Hawai'i State News
UH Giving Day encourages community to come together in support of students, programs
Gifts of any size given Wednesday, Dec. 8, directly remove financial barriers for students, expand hands-on learning and advance research addressing Hawaiʻi’s most pressing needs, from health care and education to environmental stewardship.
Soggy situation: 12 Big Island locations already recorded 2 or more inches of rain, including 2 with more than 11 inches
Stormy conditions will continue through the rest of the week, with a major risk of even more heavy rainfall Wednesday through Friday for the entire state, and especially the Big Island, bringing with it a strong potential for additional flooding.
Surge in passengers anticipated at Hawaiʻi airports because of 63rd annual Merrie Monarch Festival
Hawai’i airports brace for an influx of interisland passengers traveling to Hilo for the 63rd annual Merrie Monarch Festival, ongoing until April 11.
Annual gala celebrates leaders in hospitality and travel, raises money for scholarships
The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa School of Travel Industry Management is celebrating its 60th anniversary with plans to continue teaching future leaders in travel and hospitality.
High surf advisory issued for southern shores of all Hawaiian islands
Large breaking waves of 7 to 10 feet with occasional higher sets to 12 feet are forecast, with surf eventually expected to peak above advisory thresholds Wednesday, April 8.
Vibrant Hawaiʻi seeks distribution sites for keiki summer meal program
Vibrant Hawaiʻi is seeking community leaders to join the Kaukau 4 Keiki program this summer after receiving 9,500 applications from families in need across Hawaiʻi Island.
Emergency relief program available to Hawaiʻi State Federal Credit Union members
Members impacted by the recent Kona low storm floods and financial disruptions qualify for emergency loans or other flexible payment options through the Hawaiʻi State Feederal Credit Union.
‘Here we go again’: Potential heavy rainfall, flooding back in Hawai‘i forecast
Light to locally moderate scattered showers are forecast for Tuesday, April 7, along mainly windward and mauka locations of the state, with a minor risk of locally heavy rainfall and concern for isolated thunderstorms during the afternoon on the Big Island; flood watch already in place, going into effect from Wednesday morning, April 8, through Friday afternoon, April 10.
Hawaiʻi County launches an accessible, online coastal zone management atlas
Hawaiʻi County’s innovative Coastal Zone Management Atlas is an online tool to help residents navigate and manage coastal hazards and ecosystems.
Sound Bytes: Synchronous swimming (with robots); behind the Hawaiʻi Glider Challenge
The exciting work of flying robots underwater takes science, teamwork and flexibility.
Hawaiian Electric monitors incoming storm, advises readiness for outages
Hawaiian Electric is urging Hawaii residents to prepare for severe weather expected later this week.
State lawmakers to discuss Hawaiʻi Hurricane Relief Fund
The informational briefing scheduled for Monday afternoon, April 6, comes at a critical time as Hawaiʻi continues to respond to impacts from recent back-to-back kona lows that slammed into the state in March.
Upcoming Kiaʻi o ke Kai focus groups seek ocean users, stewards to participate, talk story
ʻĀina Momona hopes to gather perspectives from those who work in, care for and steward ocean spaces to help guide how future ocean projects engage with Hawaiʻi’s communities, especially as climate change continues to affect coastal and island communities.
More heavy rain, flooding, thunderstorms looking more and more likely this week for Hawai‘i
National Weather Service says confidence is increasing that unsettled weather — possibly even a fifth kona low since the beginning of the year — will impact the state from midweek and possibly into this weekend even as some places continue to recover from back-to-back kona lows in March and majority of Merrie Monarch Festival activities kick off Wednesday, April 8, in Hilo.
Did you feel it? Magnitude-3.9 quake shakes Big Island
Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reports that the temblor struck about 2 miles east-northeast of Pāhala in Kaʻū on the south-southeast side of the island at a depth of just 2 miles; it had no apparent impact on either Mauna Loa or Kīlauea volcanoes.
Visitor spending increases over 10% in February compared to the same time last year
In February 2026, visitors spent over $1 billion, which is an increase of 10.3% while total visitor numbers only increased by 3%.
Survivors of disasters can address their needs through interim disaster recovery plan
Forty dedicated case managers available through the Disaster Case Management Program will provide guidance and refer survivors to available resources.
Volcano Watch: Adapting to an evolving eruption; revising Kīlauea’s alert level, aviation color code notifications
After Episode 44 ends, assuming activity is similar to the first 43 episodes, Hawaiian Volcano Observatory will lower alert level and aviation color code for Kīlauea one level lower than the current norm, to Advisory and Yellow, respectively.
Native Hawaiian Health Scholarship Program continues to strengthen Hawaiʻi’s healthcare workforce
Native Hawaiian Health Scholarship Program successfully recruits and nurtures professionals-in-training for the state’s most needed primary and mental health care disciplines; they are prepared to deliver quality, culturally informed health services.
Raw Milk Cheddar Cheese products sold in select Hawaiʻi stores recalled
Raw Milk Cheddar Cheese, both shredded and block products, has been recalled by RAW FARM due to E. coli contamination after investigation by U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
