not disappoint, but officials warn there are some hazards to watch out for accompanying the roaring geysers of molten rock.
Former U.S. diplomat: Hawaiʻi brings significant advantages to policymaking in Indo-Pacific region
National security expert Glen S. Fukushima highlighted a need for more policymakers with knowledge of and expertise in the Indo-Pacific region and its political landscape.
Business Monday: Kīlauea eruptions bring more tourists and locals to Volcano Village
Lava-related tourism revives local businesses while the community-led festival “Experience Volcano”cements the village’s status as a vibrant community hub.
7 new corrections officers assigned to HCCC on Big Island after 13 graduate state’s basic recruit class
Graduates of Hawaiʻi Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation’s Basic Corrections Recruit Class 25-01 are beginning their careers in facilities throughout the state after completing 8 weeks of training that included more than 300 hours of classroom instruction and physical training.
Watch: Big Island members of Hawai‘i Irish Dance make special St. Patrick’s Day cameo on Irish TV
8 dancers from Hawai’i Irish Dance and 7 flaggers from Scully’s Pub in Waiki’i had the luck of the Irish on their side, being one of several groups from around the globe — including cast of ‘Riverdance 30’ — to be featured during special episode of RTE Ireland’s ‘The Late, Late Show.’
All Foodland stores statewide now part of ‘DA BUX’ Double Up Food Bucks program
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, recipients who get “DA BUX” benefits receive an access card they swipe before their electronic benefits transfer, or EBT, card at checkout to get 50% off qualifying fruits and vegetables grown in Hawaiʻi at participating grocery stores.
Sluggish but steady: Episode 14 of Kīlauea summit eruption off to slow start
The newest eruptive phase of the ongoing eruption inside Halemaʻumaʻu Crater within Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park began just before 9:30 a.m. today (March 19), but the signature tall lava fountains the the active phases have become known for are expected later this afternoon.
