Hawai'i State News

Hawaiian Volcano Observatory says a new eruptive episode in the Big Island volcano’s summit caldera could begin sometime between Jan. 27 and Jan. 31. The north vent continued to glow strongly the night of Jan. 26 in Halema‘uma‘u Crater, indicating magma remains close to the surface.

A flood advisory means minor flooding is imminent or occurring.

In 2025, more than 9,000 residents in Hawaiʻi will be diagnosed with cancer, with more than 2,000 residents expected to die from the disease, according to the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network. Projections in 2025 mark an uptick in cases, but a decline in deaths compared to 2024.

Hawaiian Volcano Observatory says another eruptive event could start within the next 1 to 2 days if the inflation rate at the Big Island volcano’s summit stays similar to that during Episode 5. The tiltmeter at Uēkahuna bluff started recording the start of inflationary tilt at 1 p.m. Jan. 25.

Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reports lava fountains and flows from the north vent in the southwest portion of Halemaʻumaʻu Crater stopped at 12:36 p.m. Livestream images an hour later showed only a crater shrouded by volcanic gas and steam.

Hawaiʻi Supreme Court Chief Justice Recktenwald delivers final State of the Judiciary address, reporting he will pass a strong, resilient and thriving Judiciary to next generation of leaders.

Episode 6 of the Big Island volcano’s latest eruption, which began the week of Christmas 2024, is underway as lava flows onto the crater floor from a geiser that started at about 11:28 p.m. Jan. 24.

Chief Jusice Mark E. Recktenwald will use his time to do an overview of the court system’s achievements and priorities.

7-bill package championed by the caucus of 42 Democrats covers critical issues the state faces such as housing, homelessness, agriculture and biosecurity, economic development and public safety.

Hawai‘i Democrat U.S. Rep. Ed Case reintroduces House Resolution 380 to end what he calls “discriminatory and exclusionary” practices that drive up costs and make life harder for millions of Americans living in non-contiguous states and U.S. territories.

Summer tuition will match fall and spring semester costs at just $131 per credit for Hawai‘i residents, which will allow students to save money, graduate faster and explore new interests while staying on track academically.

As he enters his third year in office, Gov. Josh Green told a joint session of the Hawaiʻi State Legislature: “Today, I am proud to report to you that the state of Hawai‘i is strong.”

U.S. Reps. Case and Tokuda reintroduce Hawai‘i Invasive Species Protection Act in effort to provide essential resources in battle against serious threats to state’s agriculture, environment and economy.

The University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa is partnering with the state’s Department of Land and Natural Resources to improve flood and wildfire early warning systems by installing 100 weather monitoring stations across the main Hawaiian Islands.

A U.S. Coast Guard helicopter crew hoisted the man from the vessel and transported the patient to Queen’s Medical Center in Honolulu.

U.S. Sen. Mazie Hirono of Hawai‘i joins 21 other Senate Democrats, including fellow Hawai’i U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz, introducing resolution celebrating women who serve in combat roles.

Senate Bill 6, introduced by Sen. Lorraine Inouye, states the Board of Land and Natural Resources shall supersede the Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority for all lands designated under the state conservation district.

The coalition says there is an urgent need for reforms to improve patient care and strengthen the state’s health care system, and unlike many other states with mandated patient-to-nurse ratios, the islands lack these vital protections. Studies have shown every patient added to a nurse’s workload increases patient mortality rates by 7%.

Hawaiʻi state lawmakers in leadership laid out their priorities they hope to accomplish during the 2025 session that runs though May 2.

Passeengers are advissed to contact Mokulele customer service if they have a flight with the airline from today.