Hawai'i State News
Volcano Watch: Catching up on Kīlauea; 36 episodes and counting
Fountaining episodes during the past month and a half broke several records for this eruption, including the highest lava fountains, the most volume of lava erupted and the highest rate of lava effusion for this event, which has now lasted more than 10 months.
Russian military intelligence vessel comes within 15 nautical miles south of O‘ahu
The unannounced foreign visitor was identified as the Kareliya, a Vishnya-class intelligence vessel with Russian Federation Navy Auxiliary General Intelligence. U.S. Coast Guard personnel are monitoring the ship’s activities near U.S. waters.
UPDATE: ByHeart recalls all Whole Nutrition Infant Formula products because of possible botulism contamination
The manufacturer recalled all batches of the product, which was sold in Hawai‘i at retailers such as Target and Safeway, including 24-ounce cans and 0.6-ounce individual serve packets. U.S. Food and Drug Administration is investigating.
Community voices, input vital to update process of Statewide Historic Preservation Plan
The plan is meant to guide preservation priorities, partnerships and strategies around Hawaiʻi through 2034 — public input is vital to ensure it reflects the voices and values of Hawaiʻi residents.
Diabetes — already serious health challenge in Hawaiʻi — ups risk of blindness, eye diseases
Hawaiian Eye Center raising awareness and urging prevention during Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs committee and board meetings to be broadcast by ʻŌlelo
Broadcast and streaming of meetings conducted elsewhere throughout the islands — not just from the Office of Hawaiian Affairs boardroom on O‘ahu — also will be allowed, such as recent sessions at University of Hawai‘i at Hilo’s College of Hawaiian Language.
Change in leadership prompts state to seek applicants for the Public Utilities Commission
The Public Utilities Commission regulates all chartered, franchised, certificated and registered public utility companies operating in the state.
Four legendary ocean athletes inducted into Hawaiʻi Waterman Hall of Fame
The Outrigger Duke Kahanamoku Foundation honored surfing pioneers Rochelle Ballard and Patti Paniccia, and paddling champions Johnny “Johnny Mac” McCandless and Lauren Spalding.
Native Hawaiians impacted by federal shutdown can seek emergency aid with Hawaiian Council
This $6.1 million in emergency funding is designed to reach Native Hawaiian households who are most at risk and may not qualify for other state or federal assistance.
Trump administration demands states, including Hawaiʻi, ‘undo’ full SNAP benefits paid for November
Hawaiʻi was one of several states to make the SNAP payments for November before the U.S. Supreme Court temporarily paused two rulings ordering emergency funds be used for the food program during the federal shutdown.
New state initiative launched to improve pedestrian, biking, transit access across Hawaiʻi
The network includes shared-use paths, protected bike lanes, sidewalks and transit facilities aimed at filling gaps in transportation infrastructure and improving connections between communities across Hawaiʻi.
Discussions underway for $3 billion Thirty Meter Telescope to be built on alternative site on Mauna Kea
Hawaiʻi Island Mayor Kimo Alameda expressed support for the telescope being built on the site of a former telescope believing it could meet the criteria of the Kū Kiaʻi Mauna (Guardians of the Mountain).
Hawaiian Affairs trustees OK $6.1M relief for Native Hawaiians impacted by fed gov’t shutdown
“When Hawaiians help Hawaiians, our aloha and pilina deepen,” said Office of Hawaiian Affairs Board of Trustees Chairman Kaialiʻi “Kai” Kahele.
Hirono, Democratic colleagues in US Senate introduce legislation to make fed jobs ‘SAFE’ from gov’t shutdowns
Current law does not permit agencies to conduct workforce cuts during a lapse in appropriations. This bill reaffirms and makes explicit Congress’ intent that no administration can use a shutdown as a pretext to initiate layoffs.
Hawaiian Affairs, Hawaiian Native Corp. launch Nā ʻElele o Kahikina Congressional Fellows
This competitive fellowship sponsors up to 6 college graduates to spend up to 1 full year in Washington, D.C., gaining first-hand experience in the heart of federal policymaking and working in congressional offices, observing committees and caucuses while engaging with key community and national partners.
U.S. Postal Service to observe Veterans Day
Customers can still, however, access many postal products and services through the network of more than 2,600 self-service kiosks, available in select post office lobbies nationwide.
‘When we grow trees, we sustain communities’: Hawaiʻi celebrates Arbor Day
There will be tree giveaways, plantings and educational activities happening this month throughout the state — each also highlighting Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green’s formal proclamation of 2025 as Year of Our Community Forests.
UPDATE: 10% flight cuts announced at 40 major US airports, including Daniel K. Inouye International in Honolulu
The reduction in flights stems from a surge in callouts among the nearly 13,000 air traffic controllers, employed by the FAA, who have been working without pay for five weeks due to the federal government shutdown.
New regulations announced for electric bicycles on school campuses, properties statewide
Hawai‘i Department of Education says it made the decision to implement new regulations governing the use of these popular modes of transportation on its sites out of safety concerns for students.
UH study: Intensified El Niño could reshape global temperature, rainfall patterns by end of century
Projections show an abrupt shift within the next 30 to 40 years from irregular El Niño-La Niña cycles to highly regular oscillations, characterized by more dramatic fluctuations in sea surface temperature.
