Hawai'i State News
Kaʻū farm among 162 awarded in first round of flood response grants
Hawaiʻi Farmers Union Foundation has raised $1 million to aid local farmers, ranchers, and fishers affected by the Kona Low storms and are raising money for a second round following Hurricane Lala
Help restore commercial aquarium fish collection or keep wild reef fish in their Hawaiʻi homes?
Hawaiʻi Board of Land and Natural Resources on Aug. 28 will make a critical choice about the future of the state’s reef fish; Surfrider Foundation Hawaiʻi Region urges people to tell officials not to reopen commercial aquarium fish collection.
‘This is just what we do:’ Pāhala residents help each other recover from Lala, prepare for Moke
Pāhala residents remain resilient as they rally together to provide recovery support after Hurricane Lala and essential supplies before a potential incoming storm.
New data from US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show kindergarten immunization in Hawaiʻi decreases
The new data shows a reverse of a previous 3-year trend of improvements. State vaccination rate estimates remained at or below the national average for the past 3 school years throughout all vaccinations.
Volcano Watch: A thank you letter to Hawaiian Volcano Observatory field technicians
Next time you listen to a scientist provide updates about ongoing volcanic activity, see a map showing locations of earthquakes or check the livestream cameras at Kīlauea summit for lava, take a moment to appreciate the team that works every day to keep the data flowing.
Hurricane/Tropical Storm Lala drowns Hawaiʻi in 1.9M Olympic-size swimming pools of water
Researchers at Hawaiʻi Mesonet and Hawaiʻi Climate Data Portal captured massive 1.3-trillion-gallon scale of the tropical cyclone on the Hawaiian Islands; 833 million gallons of water fell on Big Island alone.
Outstanding employees of Hawaiʻi Department of Accounting and General Services honored with awards
Jessie Inada Kahili from the East Hawaiʻi District Office was honored for her 40 years of service to the department; she was only 2 people to receive a Service Award for working 40 years with the state agency.
More than 300 acres authorized by state Land Board be transferred to Hawaiian Home Lands
The eight parcels on the Big Island identified in the transfer consist of two commercial-zoned parcels appropriate for revenue-generating industrial/commercial development and six parcels in the Hilo town core suited to connected residential and agricultural homestead development.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs delivers supplies to isolated Kaʻū communities
The Office of Hawaiian Affairs ensured that 1,500 pounds of essential supplies was delivered to severely impacted Native Hawaiian communities underserved by existing relief efforts.
State alerts public about recall of Outshine Fruit Bars from Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream
The recall was issued because of possible contamination with glass; recalled products were distributed nationally, including at Times/Don Quijote, KTA Super Stores, Walmart, Target and other retailers in Hawaiʻi.
Precautions urged by state health officials following Hurricane/Tropical Storm Lala
Major storms create environmental conditions that can be detrimental to public health; state health officials urge the public to keep these safety guidelines in mind as people clean up after the storm.
SNAP recipients to be reimbursed from food loss caused by Hurricane Lala
In the aftermath of Hurricane Lala’s severe weather and power outages, SNAP recipients are eligible for replacement benefits to regain lost food resources,
Hurricane Lala recovery: Restoring full access, utility services to Ka‘ū remains top priority, county says
As of Tuesday afternoon, Hawai‘i County has received 263 residential and 18 commercial damage reports in the wake of Hurricane Lala.
Hawaiʻi residents urged to quickly file insurance claims following Hurricane Lala
Contact your insurance company or agent right away to report the loss if your home, vehicle or personal property was damaged. Ask for your claim number and confirm any filing or documentation submission deadlines.
Residents encourged to file insurance claims as promptly as possible
The Hawaiʻi Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Insurance Division offers a guide, resources for efficient insurance claim processing.
Before Lala arrives on Big Island, Hurricane Hunters flew in storm to provide data for forecasters
As Hurricane Lala intensifies into a Category 1 storm, the U.S. Air Force Hurricane Hunters have flown back to California after performing essential data collection flights to improve understanding of Lala.
Nearly 44 acres on Oʻahu and Molokaʻi to be returned to state from US Navy
Gov. Josh Green announced that the Department of the Navy is initiating the process to return nearly 44 acres of federal property to the state of Hawaiʻi. The proposed transfers include a 31.693-acre parcel at Kalaeloa and the Marine Corps’ 12-acre Molokaʻi Training Support Facility at Hoʻolehua.
East Hawaiʻi business owners, families, state and county prepare for Tropical Storm Lala
Hawai’i County hasn’t taken a direct hit from a hurricane since 1871, according to Mayor Kimo Alameda, but Lala possibly could change that.
State officials urge precaution, vigilance as migratory birds return to Hawaiʻi
As migratory birds begin their seasonal return to Hawaiʻi, the Hawaiʻi Department of Health and Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity are reminding residents, particularly people who keep backyard poultry or other birds, to take precautions to reduce the risk of avian influenza and other infectious diseases.
Young Brothers makes additional changes to shipping, cargo acceptance because of Tropical Storm Lala
The shipping firm expects delays and disruption to its schedule, so accordingly, it further adjusted acceptance and availability; it also will continue working closely with U.S. Coast Guard to monitor the storm throughout the weekend.
