Hawai'i State News

Second case of measles confirmed in Hawaiʻi

The case is an adult member of the household of the child on Oʻahu who was previously confirmed to be infected April 7 after both recently returned to the state from traveling internationally. The adult is no longer contagious and the child has since fully recovered. No new suspected measles cases have been reported as of April 17.

Legislation looks to TAME extreme weather, wildfires with help of AI

Bipartisan TAME Extreme Weather and Wildfires Act introduced in U.S. Senate by Hawai’i Democrat Schatz and Montana Republican Sheehy would use artificial intelligence to better protect communities from increasing toll of extreme weather and wildfires.

Statewide telephone town hall slated for early May to be hosted by Schatz

U.S. senate, a Hawai‘i Democrat, will give updates about his work in Washington. He will also take questions from constituents throughout the state about their concerns.

No new suspected measles cases reported following confirmed case on O‘ahu

No new suspected measles cases have been reported after the Hawai‘i Department of Health confirmed the illness in a child and presumptive case in an adult from O‘ahu.

Hawaiʻi Supreme Court to bring a case to Hilo as part of civics education program

Students from five Hawaiʻi Island schools will watch oral arguments along with the Supreme Court in “State of Hawaiʻi v. Charles Zuffante” on Thursday.

University of Hawaiʻi program inspires youth on neighbor islands to pursue careers in medicine, health

The University of Hawaiʻi’s Huakaʻi Initiative will run a hands-on program at Hilo High School on April 22 to give students an opportunity to learn more about the medical and health fields.

Measles case confirmed in child on Oʻahu

The unvaccinated child was traveling internationally with their parents and developed symptoms shortly after returning to Hawaiʻi. Another household member is now exhibiting similar symptoms and being evaluated for possible infection.

Senate passes Hirono resolution designating April as ‘National Native Plant Month’

The US Senate unanimously passed a resolution led by Sen. Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI), designating April 2025 as “National Native Plant Month.”

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

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