Hawai'i State News
Plans to reintroduce ʻalalā into wild on Maui get go-ahead from BLNR
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.
Waimea community invited to learn significance of local ‘place names’ on Jan. 14
“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.
State Board of Land and Natural Resources approves new recreational, commercial fishing rules
The most notable additions are the establishment of a non-resident recreational fishing license and the license for commercial marine vessels.
Water Supply accepting entries for Keiki Water Conservation Poster Contest
The free contest challenges keiki to utilize artistic ways to depict conserving our most precious resource – safe drinking water.
Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority returns to Europe to promote islands to UK, Germany, Switzerland
The Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority, the state agency responsible for representing the Hawaiian Islands brand globally, has reentered Europe.
Former U.S. Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard of Hawai‘i to host new show on social media platform X
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.”
Holiday drive collects 1,142 pounds of food, plus cash donations
The Magic of the Season events witnessed a high turnout, with community members gathering each night to enjoy the various programs.
‘One Love Lāhainā’ event with music and skateboard jam on Jan. 13
The event runs features music from San Diego-based band We The Commas, with an opening act by local punk band Flamingo Rider.
Big Island woman accused of racking up $4,000 in charges on an elderly man’s credit cards
Kelli-Rae Souza is scheduled to make her initial appearance in Hamakua District Court on Jan. 23.
Water to be temporarily turned off in Makapala, North Kohala
The shut-off is required for the replacement of a nearby valve and fire hydrant.
Two men killed in fiery 2023 crash identified through DNA, dental records
The men died following a single-vehicle collision on Feb. 5, 2023, at the intersection of Waikoloa Road and the Queen Ka‘ahumanu Highway in South Kohala.
UH launching space tech development center, student-training hub
The Space Sciences Initiative is expected to expand Hawaiʻi’s technology sector and create more high-paying jobs across the state.
Hardware store employees discover snake on Moloka‘i
The snake measured about 20 inches long and has been identified as a non-venomous gopher snake.
Outage affecting Hawaiʻi County’s Vehicle Registration and Licensing services has been resolved
The outage, which began at 7 a.m., impacted various vehicle registration and licensing services across the counties of Kaua‘i, Maui and Hawaiʻi.
‘Ohana Fuels gives to Hawai‘i Island United Way’s campaign to help local communities
‘Ohana Fuels’ donation will be used to support Hawai‘i Island United Way’s 36 partner agency programs.
Teen pedestrian struck by police officer dies
Due to teen Samuel Mwarey’s death, this investigation has been changed to a negligent homicide investigation.
Parks & Recreation launches spring classes in Hilo this week
The classes include drawing for keiki, beginner to advanced hula, qi gong, yoga and knitting.
U.S. Army to conduct convoys on Big Island
Convoy leaders will conduct pull-over procedures on the road to allow local residents the ability to bypass the convoy and reduce backed-up traffic.
UH community questions lack of island people in the ocean sciences
A new article published in a special issue of Oceanography examines the past course of history of the peoples of the Pacific and attempts to make headwinds in programs focused on increasing participation in ocean sciences.
Water shut-off notice for portions of Downtown Hilo
Upon resumption of water service, the waterlines will be flushed and cleaned during which time you may notice turbid and/or discolored water.
