Hawai'i State News

The mass food distribution event, in partnership with Domino’s Hawaiʻi and Rainbow Helicopters, was part of the nonprofit’s Hurricane Lowell relief efforts; fresh slices and aloha arrived the afternoon of Sept. 10, with Capt. Sam LeMar from the Hilo Temple Corps on the Big Island helping.

More than 56 “Felt Reports” were sent to the U.S. Geological Survey within the first half-hour following the quake; the farthest away coming from Honolulu, but it was mostly reported felt around the Big Island.

Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among women in Hawaiʻi; an average of 1,287 women are diagnosed with breast cancer and 172 die from the disease each year in the islands.

U.S. Department of Justice has now challenged every state with laws that provide in-state college and university tuition to people who are not U.S. citizens, bringing the number of federal lawsuits to 25.

The group includes kapa artist Avalon Paradea from the Big Island, whose work engages with communities and their climate change concerns; program strives to engage Hawaiʻi residents through art on key climate topics.

Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green reports Kauaʻi power, roads, airport and port infrastructure repairs and progress, also gives update about Hurricane Lala recovery on Big Island.

The initiative provides quiet spaces at all 10 campuses statewide where students, faculty and others can decompress, regulate emotions and recharge from the demands of daily campus life.

Next time you are waiting for a lava fountain to start at Kīlauea’s summit, consider checking out the views from the top of Maunaiki and the volcanic activity of the recent past that sculpted the landscape of the volcano’s Southwest Rift Zone.

Funds come from Stronger Hawaiʻi Initiative to support disaster response following Hurricane Lowell; foundation awarded $22,000 in grants prior to Lowell’s arrival to strengthen resilience of vulnerable families and households on both islands.

Patriot Day recognizes the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001.

Recent updates from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa

Honolulu Harbor is currently operating under temporary restrictions for incoming and outgoing vessels, which could delay departure and arrival times for scheduled sailings.

A quick look at updates, news and events from the County of Hawaiʻi.

As of Tuesday morning, it is 230 miles north-northwest of Līhu‘e. 

West Coast Health Alliance recommends vaccines for children, adults and health care workers for the 2026-2027 respiratory virus season.

In the wake of Hurricane Lowell, a new website shares most recent rainfall, wind speed data that are a major concern across the Hawaiian Islands.

The main goals of the Tropical AgTech Center are to improve the profitability of small farms on Hawaiʻi Island and to increase exports from the state.

Crews on Aug. 16 began clearing Kainahola Stream in Kapaʻa along Kapaʻa Bypass Road; an estimated completion date will be released as work progresses.

The 4-year project, a partnership between University of Hawaiʻi and University of Nebraska, began Sept. 1 and will combine artificial intelligence, environmental sampling, advanced genetic analysis and high-resolution chemical analysis to identify and monitor potential risks to aquaculture, livestock and agricultural systems.

Granting the 15-day extension provides a 45-day acceptance period, the maximum allowable time by state law; the state now has until Sept. 29 to decide on impact statement connected with an application to renew a lease for the Kauaʻi state lands on which the facilities sit.