Hawai'i State News
Residents advised to prepare for a potential cyclone from a lingering tropical disturbance
Tropical Disturbance 15E could intensify into a tropical depression or storm, bringing potential flooding rains and high winds to Hawaiʻi Island by Wednesday, with lingering effects through the weekend.
Hawai‘i congresswoman visits Pacific Missile Range Facility during Hurricane Lowell recovery operations
The U.S. congresswoman met with sailors, the local workforce and installation officers in the aftermath of the storm.
University of Hawai‘i at Hilo associate English professor launches new book
Patsy Iwasaki’s new “Gathering the Story: Designing Education Through the Documentary Lens” examines the critical yet understudied research and information-gathering stages of documentary filmmaking; it is now available for purchase at the University of Hawai‘i website.
Pacific Southwest wetland projects get boost from investment by US Environmental Protection Agency
Effort includes $467,075 coming to Hawai’i for expansion of community stewardship at restored wetland sites, increasing coordination among agencies, landowners and organizations working on wetland restoration and reducing regulatory barriers for wetland restoration practitioners.
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park ecologist earns prestigious award for natural resources management
Stacey Kehaulani Torigoe — who was born and raised in Hilo and is a graduate of Waiākea High School — is director of invasive species and biosecurity programs for the 354,461-acre Big Island national park.
Increasing rents strain key housing lifeline for thousands of Hawaiʻi families
Federal spending on Hawaiʻi’s tenant-based rental vouchers — more commonly called Section 8 housing — more than tripled since 2003, even after accounting for inflation; yet, the number of families getting assistance only modestly grew; the reason is simple: Hawaiʻi rents climbed dramatically.
Volcano Watch: Ups and downs of lava fountaning episode forecasting with tilt data
Recently, re-inflation of the summit became more unsteady during the ongoing episodic eruption of Kīlauea volcano on the Big Island; now, following the opening of new vents Sept. 14-16 in Halemaʻumaʻu Crater, it appears the behavior of the volcano might have changed.
Magnitude-4.1 earthquake near Pāhala rocks Big Island
U.S. Geological Survey received more than 80 “Felt Reports” within first half-hour after the earthquake, which was widely felt around the Big Island; the farthest the quake was felt from its epicenter was in Kailua-Kona, about 49 miles away.
State warns residents of a series of fraudulent mailers being used for mortgage protection scams
The state is warning public about fraudulent letters that are alarming homeowners by using the Hawaiʻi Green Infrastructure Authority name.
Gov. Green orders U.S. and State of Hawaiʻi flags to be flown at half-staff to honor late Gov. Ariyoshi
Ariyoshi led Hawaiʻi from 1974 to 1986 and was the state’s third and longest-serving governor. He died in April at age 100.
‘Tis the season: Operation Santa accepting letters
It’s time to start sending in holiday wish lists to the Jolly Old Elf himself, care of U.S. Postal Service, to help provide keiki and families with a warm and bright holiday season.
Flood watch issued as remnant moisture from former TS Norbert forecast to produce moderate to heavy rainfall
An upper level trough is forecast to dig southwest Wednesday night into Thursday, pulling in the remnant moisture; deeper moisture and increasing instability will bring moderate to locally heavy showers and slight chance of thunderstorms around the Big Island, with heaviest rainfall expected in windward and mauka areas.
State alerts public about recall of So Delicious dairy-free salted caramel frozen dessert
A potential presence of foreign materials, such as small stones and other hard objects, in the cashew clusters triggered the recall; the product was sold at retailers such as Target and Whole Foods in Hawai‘i.
Hurricane Lowell triggers second payout of unique Hawaiʻi reef insurance, 3 weeks after Lala
Live corals already were documented washed ashore on Kauaʻi, while underwater assessments are being mobilized to determine the extent of reef damage and marine debris.
Invasive little fire ants prefer cooked beef, seeds over tuna
The findings can help researchers and agencies managing invasive ants refine the food lures used for surveillance and bait development for little fire ants.
New museum reflects the often overlooked deaf history, culture of Hawaiʻi
A new Deaf history museum at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa’s Hamilton Library exposes others to the Deaf community’s language and traditions.
Salomon to become title partner of 2027 Ironman World Championship in 5-year deal
During the 2026 Ironman World Championship, Salomon will bring its first activation to Kona with an immersive pop-up at Kona Heaven on Oct. 7 and 8.
State briefs for Sept. 15: State welcomes individuals into leadership roles
Leadership has been appointed at the Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Forestry and Wildlife and the Department of Accounting and General Services New Aloha Stadium Entertainment project.
Free, online tool helps families find lost, unknown life insurance policies
Hawaiʻi residents can use a Life Insurance Policy Locator, which aids family members who cannot locate a policy or are unaware of its existence.
High school students can represent Hawaiʻi abroad in 2027 through sister-state study tours
Students can apply now for the Pacific & Asian Affairs Council and East-West Center 2027 tours in the Philippines, Japan and South Korea; application period closes at 11:59 p.m. Oct. 15.
