Hawai'i State News

2,000 PBS Hawai‘i films to be digitized as part of national project

‘Ulu‘ulu is coordinating the digitization and description of the films and videotapes from the PBS Hawai‘i collection.

Candidates invited to Waimea Community Association’s ‘speed dating’ forum

The forum provides candidates and voters with close-up encounters to get to know each other better and ask questions.

Nearly 32 tons of marine debris removed from Kuaihelani, also known as Midway Atoll

The atoll in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands and part of Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument is home to more than 70 endangered Hawaiian monk seals and also serves as the nesting grounds for the world’s largest colony of mōlī, or Laysan Albatross, and nearly 2 million birds of 19 different species, including the world’s most endangered duck, the Laysan duck.

State launches Pono campaign encouraging responsible behavior in Hawai‘i outdoors

The DLNR Division of Forestry and Wildlife released a series of five 30-second videos that address a variety of topics.

Aircraft come to Big Island as part of Hawai‘i Air National Guard fighter training exercise

This National Guard Bureau training event brought together more than 1,000 participants from nine states and four service branches throughout two weeks, providing combat training to joint and total-forces units.

Southwest flight bound for Līhuʻe plummets to within 400 feet of ocean surface off Kaua‘i

The Federal Aviation Administration, after inquiries from Bloomberg News, is investigating the April mishap that previously was unreported.

Upcoming lane closures as Kohala schools improve crosswalks

The Department of Public Works Highway Division has announced it will install three raised crosswalks in front of Kohala Elementary, Middle, and High Schools from June 17 to 21, causing lane closures.

NOAA Fisheries: Seal pup departs busy O‘ahu beach to begin new phase of life

Pa‘aki was transported from bustling Kaimana Beach to a more remote O‘ahu shoreline.

Police investigating after body of 21-year-old is found in Volkswagen

The victim has been positively identified as 21-year-old Sachiko Myers of Ocean View.

Hawaiʻi Island police report 21 DUIs in one week

Hawaiʻi Island police provided an overview of the number of DUI arrests, major crashes, and fatal accidents this year, reporting 426 DUI arrests compared with 447 during the same period last year, a decrease of 4.7 percent.

Controversial Kaua‘i resort Coco Palms to be rebuilt by global firm; 2026 opening planned

IHG Hotels & Resorts – headquartered in England – intends to rebuild under its Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants brand.

Tonight: Fire hydrant flow test within Parker Ranch Center in Waimea

The affected area may experience slightly discolored and turbid water for several hours after the test.

Hawai‘i Island police: Fentanyl arrests and recovery statistics for May

In recent years, the use of illicit fentanyl has reached epidemic proportions on the mainland and Hawai‘i.

Promoting mental health for Hawaiʻi farmers wins award from the community

Due to high rates of stress, depression and suicide among farmers, Seeds of Wellbeing was developed in fall 2021.

University of Hawai‘i astronomers part of NASA’s $19.5M artificial star mission

The artificial star satellite is expected to help answer questions surrounding the speed and acceleration of the universe’s expansion.

Hawai‘i Island police identify woman suspected of passing counterfeit bill in Hilo

Police believe the woman’s business unknowingly received the counterfeit bill as payment for goods.

 Hawaiʻi police lieutenant graduates from FBI National Academy

“Congratulations to Lieutenant Lewis on successfully completing the esteemed FBI National Academy. His hard work and commitment to excellence embody the high standards we strive for in Hawaii Police Department,” said Chief Benjamin Moszkowicz.

Navy, NASA want to renew Kaua‘i leases – Community shows support, opposition

Navy & NASA personnel held scoping sessions across Kaua‘i last week, to gather comments that will shape an environmental impact statement.

Trails reopen within Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park following brief Kīlauea eruption

Maunaiki Trail and Kaʻū Desert Trail past the Footprints Exhibit remain closed due to elevated gases and other volcanic hazards that remain at the eruption site.

Hawaiian monk seal in Kona waters relocated after aggressive behavior toward oceangoers

The animal’s move was prompted by a pattern of escalating underwater interactions in the Makako Bay area in December 2023.
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