Hawai'i State News

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.

State to conduct control measures for feral goats, sheep on Big Island mountains

Public access to the Mauna Kea Forest Reserve, Mauna Kea Ice Age Natural Area Reserve, Palila Mitigation Lands, the Kaʻohe Game Management Area and Mauna Kea Hunter Access Road will be allowed by permit only temporarilly closed from the evening of Oct. 29 to the morning of Oct. 30.

A popular Hilo nēnē is second to die this year at Liliʻuokalani Park and Gardens

DOCARE officers have opened an investigation into the hit and run that killed a 12-year old nēnē in the popular Hilo park on Thursday morning.

Governor proclaims October as Infant Safe Sleep Month in Hawaiʻi

The Hawaiʻi Department of Health encourages parents and caregivers to create a safe sleeping environment for babies.

Hilo Women’s Volleyball emerge undefeated from Northern California roadtrip

The Vulcans completed their four-game road trip with victories over Dominican, Academy of Art, Menlo and Jessup.

Gov. Josh Green proclaims Fire Prevention Week throughout Hawai‘i

Gov. Green signed the proclamation to heighten public awareness and promote proactive steps for preventing fires of all sorts.

$115M raised for University of Hawaiʻi students, programs and research

The 2024 fiscal year is the fourth consecutive year that funds raised for the University of Hawaiʻi have exceeded $100 million.

Regents on track to select next University of Hawai‘i president in mid-October

The coming announcement follows a series of public events for the two finalists, Julian Vasquez Heilig and Wendy Hensel.

Coast Guard medevacs 2 ailing men from cruise ship 50 miles off Cape Kumukahi

A cruise ship Friday night reported men experiencing heart attack-like symptoms and internal bleeding, respectively.

Report: Deaths associated with with hepatitis C happening at earlier age in Hawaiʻi

The report released by the Hawaiʻi Department of Health found most Hawaiʻi residents who died from causes related to the virus did not reach age 75, younger than the 2021 life expectancy in the United States.

Raw dog food products recalled because of possible salmonella, listeria contamination

The Hawaiʻi Department of Health Food and Drug Branch is following up with local pet stores to ensure the recalled products are no longer available for sale.

Study: Debris cleanups through the years have reduced marine life entanglements

Nearly 90 Hawaiian monk seals were entangled in ghost nets between 2006 and 2014 in Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands.

Deadly 2023 Lahaina wildfire ruled ‘accidental,’ caused by downed power line

Sparks from a broken overhead line ignited unmaintained vegetation off Lahainaluna Road morning of Aug. 8, 2023, leading to chain of events that leveled historic West Maui town and killing at least 102 people, according to an official origin-and-cause report released today by the Maui County Department of Fire and Public Safety.

Know where your vote goes: Sign up today to track your ballot

“We encourage all voters to sign up for ballot notifications. This will let voters know when to expect their mail ballot packet to be delivered, as well if their voted ballot has been received and accepted for counting.” — Hawai‘i Chief Election Officer Scott Nago

DHHL launches in-house permitting, fast-tracking its ability to get beneficiaries off the waitlist and into homes

In a milestone initiative, Department of Hawaiian Home Lands Director Kali Watson signed the program’s first in-house building permit for its Yorktown transitional housing project Monday, Sept. 30, 2024. This new approach is set to streamline the building permit process and will enable the department to advance on the development of more than 20 homestead projects statewide.

Hawai‘i to greet the dawn Wednesday with special solar spectacle

Second partial solar eclipse of the year visible from the islands will already be underway as the sun rises. Get a great picture from the solar showcase and send it to Big Island Now to have it included in a community photo gallery.

Voting equipment tested in-person ahead of Nov. 5 general election

The Hawai‘i Office of Elections says the logic and accuracy examination was administered by official observers who serve as “the eyes and ears” of the public and represent various political parties, community groups and interested individuals.

Public events for University of Hawai‘i president finalist start today, online survey live

Julian Vasquez Heilig will attend open houses and public forums on Kaua‘i, Hawai‘i Island and elsewhere this week.

Keauhou Community Day focused on ‘āina, culture, community at Keauhou Bay and Keauhou Shopping Center

Created in 2023 by former Miss Kona Coffee Shyla Victor, this year’s event reflected a commitment to stewarding ʻāina.

Hawai‘i Island police seek runaway teenager last seen in Honoka‘a

MiKayla P. Nobriga was last seen on Sept. 23 at around 8 a.m.
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