Hawai'i State News
Hawai‘i to receive more than $6.6 million in federal funding to build more housing
The funding comes from a new grant program based on U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz’s “Yes In My Backyard” legislation.
Hilo becomes ‘Chicago’ this Friday; glamorous musical to run through mid-July
‘Chicago’ is the story of Roxie Hart, a 1920s housewife and nightclub performer who murders her lover after he threatens to walk out on her.
11 Hawaiian monk seal births on O‘ahu prompt action from officials
Signage, fencing, suspended permits and more are in effect at places like the Mokulua islets and the Sand Island State Recreation Area.
Hawai‘i unemployment rate at 3.0% in May – up 3,900 jobs year-over-year
Year-over-year, non-farm jobs have gone up by 3,900. But non-farm jobs are down 18,700 when compared to the last month prior to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Travel-related dengue virus case on Oʻahu; fifth in state this year
Five confirmed travel-related dengue cases have been identified in Hawai‘i so far in 2024.
New class of state corrections officers graduates; four assigned to Big Island facility
Adult corrections officer training courses have compressed in length and doubled in number to address a staff shortage.
Keauhou Canoe Club on Big Island seeks applicants for two scholarships
Two $2,000 scholarships are available to West Hawaiʻi graduating seniors who meet requirements.
US Sen. Brian Schatz: $17.5 million earmarked for roads reconstruction in Hilo on Big Island
The funding will be used to reconstruct roadways adjacent to and at the intersection of Bayfront Highway and Waiānuenue Avenue.
Police seek runaway teenager last seen near Banyan Drive in Hilo on Big Island
Kaeo’okalani Jones Jr. is about 5 feet 4 inches tall and 120 pounds with long black hair and brown eyes.
Satellite built by University of Hawai‘i students chosen for NASA launch
The student-led mission aims to study solar energetic particle events and increase knowledge of the Sun.
Gov. Josh Green issues intent to veto 17 bills
This veto list reflects our need to prioritize Hawaiʻi’s crippling high cost of living, the state’s affordable housing crisis and Hawaiʻi’s families impacted by the Maui wildfires,” said Gov. JoshGreen.
Kurtistown man caught driving truck with loaded gun granted supervised release
The defendant, Beau De Dier, was reportedly in possession of a loaded Ruger .357 caliber revolver while driving a Dodge Ram pickup truck on Kanoelehua Avenue in Hilo on June 13, 2024.
Youth-led constitutional climate case settled with bold commitment from Hawaiʻi Transportation Department
Thirteen youth from throughout the Hawaiian Islands brought the Navahine v. Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation constitutional climate case in June 2022, asserting their rights to a safe and healthy climate and asking the Hawaiʻi state government to act to meet the climate emergency and enable the state’s paradigm shift to a climate-safe, zero-emissions transportation system.
Kalapana Transfer Station to extend hours following community feedback
Beginning July 17, the transfer station will operate on Wednesdays and Saturdays during normal dump hours.
2 Oʻahu residents, one of them employed by a DLNR division, charged in dog attack that killed newborn monk seal pup
PO7’s death is the third known death of a monk seal resulting from a dog attack in the main Hawaiian Islands. In 2014, pup RFX4 was killed on Kauaʻi. Pup RS48Hoʻomau, also known as Lehua, was killed in 2023 on Oʻahu.
2,000 PBS Hawai‘i films to be digitized as part of national project
‘Ulu‘ulu is coordinating the digitization and description of the films and videotapes from the PBS Hawai‘i collection.
Candidates invited to Waimea Community Association’s ‘speed dating’ forum
The forum provides candidates and voters with close-up encounters to get to know each other better and ask questions.
Nearly 32 tons of marine debris removed from Kuaihelani, also known as Midway Atoll
The atoll in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands and part of Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument is home to more than 70 endangered Hawaiian monk seals and also serves as the nesting grounds for the world’s largest colony of mōlī, or Laysan Albatross, and nearly 2 million birds of 19 different species, including the world’s most endangered duck, the Laysan duck.
State launches Pono campaign encouraging responsible behavior in Hawai‘i outdoors
The DLNR Division of Forestry and Wildlife released a series of five 30-second videos that address a variety of topics.
Aircraft come to Big Island as part of Hawai‘i Air National Guard fighter training exercise
This National Guard Bureau training event brought together more than 1,000 participants from nine states and four service branches throughout two weeks, providing combat training to joint and total-forces units.
