Hawai'i State News

Puna man sentenced to 10 years in prison for car theft, possession of loaded gun, and methamphetamines

John ‘Bozo’ Rapozo was found with methamphetamines and a loaded gun after he reportedly fled from the scene of a crash of a stolen Chevy Camaro in 2022.

Multiple frozen waffle brands recalled

Products include Kodiak Cakes, Good & Gather and Great Value brands sold throughout the United States, including at supermarkets and retailers in Hawai‘i.

Unemployment remains at 2.9% in September for 4th month in a row

Nonfarm jobs in Hawai’i increased by 9,000, or 1.4%, compared with September 2023, including job gains in the leisure and hospitality and trade, transportation and utilities industries.

Hawaiʻi’s heritage, conservation efforts celebrated at annual ʻIkuwā Festival in Hilo

Participants engaged in learning about the crucial efforts to safeguard endangered species, with presentations on conservation efforts and the role of birds in maintaining the balance of Hawaiʻi’s delicate ecosystem.

Captain Cook man charged for shooting at vehicles on Māmalahoa Highway in Hoʻokena

Warren Cho Jr. has been charged wirth first-degree terroristic threatening.

Islands around the world home to 1/3 of planet’s plant species, study reveals

Hawai‘i stands out with 83% of its plant species being endemic to the state.

Hawai‘i International Film Festival award-winning Pasifika voices honored

Pacific Islanders in Communications celebrates these indigenous and native storytellers, encourages fans to continue attending filmscreenings on neighbor islands and voting for favorites.

Update: Runway reopens at Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport following brief closure

Hawai‘i Department of Transportation advises passengers to check with their airline about status of their flight.

Hensel to be next president of University of Hawaiʻi

The university’s Board of Regents voted unanimously Thursday to appoint the current executive vice chancellor and university provost at the City University of New York to succeed David Lassner, who will retire at the end of this year after serving as UH president for more than 11 years.

Young Brothers seeks 20% rate hike on majority of cargo

The shipping company is asking the Hawai‘i Public Utilities Commission for the additional revenue to cover significant spikes in service costs, support critical investments in equipment and infrastructure upgrades and sustain vital interisland services. 

‘Rocky Horror’ returning to Hawai‘i Island’s Aloha Theatre just in time for Halloween

The iconic show follows sweethearts Brad and Janet as they discover the eerie mansion of Dr. Frank-N-Furter.

Stinky hitchhiker eludes capture for several days at Honolulu Harbor

Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture inspectors braved the skunk’s odiferous natural defenses to finally trap the animal Monday night after it had infiltrated Pier 1 for an unknown amount of time.

New UH research shows invasive seaweeds thrive in nearshore waters with high salt level, outcompeting native species

Native species, including limu maneʻoneʻo, were notably absent from spring-influenced areas despite showing similar cellular characteristics to invasive species in offshore environments.

State reminds public not to post political signs along roadways

Posting signs along state highways that do not fall under the exempted categories defined by state law unlawful. That includes, but is not limited to, on overpasses, fencing, signposts and poles.

Survey: Majority of voters think elected leaders should prioritize early childhood programs

80% of Hawai‘i Island voters would support candidates who prioritize services such as publicly funded child care.

Times Higher Education ranks UH at Mānoa in top 2% of universities worldwide; No. 63 in U.S.

Globally, the university’s flagship campus was placed in the No. 251–300 tier out of more than 25,000 higher education institutions worldwide.

Hōkūleʻa is sailing to Maui today after a week of connecting with the community on Lānaʻi

Hōkūleʻa continues its statewide voyage to Māʻalaea, Maui for a two-week engagement filled with cultural and educational opportunities.

Largest limestone cave in Hawaiʻi to close to public after nonprofit’s lease ends

Since news got out about the impending closure of the Makauwahi Cave Reserve, two of its three resident tortoises have been reported stolen and the other is missing.

Big Island woman on mission to establish housing, programs for keiki in need

Humanity Hale was created to provide healing through therapy and a variety of programs for kids and teenagers who have been abused or neglected, bullied, orphaned, living in broken homes or foster care — many of whom are dealing with depression, anxiety and self-harming.

2 new monkeypox cases ID’d in Hawai‘i

The Hawai‘i Department of Health reports one of the new cases was associated with out-of-state exposure. The other is not associated with out-of-state exposure or linked to other prior identified cases which suggests it was locally transmitted.
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