Hawai‘i News
Gov. Josh Green signs legislation to address accountability, preserve natural environment
New legislation, such as SB 2494 and SB 3253, aims to improve Hawaiʻi’s governance and support conservation efforts across the state.
Astronomers discover wave of ancient quasars from dawn of universe
W. M. Keck Observatory atop Mauna Kea on the Big Island and European Space Agency Euclid mission double known population of these extremely luminous distant galactic cores powered by supermassive black holes, including the two most distant ever found.
News in brief for July 10: Alumni Makers’ Market, Alaska Air Group is No. 1, safer drinking water and more
A quick look at news from throughout the state and beyond.
Volcano Watch: Deep dive into Hawaiʻi’s deep earthquakes
Though most of state’s day-to-day seismic activity occurs within volcanic systems, these widely felt — often offshore — deep earthquakes are not at all directly related to magmatic processes; learn more in today’s “Volcano Watch.”
Stuff the Bus returns to help Kauaʻi keiki start new school year strong
The Salvation Army Hawaiian and Pacific Islands Division school supply drive helps keiki start the new school year strong; nonprofit also hosting Christmas in July campaign with iconic Red Kettles to collect donations for families in need.
Magnitude-4.5 quake rumbles off west coast of Big Island
Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reports the temblor struck just after 8:15 p.m. July 9 about 34 miles west-southwest of Captain Cook at a depth of 24 miles below sea level; no damage to buildings or infrastructure expected.
Bills in support of Hawaiʻi film industry, economic development now law
Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green earlier this week signed state Senate Bill 2580, now Act 185, which broadens access to the state’s film tax credit, as well as Senate Bill 2907, now Act 186, centralizing marine affairs oversight.
First executive director of Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority to retire at the end of the month
Looking back at my 29-month tenure, what I will remember most is the spiritual vibration and majestic presence of the mauna. The second thing I will miss is the unity of heart and purpose evident throughout the Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority board and staff,” said John De Fries.
Hawai‘i airports demonstrate strong carbon management, progress toward net-zero emissions
State’s largest 5 commercial airports achieve global Level 3 airport carbon accreditation milestone, driving toward 2045 emissions goal.
New legislation strengthens community, enhances environmental protections
Gov. Josh Green has signed four pivotal bills into law, focusing on environmental conservation, housing affordability, and community infrastructure advancements.
News in brief for July 9: SPAM Musubi Day, business accelerator and more
A quick look at news from throughout the state and beyond.
Hawai’i Department of Agriculture monitors risk as New World screwworm cases rise on U.S. mainland
Despite the low risk to Hawaiʻi, the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity is enacting proactive, protective measures against the New World screwworm.
Red Cross volunteers headed to help following Super Typhoon Bavi stage in Hawai‘i on their way
The massive storm passed over Guam and Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands fewer than 3 months after Super Typhoon Sinlaku.
Nonprofit partners sought for Office of Hawaiian Affairs Mālama Honua home improvement/renovation grants
Interested nonprofits can submit a letter of interest from July 15-29; selected nonprofit partners will administer homeowner applications during a later phase of the program.
Bills regulating tobacco use, electronic smoking devices become law with Hawai‘i Gov. Josh Green’s signature
Acts 189 and 190 demonstrate the state’s commitment to reducing harmful impacts of disposable electronic smoking devices and ensuring products sold in Hawaiʻi meet federal standards.
Debut single ‘Hawaiʻi Nei’ set for release this month from new artists presented by Hawaiʻi’s Finest
Waimānalo, Oʻahu-based island reggae band Last Minute introduces a new chapter with a powerful song about home, identity and cost of staying rooted in Hawaiʻi.
First early phase clinical research center in Hawaiʻi officially opened for cancer trials
“For the first time in state history, qualifying cancer patients will have the opportunity to access promising investigational therapies here in Hawai‘i, without traveling thousands of miles to medical centers on the U.S. mainland,” said Dr. Naoto T. Ueno, medical director of the new center.
State hires contractor to build monument memorializing deadly Hanapēpē labor strike more than a century ago
Construction starts Sept. 1, and it’s expected to be completed by February 2027.
$7M to support community-led stewardship across Hawaiʻi
This funding initiative will invest in projects focused on five moku (district) and hui (group of) moku: Kona Kauaʻi, Waiʻanae (Oʻahu), Molokaʻi, Central Maui and Kohala (Hawaiʻi Island).
Third quarter Hawaiʻi annual business reports due
Businesses registered in the third quarter — July through September — can now file their annual reports, which must be filed by midnight Sept. 30 to avoid a late filing penalty fee.
