Hawai‘i News
Go and Know: Department of Health offers free breast, cervical cancer screenings for eligible women
Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among women in Hawaiʻi; an average of 1,287 women are diagnosed with breast cancer and 172 die from the disease each year in the islands.
What Kauaʻi County residents, visitors need to know Sunday about Hurricane Lowell recovery
The scope of destruction left behind by Hurricane Lowell continues to grow; in addition to 301 Kaua‘i County damage assessments, community members as of Saturday evening self-submitted more than 464 residential damage reports; also find additional updates about road closures, Port Allen rumors, neighborhood centers, disaster recovery scams and more.
Hawaiʻi sued by feds for claimed preferential treatment of people living in nation without permission
U.S. Department of Justice has now challenged every state with laws that provide in-state college and university tuition to people who are not U.S. citizens, bringing the number of federal lawsuits to 25.
Hawaiʻi high school students invited to represent state abroad in 2027
Students can apply now for the Pacific & Asian Affairs Council and East-West Center 2027 Hawaiʻi Sister-State Study Tours; application period closes at 11:59 p.m. Oct. 15.
Governor provides update about major recovery progress following Hurricane Lowell
Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green reports Kauaʻi power restored to 72%; roads, airport and port infrastructure repairs continue in aftermath of storm, also provides update about Hurricane Lala recovery on Big Island.
Sensory spaces now at all 10 University of Hawaiʻi campuses allow students, others chance to pause, reset
The initiative provides quiet spaces at all 10 campuses statewide where students, faculty and others can decompress, regulate emotions and recharge from the demands of daily campus life.
Volcano Watch: Remembering the 1919-20 Maunaiki eruption of Kīlauea volcano on the Big Island
Next time you are waiting for a lava fountain to start at Kīlauea’s summit, consider checking out the views from the top of Maunaiki and the volcanic activity of the recent past that sculpted the landscape of the volcano’s Southwest Rift Zone.
Flags to be flown at half-staff Friday to observe Patriot Day
The U.S. and Hawaiʻi state flags will be flown at half-staff to honor the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001.
Gov. Josh Green submits expedited request for a major disaster declaration after Lowell
Hurricane Lowell’s devastation prompted Gov. Josh Green to request a major disaster declaration from President Trump, as Kauaʻi and Maui face widespread power outages and disrupted essential services.
No storm-related deaths reported following impacts of Hurricane Lowell in Kaua‘i County
Kaua‘i Fire Department did receive many calls Monday night about people trapped, people unaccounted for and some people needing medical services.
Young Brothers updates public about sailing schedule modifications
Honolulu Harbor is currently operating under temporary restrictions for incoming and outgoing vessels, which could delay departure and arrival times for scheduled sailings; U.S. Coast Guard allowed Nāwiliwili Harbor to reopen late Tuesday afternoon.
West Coast Health Alliance recommends vaccines for children, adults and health care workers
Recommendations aim to mitigate severe illness and protect vulnerable populations while addressing the increasing case numbers of COVID-19, influenza, and RSV.
Hurricane Lowell passes Kauaʻi County; periods of heavy rainfall expected to linger through Wednesday
The stormʻs core has moved 230 miles north of Līhuʻe, but the storm will still bring severe weather to Kauaʻi and Niʻihau for the next few hours on Tuesday.
In the wake of Hurricane Lowell, a new website shares most recent rainfall, wind speed data
A University of Hawaiʻi team created a tracker to share vital insights into rainfall and wind speed, help communities prepare and respond to weather events efficiently.
Residents, visitors urged to evacuate from oceanfront properties on Kauaʻi’s south and west shores
People living or staying at exposed oceanfront properties on Kauaʻi that could get high storm surge should move to a safer location as soon as possible, before wind, rain and ocean conditions make travel unsafe.
Hawai‘i Department of Transportation statewide stream cleanups roundup: Kaua‘i
Crews on Aug. 16 began clearing Kainahola Stream in Kapaʻa along Kapaʻa Bypass Road; an estimated completion date will be released as work progresses.
University of Hawaiʻi receives $2M for development of artificial intelligence tools to protect food production systems
The 4-year project, in partnership with University of Nebraska-Lincoln, began Sept. 1 and will combine artificial intelligence, environmental sampling, advanced genetic analysis and high-resolution chemical analysis to identify and monitor potential risks to aquaculture, livestock and agricultural systems.
Entire state to be under flood watch from Sunday evening through Tuesday afternoon
Moisture along the eastern flank of Hurricane Lowell will bring periods of heavy rain to the main Hawaiian Islands late Sunday through Tuesday.
US Navy, NASA get 15-day extension on final environmental impact statement for Pacific Missile Range Facility, Kōkeʻe observatory
Granting the 15-day extension provides a 45-day acceptance period, the maximum allowable time by state law; the state now has until Sept. 29 to decide on impact statement.
Legacy Land Conservation Program invites applications for land acquisition grants
The Legacy Land program since its inception in 2005 facilitated contributions of more than $73 million from the State Land Conservation Fund for acquisition of 55 properties and more than 31,000 acres statewide.
