Hawai'i State News
Tax-free tips benefit workers in specific occupations
The “no tax on tips” provision in Republicans’ massive tax and spending law, signed by Trump in July, eliminates federal income taxes on tips for people in positions that have traditionally received them.
Young Brothers shipment originally slated to arrive Oct. 2 at Hilo port delayed
The shipping firm had to adjust its sailing schedule this week to free up a recovery barge to deliver at the East Hawai‘i community’s port after the vessel that was supposed to make the trip was damaged leaving Honolulu Harbor.
How does the federal government shutdown affect Hawaiʻi and Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park?
“We are now in a federal shutdown,” Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green said during his weekly update. “We know our people will suffer and struggle more.”
Statewide monthly all-hazard siren test scheduled for today at 11:45 a.m.
The siren test will be coordinated with a test of the live audio broadcast segment of the Emergency Alert System.
Unique research museum seeks creepy-crawly artwork for inaugural exhibition
Artists can submit their work online through Oct. 8 to be considered for the first University of Hawai‘i Insect Museum show, billed to be a celebration of insects and the powerful role they play in art.
7.0 magnitude earthquake strikes Philippines; No tsunami threat to Hawaiʻi
The earthquake struck around 4 a.m., six miles deep in Leyte, Philippines.
Education video emphasizes community collaboration fighting Rapid ʻŌhia Death
The video features a diverse range of voices, including forest managers, biologists, hunters and Hawaiian cultural practitioners from Hawaiʻi Island.
Transitions in leadership at Alaska Air Group reflect commitment to growth, innovation
Alaska Air Group announces leadership changes, marking a new era of amid the Alaska-Hawaiian integration and its plan to become a single mainline operating carrier.
Hawaiian Electric solar, energy storage reaches historic milestone
Hawaiian Electric has achieved a landmark in clean energy by exceeding 1 gigawatt of customer-sited rooftop solar and battery storage, showcasing one of the nation’s highest rooftop solar integration rates.
Hawaiʻi Gov. Green, Secretary of the Army sign non-binding document about military use of state land
The document signed by Gov. Josh Green and Secretary of the Army Dan Driscoll reflects a shared understanding about how Hawaiʻi and the Army will discuss protecting lands used by the military, while also supporting national security.
Big Island Junior Championship held this weekend at Hualālai Golf Course
There were 79 participants in three age groups for boys and girls in the junior golf tournament.
Flags ordered at half-staff for victims of Michigan church shooting
A shooting in Grand Blanc, Michigan resulted in at least 2 two deaths and eight injuries, prompting Gov. Josh Green to order U.S. and Hawaiʻi flags to half-staff from Monday morning to Wednesday night.
UHERO Forecast: What federal cuts to the social safety net will mean for Hawaiʻi
The Kaiser Family Foundation projects that 41,000 Hawaiʻi residents will lose Medicaid benefits due to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
Hawaiʻi offering free service to help find life insurance policies from deceased relatives
The Life Insurance Policy Locator reunited $5.7 million with Hawaiʻi beneficiaries in 2025 by helping locate unclaimed life insurance policies.
Nationwide recall from two food companies impacts products in Hawaiʻi
A nationwide recall of Southwind Foods’ frozen shrimp and Sprout Organics’ Sweet Potato Apple and Spinach pouches due to possible contamination affects products in Hawaiʻi stores.
UH Mānoa leads effort to protect coral reefs by creating ‘Noah’s Ark’
The global initiative seeks to prevent coral extinction and support long-term resilience by integrating innovative conservation strategies.
U.S. Army posthumously commissions 7 Nisei soldiers from Hawaiʻi, decades after WWII deaths
The seven men, who were killed in action in Europe during World War II while serving in the famed 100th Infantry Battalion/442nd Regimental Combat Team, were denied commissions at the time because of wartime prejudice.
UHERO Forecast: Deteriorating U.S. economic outlook leading to imminent mild recession in Hawaiʻi
In Hawaiʻi, visitor numbers are down, job growth has stalled, and housing activity remains weak, with inflation also expected to rise over the next year.
McKenna to become Acting Chief Justice of Hawaiʻi Supreme Court with retirement of Recktenwald
Chief Justice Mark E. Recktenwald is stepping down at the end of September due to the state’s mandatory retirement age of 70 for justices and judges.
Hawaiʻi recognized for community resilience, equity at Clinton Global Initiative annual meeting
Gov. Josh Green shared Hawaiʻi’s strategic insights on boosting community resilience through infrastructure that has allowed the state to be recognized for delivering equitable digital services.
