Hawai'i State News
$5 million in funding headed to Hawai‘i for forest enhancement
Federal funds will support tree planting and forest management on private lands.
Weekly DUI stats: 17 arrested on Big Island roads
So far this year, there have been 813 DUI arrests compared with 845 during the same period last year. This is a decrease of 3.8%.
Nine Honolulu men cited for illegally fishing in marine life conservation district
Just before 9 p.m., Nov. 4, the DOCARE officers noticed dive lights in the Pūpūkea Marine Life Conservation District, on O‘ahu’s north shore.
Hawai‘i police seek 16-year-old runaway
Alfred Andon was last seen in the Kealakekua area on Sept. 22.
Hōkūleʻa makes final stops on California leg of Moananuiākea Voyage
After San Diego, the canoe will be shipped back to Hawaiʻi where the Polynesian Voyaging Society will focus on training, education and planning until the Moananuiākea Voyage’s circumnavigation of the Pacific continues at a time that is yet to be determined.
Nov. 13-20: Drop-off sites to open for Operation Christmas Child
Operation Christmas Child has been collecting and delivering shoebox gifts – filled with school supplies, hygiene items and fun toys – to children worldwide since 1993.
Connect Kākou will bring high-speed internet to underserved communities
Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke has launched a federally funded broadband infrastructure and digital literacy initiative.
Hawai’i police holding annual Honour Project in Kona on Thursday
The HONOUR project was created to provide the Big Island’s homeless population with the opportunity to serve their community through community service-based projects while working together with other community volunteers and leaders.
Check-out hunger with Hawai‘i Foodbank this holiday season
This year’s program will take place Nov. 3 through Jan. 15 in supermarkets on O‘ahu, Kaua‘i and Maui and Dec. 1 through 31 on Hawai‘i Island.
Public hearing scheduled for proposed changes to motorcycle, moped rules
The public hearing will be held at the Department of Transportation Highway Safety Section office at 98-339 Ponohana Place, ʻAiea 96701.
Gov. Green extends emergency proclamation on wildfires
The renewed emergency proclamation will be in effect through Jan. 5 unless terminated or superseded by separate proclamation, whichever shall occur first.
Police request public’s assistance identifying theft suspect
The suspect is described as a male with a medium build and complexion, 40 to 50 years old, with short black and gray colored hair. He was last seen wearing a light green long sleeve shirt and blue jean pants.
Severe drought heightens need to use drinking water wisely
Due to the drought forecast, the Department of Water Supply will closely monitor its 23 public water systems to continue fulfilling its mission to provide customers with an adequate and continuous supply of safe drinking water in a financially responsible manner.
Big Island police hold ceremony for newly promoted personnel, merit recipients
The recognition ceremony was open to the families of department personnel. Initiated by Chief Moszkowicz, this is the first time a recognition ceremony has been held in Kona, with a previous ceremony held in Hilo in May.
Most deadly breast cancer fought with collaborative care, research
The prevalence of inflammatory breast cancer in Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islanders is concerning, with a study using data from the Queen’s Medical Center Tumor Registry showing an overall rate of 2.6%.
EA Ecoversity receives $20K grant for Heluna‘ike program
EA Ecoversity is a Hawaiian culture-based, higher education and career training program that provides blended online and offline learning in an atmosphere of aloha. Designed for Native Hawaiians ages 15-30, EA Ecoversityʻs tuition-free, personalized program offers opportunities to earn diverse micro-credentials, and engage in paid internships, hands-on exploration and research in the environment.
November 2023 Notice of Flight Operations
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces flight operations for November 2023.
Big Island celebrating seventh annual ʻŌhiʻa Love Fest this November
Celebrate, learn more about, and spread the love for this vital piece of our forest ecosystem at a community event in November as part of ʻŌhiʻa Love Fest.
Hawai‘i sees improvement in math scores, maintains gains in language arts, science
While Hawai‘i’s student performance has not yet reached pre-pandemic levels, students are doing relatively well compared to students in other states.
