Hawai'i State News
Physics behind unusual behavior of stars’ super flares discovered
While solar flares can be powerful, they are insignificant compared to the thousands of “super flares” observed by NASA’s Kepler and TESS missions.
Hawai‘i Community FCU furnishes home for kupuna, wins home design contest
The project faced delays due to challenges stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic, extending the completion date to November 2023.
Fashion for a Cause raises $11K for American Cancer Society
The successful “evening of style and purpose” raised over $11,000 for the American Cancer Society Clarence T.C. Ching Hope Lodge Hawai‘i.
‘Ohana Day joins 22 keiki with their Forever Families
Adoptions and guardianships that move children out of foster care, or prevent their removal into foster care, were finalized on Nov. 17.
Micrometeorites may have delivered building blocks for life on Earth
Nitrogen compounds, such as ammonium salts, are abundant in material born in regions far from the sun, but evidence of their transport to Earth’s orbital region had been poorly understood.
Link between STI and advanced prostate cancer debunked
Prostate cancer, a common concern both in the United States and globally, holds the title of the most frequently diagnosed cancer in men in Hawaiʻi.
Hawai‘i Island police seeking runaway Ella Ishoda
Police ask anyone with information about Ishoda’s whereabouts to call the police department’s non-emergency number 808-935-3311.
Hawai‘i County breaks ground on Lālāmilo water reservoir
Reservoir will be the largest in the State when completed in approx. two years.
The Salvation Army is seeking community assistance with Angel Tree Campaign
All children should feel the magic of Christmas during the holidays, and no family should have to choose between paying the bills or paying for
meals – especially during the happiest time of the year.
Schatz, Murkowski lead oversight hearing on federal resources to address fentanyl in Native communities
“In our second hearing in a series on fentanyl, federal witnesses outlined the challenges that they face as they work to address the health and public safety impacts affecting Native people,” said Vice Chairman Murkowski.
Attorney General Lopez acts to reduce illegal gun trafficking
Following the passage of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, the ATF has proposed a new regulation to clarify what it means for a person to be “engaged in the business” of dealing in firearms.
Matson returns Hōkūleʻa home to Hawai‘i
The voyaging canoe was unloaded onto the water at Honolulu Harbor Thursday morning at 8 a.m.
Volcano Watch: Opportunities to learn about the volcanoes in your backyard in January 2024
It’s important to keep up awareness of the types of volcanic activity and associated hazards possible in Hawai‘i nei.
Applicants needed for paid STEM-based internship
The internship program is led by the Institute for Scientist and Engineer Educators at University of California Observatories, in partnership with the University of Hawaiʻi.
Hawai’i Island police seek information on Puna homicide investigation
The victim of the 2022 slaying has been identified as 47-year-old James Paul Phelps, of Mountain View.
Detective John Balberde honored with Haweo Award for outstanding investigative efforts
A 15-year veteran of the department, Detective Balberde is currently assigned as the supervisor of the Area I Criminal Investigation Division’s Crime Reduction Unit, in East Hawai‘i.
Flags ordered at half-staff in honor of Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
“This is a day for all of the world, but especially Hawaiʻi, to solemnly honor the sacrifices of so many service members and civilians who lost their lives during the Dec. 7, 1941, attack that changed the course of world history,” said Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green
Department of the Attorney General charges Hawai‘i County cop with felony perjury
Perjury is a Class C felony punishable by up to 5 years in prison and/or a $10,000 fine. Tampering with a Government Record is a misdemeanor with a maximum penalty of one year in prison and/or a $2,000 fine.
Hawai’i police seek missing Puna man Mark Diaz
Mark A. Diaz was last seen on July 27 at his last known residence in the Volcano area.
Hospitals welcome Amy Feeley-Austin as chief operating officer
Amy Feeley-Austin will assume her new role on Dec. 12 managing daily operations at Kona Community Hospital and Kohala Hospital.
