Hawai'i State News
Rare Japanese scrolls 200 years old digitized at UH Mānoa Library for global access
The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Library has successfully digitized the 鯨魚鑬笑録 (Geigyo ranshōroku) scrolls, rare hand-painted Japanese scrolls depicting the process of whale hunting during Japan’s Edo period.
Hawai‘i Tourism Authority sets 2023 conference date
The conference will focus on ongoing efforts to shape a regenerative tourism future for Hawaiʻi that prioritizes the well-being of its people, places, and culture.
Teams battle Pacific in “World’s Toughest Row,” arriving soon on Kauaʻi
This remarkable journey started in Monterey, California, and traversed 2,800 miles across the Pacific Ocean, with the teams rowing in custom made ocean rowing boats, up to 28 feet long.
Kaua‘i group finds rare seabird nests on Tutuila for first time in almost forty years
Archipelago Research and Conservation, which is based in Hanapēpē on the South Shore of Kaua‘i, found the Ta‘i‘o burrows in conjunction with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the Department of Marine & Wildlife Resources, Conservation Metrics and the National Park Service.
Call for artists for Hawaiʻi’s Art in Public Places program
The Hawaiʻi State Foundation on Culture and the Arts is establishing a qualified pool of professional artists for consideration for its Art in Public Places program.
UH Alumni Makers’ Market returns on Oʻahu; portion of proceeds to help student food insecurity
The Alumni Makers’ Market is scheduled for 6 to 9 p.m. Aug. 9 at The Royal Hawaiian Resort in Waikīkī on Oʻahu, with with nearly twice the number of alumni-owned small businesses planning to participate compared to last year’s inaugural event.
Hawaiʻi Department of Health updates COVID-19 prevention strategies at local schools
The Department of Health recently released an update of comprehensive K-12 school guidelines regarding COVID-19 protocols.
Governor names two new members of Hawai‘i Tourism Authority board
Blaine Miyasato and James Kunane Tokioka will serve four-year terms, ending June 30, 2026, on the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority Board of Directors. They succeed Hawai‘i Tourism Authority Board Chairman George Kam and member Keone Downing.
Hawaiʻi Pacific University researchers analyzing rain runoff on state’s first plastic road
In a multi-year collaborative project, Hawai’i Pacific University research scientists and students have simulated rainfall on Hawai‘i’s first plastic road to determine if the created stormwater runoff contains harmful leached microplastics and/or synthetic chemicals.
Governor signs several bills supporting kūpuna, people with disabilities and expanding language access
The measures Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green signed into law Friday are measures meant to strengthen protections for kūpuna and those living with disabilities, support caregivers and provide funding for state departments and agencies that offer services and educational programs for elderly and disabled residents.
Biden-Harris Administration hosts Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Economic Summit in Honolulu
The event, the fifth in a series of regional economic summits launched by the Biden-Harris Administration in January, was held in partnership with the U.S. Small Business Administration, U.S. Department of the Treasury, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization, U.S. Department of Energy, the National Asian/Pacific Islander American Chamber of Commerce & Entrepreneurship and local leaders.
Climate Commission receives grant for mitigation planning
The Climate Pollution Reduction Grants program, a two-phase initiative, provides grant funding to states, local governments, tribes, and territories to develop and implement plans for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and other harmful air pollution.
Green vetoes 11 bills passed during 2023 legislative session
The measures Hawai’i Gov. Josh Green sent back to state lawmakers included bills relating to issues such as the state water code, the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts, special purpose digital currency licensure, certification of documents and more.
Space for 3D printing, fabrication, sewing, more in new University of Hawai‘i RISE center
The RISE makerspaces were inspired by the “make space” at the University of Utah’s Lassonde Studios.
Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary seeks advisory council applicants for 31 seats
Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary is seeking applicants to fill 16 primary and 15 alternate seats on its advisory council.
University of Hawaiʻi Board of Regents elects chair and vice chairs
At a July 6 special meeting, the University of Hawaiʻi Board of Regents elected Alapaki Nahale-a as chair and Gabriel Lee and Ernest Wilson as vice chairs for one-year terms that run from July 2023 to June 2024.
Governor signs bills aimed at increasing safety on Hawaiʻi roads
The bills the governor signed Thursday included measures focused on a range of issues, including vehicle weight, Safe Routes to School, driver’s license renewal and others.
Kaua’i County managing director Dahilig joins U.S. Sen. Schatz’ office; Matsayuma replaces Dahilig
Michael A. Dahilig is leaving as managing director of the County of Kauaʻi to become senior policy counsel for U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz.
Hawai‘i governor, chief justice seek public comment on judicial nominees
Governor Josh Green will nominate a successor to Circuit Judge Christine E. Kuriyama, who recently retired in June 2023.
Hawaiian Telcom files FCC complaint against Nexstar Media
Nexstar is the largest broadcaster in the United States and parent company of KHON2 (FOX), KHII (MyNetwork), CW, GRIT, Rewind TV and NewsNation.
