Hawai'i State News

A group of colorful hexacorals known as “zoantharians” remain virtually identical throughout the Atlantic and Indo-Pacific oceans.

Digital Navigators are available by appointment at all 50 public libraries throughout the state, offering free, personalized help with everyday technology needs to make it less stressful and more accessible.

The office — which is a part of Hawaiʻi Department of Land and Natural Resources Land Division — will be closed to the public on Wednesdays. Staff will not accept meetings, phone calls or in-person visits and will not return emails.

Hawaiian Volcano Observatory scientists use tiny features within crystals in erupted lava to answer big questions about the underlying plumbing system at Kīlauea.

The pilot was reported to be climbing a rope ladder from a pilot boat alongside the 3,090-passenger cruise ship Emerald Princess on Tuesday when he slipped and fell into the water on its port — or left — side, triggering a “man overboard” emergency.

Maui County to lead case management program that has supported 6,800 Maui wildfire survivors with FEMA-funded resources.

The Rebuild America’s Schools Act of 2026 targets $130 billion in federal funding throughout 5 years for school infrastructure funding.

Papakōlea Community Development Corporation is awarding $5,000 micro-grants for individuals and $10,000 grants to organizations.

The electric utility made the move as weather conditions continue to improve; any power outages today were unrelated to the public safety power shutoff program.

The public has an opportunity to weigh in on the selection through the governor’s website, adding a community voice to this pivotal judicial appointment process.

The study led by a University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa researcher — published Feb. 10 in Nature Communications — found the scourge killing native Hawaiian birds was present at 63 of 64 sites tested statewide, including areas with very different bird communities.

Athletes from throughout Hawai‘i will compete in basketball, bowling and track and field in June in Minneapolis.

Funding part of a total $147 million in earmarks secured by Democrat Hawai‘i U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz.

The state junior team program is aimed at identifying elite junior golfers in each state and providing them with an opportunity for further development; Leo Saito and Jake Otani of Hilo were named as members of the 2026 team.

Scouts will launch cookie booths Feb. 20 statewide for the world’s largest girl-led entrepreneurial program, which this year includes a new flavor to satisfy customer cravings.

In a letter signed by 40 attorneys general, it urges lawmakers to support legislation that preserves states’ authority to enforce and strengthen online protection for minors.

The power outage is due to a motor vehicle accident that damage a utility pole.

Gov. Josh Green announced closures of state offices and schools statewide on Monday, Feb. 9, in response to forecasts of heavy rain and powerful winds.

Hawaiʻi County urges residents and visitors to halt nonessential travel as severe weather with strong winds and flood risks intensifies from Sunday afternoon through Monday evening.

Scholarship recipients are awarded $2,000 to support education-related expenses; applicants must be rooted in Hawaiʻi LGBT Legacy Foundation’s vision of hope, equality, unity and service to the betterment of Hawaiʻi and the people who live here.