Hawai'i State News

In her new role, Sue Kanoho will lead the island chapters with the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority, county and state officials and departments.

Beachgoers, swimmers and surfers should heed all advice given by ocean safety officials; and when in doubt, don’t go out.

Hawaiʻi has seen a rise in flu cases in recent weeks in combination with rising RSV cases and continued COVID-19 activity. Unlike flu activity in other states, flu transmission in Hawaiʻi is observed year-round.

The recovery of Maui following the devastating wildfires last August will be the focus of the Hawai‘i State Legislature’s 2024 session, however, Hawai‘i Island lawmakers are committed to ensuring that Big Island’s needs don’t get lost in the shuffle.

The 23-year-old was found in Kona.

Any sale resulting from the restructuring is expected to be completed by March 15 of this year.

Impacts will be moderate. Strong breaking waves and strong currents will make swimming dangerous.

Monday’s Big Island project was part of a larger effort by more than 1,000 volunteers working statewide.

Current University of Hawai‘i President David Lassner will retire at the end of 2024 or when the next president officially starts.

Southwest winds of 55 to 70 mph with gusts over 90 mph are possible on the summits of Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa.

The released crows would come from a captive population of 120 birds housed at two conservation breeding facilities managed by the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance on Maui and the Big Island.

“It took centuries for a place to get its name – it tells a story.  It’s important to repeat these names and stories because they are about what happened here – they connect us to the land and people of earlier times,” said event volunteer Max Aiona. 

The most notable additions are the establishment of a non-resident recreational fishing license and the license for commercial marine vessels.

The free contest challenges keiki to utilize artistic ways to depict conserving our most precious resource – safe drinking water.

The Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority, the state agency responsible for representing the Hawaiian Islands brand globally, has reentered Europe.

Gabbard, also a U.S. Army Reserve member and 2020 presidential candidate who left the Democratic Party in 2022, said her show will offer stories and news about “the truth of what’s happening in our country and world but that those in power don’t what you hear.”

The Magic of the Season events witnessed a high turnout, with community members gathering each night to enjoy the various programs.

The event runs features music from San Diego-based band We The Commas, with an opening act by local punk band Flamingo Rider.

Kelli-Rae Souza is scheduled to make her initial appearance in Hamakua District Court on Jan. 23.

The shut-off is required for the replacement of a nearby valve and fire hydrant.