Hawai'i State News

National Park Service seeks public input about property along historic trail in South Kona

A long-term plan is being created for the 95-acre Kauleolī Unit of the Ala Kahaki National Historic Trail along the South Kona coast.

Workshop ‘How Clinical Trials Save Lives’ emphasizes benefits to patient care, research

Free event at University of Hawai‘i Cancer Center also marks 1-year anniversary of Susan C. Hirano Cancer CARE Community; in-person and Zoom options available.

Polynesian Voyaging Society honors 50th anniversary of Hōkūleʻa’s maiden voyage

A series of storytelling, educational initiatives, musical performances and fundraising efforts throughout this year will reflect on the legacy of the voyage and its enduring impact.

What word did Kauaʻi student spell to be crowned Hawaiʻi spelling bee champion?

The Hawaiʻi Technology Academy student earned a trip to Washington, D.C., to compete in the national Scripps National Spelling Bee in May.

Coast Guard cutter restores tsunami warning system during Pacific Patrol

The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Oliver Henry has returned to Guam after a 29-day mission in the western Pacific, enhancing tsunami warning capabilities and delivering essential humanitarian aid.

Federal disaster proclamation unlocks mortgage relief for storm-impacted Hawaiʻi residents

With President Donald Trump’s recent approval of a major disaster declaration, critical mortgage relief measures have been activated for affected residents, and federal aid is now available.

GoFarm Hawaiʻi webinar to focus on planning for the future, including farm succession, land transition

Participants will be introduced to key concepts in farm succession planning, including family and non-family transition options, tools for transferring land and farm businesses as well as resources available to Hawaiʻi farmers and landowners.

Hawaiʻi Energy distributes 182 energy-efficient appliances to Big Island households

Three distribution events were recently conducted in Hilo, Nā‘ālehu and Pāhala.

Hawaiʻi businesses reminded to file their second quarter annual business reports

The annual report filing period is related to the business entity’s registration date and can be filed at any time during the quarter in which the filing is due; second quarter reports must be filed by midnight June 30.

Hawaiʻi is new member of global effort to improve public health emergency response

Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green said as a premier international travel destination, the Aloha State occupies a strategic position at the crossroads of Asia, the Pacific and continental United States, so “it is certainly in Hawaiʻi’s interest to help safeguard the health and well-being of our neighbors and frequent visitors to our islands.”

Partial monitoring network outage continues at Hawaiian Volcano Observatory

The outage started about 1:45 p.m. Saturday, April 11; despite the partial outage, remaining data coming into the observatory are sufficient to allow the observatory’s researchers to detect major changes at Hawaiian volcanoes.

Don’t miss your chance to apply for Cohort 8 of Hawaiʻi Ag & Culinary Alliance program

The program is a partnership between the alliance in partnership with the state, Leeward Community College in Honolulu and Wahiawā Value-Added Product Development Center in Wahiawā; it is aimed at taking value-added products from concept to business plan and pitch in just 12 weeks.

Big Island state Rep. Jeanné Kapela co-hosts this year’s 17th annual Art at the Capitol

The free, family-friendly event is open to the public and celebrates local art, performances and culture; this year’s theme is “Urban Canvases; Culture in Motion.”

State urges residents to remain vigilant as flood watch continues

With statewide flood watch extended: “We urge everyone to stay informed and be prepared to act if needed,” said said state Adjutant General and Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Agency Director Maj. Gen. Stephen Logan.

From humble slices or cuts to global culinary sensation, don’t miss ‘The Story of Poke’

No matter which way you make it — with Hawaiian salt, shoyu, mayonnaise or whatever, even if it’s not with tuna — the classic raw fish dish is spreading Hawaiian culture and aloha around the world; learn more in a 30-minute documentary debuting Sunday, April 12, on Spectrum OC16 Channel 16.

Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority accepting proposals for events, festivals, experiences

Nonprofit organizations and government agencies can apply for state tourism funding for events, festivals and experiences that are scheduled for July through December.

‘It’s a revival’: Merrie Monarch group contest begins with beloved hula kahiko night

Edith Kanakaʻole Multi-Purpose Stadium in Hilo was packed as 29 groups of kāne (men) and wāhine (women) from 19 hula hālau performed hula kahiko to share the moʻolelo of Hawaiʻi with all in attendance.

Volcano Watch: Caldera clues; tephra deposits from Kīlauea’s past

A look further back in the geologic record reveals that several lava fountaining eruptions similar to the ongoing one in Halemaʻumaʻu occurred within Kīlauea caldera within the past 500 years.

Hawaiʻi State Legislature remains open Friday — a key deadline for bills

Due to the severe weather occurring Friday on Oʻahu, members of the public are encouraged to virtually view floor sessions and committee hearings of the State Legislature.

Maui dancer captures title of Miss Aloha Hula at 63rd annual Merrie Monarch Festival

Faith Lynn Kealohapauʻole Paredes of Wailuku, Maui, beat out 12 other dancers for Miss Aloha Hula and she also won the Hawaiian Language Award.
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