Hawai'i State News

The U.S. Postal Service will resume normal services on July 6.

Drifting fish aggregating devices are posing significant risks to half of the world’s marine protected areas.

University on July 1 will implement the updated policy and procedures on an interim basis systemwide; requires activities follow reasonable, viewpoint-neutral standards such as managing noise levels, designating appropriate posting areas and ensuring building access remains unobstructed.

Hawaiʻi Attorney General Anne Lopez helped to secure 53 million eggs and $3.3 million for consumers in a settlement.

Hawaiʻi farmers, value‑added producers, food manufacturers, entrepreneurs, supply‑chain partners and resource providers come together in Waikīkī for full day focused on local food product development and strengthening Hawaiʻi’s growing food innovation ecosystem.

Retail stores selling raw processed ʻahi must display the fish’s country of origin, enhancing transparency and consumer safety.

One Hawai‘i Police Department officer was among the 15 people to receive recognition for going above and beyond in the fight against impaired driving.

Community members turning out for the meeting in Building A at West Hawaiʻi Civic Center in Kailua-Kona will hear directly from the legislators, plus the opportunity to ask questions, share concerns and discuss key issues impacting the West Hawai‘i region.

Researchers compiled 242 documented deaths of the native Hawaiian short-eared owl and found trauma accounted for 62%; within those cases, two-thirds were linked to vehicle collisions or occurred in close proximity to roadways.

Waiākea Texaco in Hilo — led by Manager Lorraine “Nani” Nuesca — was the top fundraising station of the 30 throughout the state that participated, raising nearly $7,500 — the largest amount among participating stations.

Society chief executive officer and pwo navigator Nainoa Thompson named first international ambassador of Tainui Ātea.

The new tool developed by Hawaiʻi Climate Data Portal at University of Hawaiʻi translates complex scientific metrics into highly localized, plain-language updates about rainfall, temperature and drought conditions, all of which comes directly to your inbox.

West Hawaiʻi marine reserve off the Kona Coast was eligible to reopen as early as July, but additional time is needed to finalize the Kaʻūpūlehu Fisheries Management Plan, develop implementation strategies and complete a co-management agreement.

Tephra that was carried high into the air may still fall over Kaʻū communities despite the abrupt end to the continuous lava fountaining.

Maja Gonya of the Big Island claimed Hui ʻO Hawaiʻi’s single bronze medal for her performance in the 100m run during the last 2 days of the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games hosted in Minneapolis, Minn.

Trustees emphasized the action does not represent conclusion of a process, but rather continuation of thoughtful and deliberate evaluation.

Mana Purdy will be overseeing Native Hawaiian programming, ʻāina stewardship as the executive director of Keahuolū.

The 3-day summit, which wrapped up earlier this month, established clear pathways for ongoing partnership, focusing on actionable solutions that can be scaled throughout Asia-Pacific island nations and coastal states.

The summit eruption in Halemaʻumaʻu has resumed with weak precursory spattering, no overflows have occurred at this time.

A quick look at news from throughout the state, nation and more.