Hawai'i State News
Hawai‘i fall prevention awareness campaign begins June 22, designed to reduce fall injuries among kūpuna
Every year in Hawai‘i an average of 144 seniors die, 2,184 are hospitalized, and 9,677 are treated in emergency departments because of unintentional falls.
Southwest nonstop flights ends Sept. 5 between Los Angeles and Big Island, Kaua‘i airports
Southwest Airlines once again will end daily nonstop flights between Los Angeles and the airports in Kailua-Kona on the Big Island and Līhuʻe on Kaua‘i the day after Labor Day.
Weather clears in Juneau for launch of Hōkūleʻa’s 4-year Moananuiākea Voyage circumnavigating Pacific
After a three-day delay due to weather, at 4:15 a.m. Sunday morning, the voyaging canoe Hōkūleʻa departed Statter Harbor in Juneau, Alaska, to officially start a four-year circumnavigation of the Pacific.
Hawai‘i Safeway stores to no longer carry Paniolo Cattle Company beef brand
Parker Ranch in Waimea on the Big Island announced that the partnership between its Paniolo Cattle Company and the national grocery store chain will end in mid to late July.
Summit eruption of Kīlauea volcano on Big Island continues; most activity focused at southwestern vent
An eruptive vent on the southwest side of Halema‘uma‘u crater has exhibited renewed lava fountaining since June 16 as it continues to pump lava into a lake in the far southwest portion of the crater.
Liver cancer vaccines part of project at University of Hawai‘i Cancer Center
The fourth deadliest cancer in Hawaiʻi is liver cancer, particularly affecting Native Hawaiian, Filipino and Japanese men. Currently, immunotherapy, a treatment that uses a person’s immune system to fight cancer, is the standard of care for liver cancer patients. However, it is not a cure, as many patients continue to relapse or have minimal improvements […]
Hawai‘i Tourism Authority reinvests $3.78M to support community projects, festivals, events statewide
Since 2017, HTA has invested more than $11 million to over 411 community projects and events.
Hawaiʻi waters monitored by uncrewed Saildrones, buoys
The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Pacific Marine Environmental Lab, and the Cooperative Institute for Climate, Ocean, and Ecosystem Studies, are collaborating with Saildrone Inc. on the project.
7.2 magnitude earthquake south of Fiji; no tsunami threat to Hawaiian Islands
Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said the 7.2 magnitude earthquake that struck at about 8:06 a.m. south of the islands of Fiji poses no tsunami threat to the Hawaiian Islands.
Environmental group Kupu raises living stipend for conservation leaders
Conservation Leadership Development Program participants will earn a compensation package valued up to $36,000.
Seal, turtle scientists return to Papahānaumokuākea for 2023 field season
This year marks the 50th anniversary of NOAA sending field researchers to Lalo to monitor honu (Hawaiian green sea turtles) that migrate there to mate and lay their eggs.
Cops, U.S. Marshals arrest fugitives on Kaua‘i
William Jessup, Acting U.S. Marshal for the District of Hawai‘i stated, “The U.S. Marshals have historic relationships with our local partners. This week was a great example how successful we are when we force multiply resources to ensure our communities are safe.”
Hawai‘i Gov. Josh Green signs fireworks task force bill, several others into law
The new task force will be tasked with finding ways to stop the importation of illegal fireworks and explosives into Hawai‘i, among other responsibilities. The bill establishing the task force was one of nine measures signed into law last week by the governor.
More homeowners eligible for mortgage assistance as Homeowner Assistance Fund Program expands
Homeowners must have experienced a financial hardship caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and meet other eligibility requirements to qualify.
Hawaiian monk seal pup Hoʻomau Lehua found dead on Oʻahu’s North Shore
The female pup, named RS48 and also known as Hoʻomau Lehua, was just less than 4 months old. The cause of the endangered monk seal’s death is unknown.
AARP Hawai‘i seeking 2023 Andrus Award nominees
The deadline to nominate an outstanding individual for AARP’s most prestigious volunteer award is Aug. 1.
Anonymous donation supports University of Hawai‘i Hamilton Library collections
The gift – the largest single donation ever made to the library – supports 12 sections that include special, area and archival collections, including maps.
Hawai‘i Special Olympics held Summer Games over weekend
Athletes and coaches paraded into the University of Hawaii at Manoa’s Les Murakami Stadium on June 9 for the organization’s Opening Ceremonies.
Mazie Hirono, Ron Kouchi to moderate live-streamed Hawai‘i on the Hill Policy Summit
Congressional leaders and members of the Biden-Harris Administration will participate in the Policy Summit to be streamed on YouTube.
Diamond Head State Monument on O‘ahu reopens following Sunday closure
Diamond Head State Monument is the busiest State Park in Hawai‘i.
