Hawai'i State News
Young Brothers seeks 20% rate hike on majority of cargo
The shipping company is asking the Hawai‘i Public Utilities Commission for the additional revenue to cover significant spikes in service costs, support critical investments in equipment and infrastructure upgrades and sustain vital interisland services.
‘Rocky Horror’ returning to Hawai‘i Island’s Aloha Theatre just in time for Halloween
The iconic show follows sweethearts Brad and Janet as they discover the eerie mansion of Dr. Frank-N-Furter.
Stinky hitchhiker eludes capture for several days at Honolulu Harbor
Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture inspectors braved the skunk’s odiferous natural defenses to finally trap the animal Monday night after it had infiltrated Pier 1 for an unknown amount of time.
New UH research shows invasive seaweeds thrive in nearshore waters with high salt level, outcompeting native species
Native species, including limu maneʻoneʻo, were notably absent from spring-influenced areas despite showing similar cellular characteristics to invasive species in offshore environments.
State reminds public not to post political signs along roadways
Posting signs along state highways that do not fall under the exempted categories defined by state law unlawful. That includes, but is not limited to, on overpasses, fencing, signposts and poles.
Survey: Majority of voters think elected leaders should prioritize early childhood programs
80% of Hawai‘i Island voters would support candidates who prioritize services such as publicly funded child care.
Times Higher Education ranks UH at Mānoa in top 2% of universities worldwide; No. 63 in U.S.
Globally, the university’s flagship campus was placed in the No. 251–300 tier out of more than 25,000 higher education institutions worldwide.
Hōkūleʻa is sailing to Maui today after a week of connecting with the community on Lānaʻi
Hōkūleʻa continues its statewide voyage to Māʻalaea, Maui for a two-week engagement filled with cultural and educational opportunities.
Largest limestone cave in Hawaiʻi to close to public after nonprofit’s lease ends
Since news got out about the impending closure of the Makauwahi Cave Reserve, two of its three resident tortoises have been reported stolen and the other is missing.
Big Island woman on mission to establish housing, programs for keiki in need
Humanity Hale was created to provide healing through therapy and a variety of programs for kids and teenagers who have been abused or neglected, bullied, orphaned, living in broken homes or foster care — many of whom are dealing with depression, anxiety and self-harming.
2 new monkeypox cases ID’d in Hawai‘i
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reports one of the new cases was associated with out-of-state exposure. The other is not associated with out-of-state exposure or linked to other prior identified cases which suggests it was locally transmitted.
State to conduct control measures for feral goats, sheep on Big Island mountains
Public access to the Mauna Kea Forest Reserve, Mauna Kea Ice Age Natural Area Reserve, Palila Mitigation Lands, the Kaʻohe Game Management Area and Mauna Kea Hunter Access Road will be allowed by permit only temporarilly closed from the evening of Oct. 29 to the morning of Oct. 30.
A popular Hilo nēnē is second to die this year at Liliʻuokalani Park and Gardens
DOCARE officers have opened an investigation into the hit and run that killed a 12-year old nēnē in the popular Hilo park on Thursday morning.
Governor proclaims October as Infant Safe Sleep Month in Hawaiʻi
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health encourages parents and caregivers to create a safe sleeping environment for babies.
Hilo Women’s Volleyball emerge undefeated from Northern California roadtrip
The Vulcans completed their four-game road trip with victories over Dominican, Academy of Art, Menlo and Jessup.
Gov. Josh Green proclaims Fire Prevention Week throughout Hawai‘i
Gov. Green signed the proclamation to heighten public awareness and promote proactive steps for preventing fires of all sorts.
$115M raised for University of Hawaiʻi students, programs and research
The 2024 fiscal year is the fourth consecutive year that funds raised for the University of Hawaiʻi have exceeded $100 million.
Regents on track to select next University of Hawai‘i president in mid-October
The coming announcement follows a series of public events for the two finalists, Julian Vasquez Heilig and Wendy Hensel.
Coast Guard medevacs 2 ailing men from cruise ship 50 miles off Cape Kumukahi
A cruise ship Friday night reported men experiencing heart attack-like symptoms and internal bleeding, respectively.
Report: Deaths associated with with hepatitis C happening at earlier age in Hawaiʻi
The report released by the Hawaiʻi Department of Health found most Hawaiʻi residents who died from causes related to the virus did not reach age 75, younger than the 2021 life expectancy in the United States.
