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New humpback whale film reveals epic journey, urgent science on World Ocean Day
Celebrate World Ocean Day with “In the Wake of Whales,” a free video that dives into the captivating world of humpback whale migration and gives insights into the whales’ journey to Hawaiʻi.
Fellowship program enables visionary leaders for Hawaiʻi to emerge from all sectors
Trailblazers can apply for the 10th Omidyar Fellows program, an immersive leadership experience that enables Fellows to lead with purpose, mobilize communities, and amplify positive change throughout Hawai‘i.
Postal Service is hosting open houses in Kauaʻi this month
Postmasters and supervisors will offer guidance on applying for the Postal Service, which is working to modernize its network and improve services across all mail.
VIDEO: Dangers at China Walls and Spitting Caves shown on dramatic state footage
The dangers of jumping into the water in the Spitting Caves and China Walls area on O’ahu also can apply to other similar areas around the Hawaiian islands.
Volcano Watch: What fans the flames observed at volcanic vents?
Recently, something has been observed “dancing” above the active eruptive vents inside Halemaʻumaʻu…Hydrogen flames!
Three hikers rescued near Kalalau Beach along the Nā Pali Coast on Thursday
First responders transported by helicopter two injured hikers and a distressed hiker to Princeville Airport, where medics awaited.
Update: High surf advisory cancelled for the south shores of Niʻihau, Kauaʻi today
Above average surf will continue along south facing shores, but will remain below advisory thresholds.
Gov. Green intends to veto 19 bills passed by Hawaiʻi State Legislature
Green is not required to veto every bill indicated on the Intent-to-Veto list, but he cannot veto a bill that is not included and he has until July 9 to issue final vetoes.
Update: 5-acre brush fire in Keālia contained
Crews continued to do periodic checks of the area on Saturday.
Change-of-command ceremony solidifies the new leadership for the Pacific Missile Range Facility
Captain Robert Prince has assumed command of the Pacific Missile Range Facility, Barking Sands, succeeding Captain Brett Stevenson, who is retiring after a 35-year naval career.
New Hawaiʻi law protects child performers’ earnings
Gov. Josh Green signed a new law on Wednesday that requires parents to set aside part of their child’s entertainment income in a trust, a move aimed at preventing financial exploitation of young performers.
Survey to assess emergency preparedness level of Kauaʻi households this month
The Kauaʻi District Health Office will evaluate emergency preparedness of 210 randomly selected Kauaʻi households through a survey conducted June 23-27.
Kīlauea eruption episode generated 16,500-foot plume, 980-foot lava fountains in less than 8 hours
Episode 24 of the Halemaʻumaʻu eruption at Kīlauea came to an abrupt halt at 4:28 a.m. after showcasing spectacular lava fountains a volcanic plume soaring to 16,500 feet.
New act passed by state legislature designates September as Hawaiian History Month
The measure honors the enduring legacy of Queen Liliʻuokalani and recognizes the many contributions of the Native Hawaiian community to Hawaiʻi’s past, present, and future.
Learn about Hawaiʻi’s groundwater in upcoming webinar series
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health will host a free, four-part webinar series throughout June to educate the public on groundwater science and its role in Hawaiʻi.
University of Hawaiʻi astronomers discover biggest explosion since the Big Bang
A team at the Institute for Astronomy uncovered rare events when massive stars at least three times the mass of the Sun are shredded by supermassive black holes.
Hawai‘i County mayor proclaims June 3, 2025, Maia Keahola Day for 8-year-old star in ‘Lilo & Stitch’
Maia Keahola of Kona is just getting started. She already filmed another movie, “The Wrecking Crew,” with stars Jason Mamoa and Morena Baccarin.
Hōkūleʻa departs from Big Island as navigators take an ancestral journey to circumnavigate the Pacific Ocean
Nainoa Thompson leads a crew of seven on a traditional navigation and deep immersion into nature while retracing Kealaikahiki, the ancestral sea road to Tahiti.
Princeville residents take legal action against developer over anthrax-stricken land
Starwood Capital Group’s plans to develop luxury vacation rentals on Princeville’s Makai Golf Woods Course could expose anthrax-infected soil from buried cattle carcasses, posing a potential health risk, warn local residents.
Kauaʻi can expect an abundance of summer celebrations in the next two weeks
Kauaʻi is bustling with festivities this June with an array of nonprofit events from King Kamehameha Day celebrations to the vibrant Kauaʻi Pride Parade and Festival.
