Hawai‘i News

Episode 50 of the ongoing Halemaʻumaʻu eruption ends after 7 hours, but tephra may still fall over communities in the Kaʻū district of Hawaiʻi Island.

The supplemental budget makes key investments in affordable housing, public health and economic growth.

Johnathan Anderson and Bradley McDermott-Sa of Kauaʻi were winners of one of those gold medals, winning the unified doubles bowling competition, during the last 2 days of the games that were hosted in Minneapolis, Minn.

The ocean is the icebox for island communities, but there are times when lawaiʻa, the fishermen, do play for their food — during fishing tournaments!

In a new study, researchers discover that drifting fish aggregating devices are posing significant risks to half of the world’s marine protected areas.

The 3-day summit, which wrapped up earlier this month, established clear pathways for ongoing partnership, focusing on actionable solutions that can be scaled throughout Asia-Pacific island nations and coastal states.

Trustees emphasized the action does not represent conclusion of a process, but rather continuation of thoughtful and deliberate evaluation.

Vary levels of ash, Pele’s hair and other tephra may fall downwind of the eruption during fountaining episodes, which typically last less than 12 hours.

Professor Bruce Houghton retired in 2025 from University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa after 25 years as the Gordon A. Macdonald Chairperson of Volcanology, but although he retired and returned to New Zealand, his connections to volcanology in Hawaiʻi remain strong.

A quick look at news from throughout the state, nation and more.

Society chief executive officer and pwo navigator Nainoa Thompson named first international ambassador of Tainui Ātea.

The Special Olympics Hawaiʻi team — including Bradley McDermott-Sa of Kauaʻi, who placed sixth June 24 in the singles bowling competition — has 16 athletes, two Unified Partners and their coaches representing the Aloha State in Minneapolis, Minn.

However, number of non-agricultural jobs throughout the islands Increased by total of 4,000, or 0.6%, compared with the same month in 2025; nonfarm jobs jumped by 1,900 from April to May this year.

The Food and Drug Branch advises consumers to verify that they possess MorningStar Farms Buffalo Chik’n Nuggets and Hot and Spicy Sausage Patties and stop using them immediately.

Interisland movement restrictions change after almost every island with commercial coffee production is infested with the coffee berry borer.

“With [National Institutes of Health’s] continued support, we can now translate those lessons into evidence-based strategies that improve disaster preparedness, recovery and resilience for communities facing future disasters,” said University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa Thompson School of Social Work and Public Health Dean Alex Ortega.

All businesses selling or distributing manufactured hemp products in Hawaiʻi, including online and out‑of‑state entities serving Hawaiʻi customers, must maintain an active Office of Medical Cannabis Control and Regulation registration.

A statewide workshop series aims to empower community organizations with the skills needed to secure funding to support environmental and cultural projects.

Hawai‘i Gov. Josh Green signed Act 121, which strengthens and clarifies the statutory framework governing Hawaiʻi’s Ninety-Nine Year Leasehold Program, an initiative designed to create affordable, owner-occupied condominium homes on state and county lands located in urban areas.

Hawaii’s culinary scene was electrified as Chef Justin Firmignac of Oʻahu’s Haleʻiwa Joe’s claimed victory at the sixth annual Kauaʻi Poke Fest.