Hawai'i State News
Coral in Kaneohe Bay ‘pulverized’ after Navy aircraft slid off runway into ocean
An assessment of the coral reefs in Kaneohe Bay after a Navy aircraft slid off the runway at Marine Corps Base Hawai‘i last month showed extensive damage with state officials describing some areas as “pulverized.”
Hōkūleʻa to arrive back in Hawai‘i on Dec. 6
Crew members were in San Diego earlier this week to prepare the canoe to be shipped home.
Spencer ‘ohana graduates Family Self-Sufficiency Program
The Family Self-Sufficiency Program was created to enable families to achieve financial independence and eventually move out of public housing or off Section 8 assistance.
$290,386 grant awarded to Kanu o ka ʻĀina New Century Public Charter School
Kanu o ka ʻĀina New Century Public Charter School will administer funds to engage students and families in improving educational outcomes.
Hawai‘i Island police seek public assistance in locating wanted Puna man
Known to frequent the Puna and Hilo areas, Steve Mario Delgado is described as 5 feet 8 inches tall, 165 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes.
Big Island police request assistance with identifying theft suspect
The suspect is described as a male with a medium build and light complexion.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs awards $25,000 Kako‘o grant to La‘i‘ōpua 2020
The Kako‘o grant will fortify La‘i‘ōpua 2020ʻs ability to deliver essential services to its Native Hawaiian community.
The Salvation Army Hawai‘i Island Corps kicks off Angel Tree outreach campaigns
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.
New music blends tradition and innovation in mele Hawai‘i
Representing a new brand of music, Pewa is a creation of Nicholas Lum, member of the award-winning Hawaiian music group, Keauhou.
Alaska Airlines to buy Hawaiian Airlines in $1.9 billion deal
Alaska Air Group, Inc. with acquire the airline for $18 per share cash. Alaska Air will also take on Hawaiian’s $0.9 billion net debt.
NOAA, Polynesian Voyaging Society agreement aims to shed light on changing environment
A landmark day aboard Hōkūleʻa occurred as NOAA and the Polynesian Voyaging Society strengthened a decades long partnership through a Memorandum of Understanding.
Department of Health receives federal grant to help reduce maternal mortality in Hawai‘i
Maternal mortality rates in the United States are higher than in many other developed countries.
Agroforestry funding application now available for Hawai‘i farmers
The Expanding Agroforestry Project is funded by the Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities initiative, led by the United States Department of Agriculture.
Single-signature change for Interagency Annual Pass and Hawaiʻi Tri-Park Pass begins Jan. 1
This is a change from the previous policy of allowing two signatures on the Interagency Annual Pass.
Hawai‘i to receive $7.6M to protect coastal communities, fish and wildlife across state
The funding was recently announced by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation.
Hawaiʻi County Waiwai Grant Program now accepting applications
This grant is coordinated by the Hawai‘i County Council, in partnership with the Department of Finance.
Pacific & Asian Affairs Council to begin accepting applications for Freeman Foundation Study Abroad Tour to Japan
This is the 20th year that the Pacific & Asian Affairs Council has provided this opportunity.
NOAA Fisheries proposes critical habitat for five Indo-Pacific corals
NOAA Fisheries is proposing to designate areas containing habitat characteristics where Acropora globiceps, A. retusa, A. speciosa, Euphyllia paradivisa, and Isopora crateriformis reproduce, disperse, settle and mature.
Mayor Roth signs Bill 84, making building easier for Big Island
The ordinance simplifies and standardizes application timelines, extensions, and expirations to align with updated construction code standards mandated by State law.
State of Hawaiʻi taking action to protect lands, native species from persistent drought
The dry conditions are not only creating more fuel for wildfires, they also are putting more stress on already strained native plants and animals that call the 800,000 acres managed and overseen by the Hawai‘i Department of Land and Natural Resources on the Big Island home
