Hawai‘i News
Three locations identified as priorities in Hawai‘i Tourism Authority’s draft Destination Management Action Plan for Kaua‘i
Public comment on the draft plans are welcome until 11:59 p.m. today.
Genetics students at University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo visit ‘living laboratory’ traditional Hawaiian fishpond
Students worked with community stewards of Kaumaui, a loko iʻa in the Keaukaha community on the south side of Hilo Bay on the Big Island, to help with restoration and preservation efforts and collect water samples for DNA testing back on campus as part of their semester-long experiment.
Hawai‘i State Junior Golf Association announces membership registration
Junior golfers throughout Hawai‘i are invited to tee up and join a competitive and educational tournament schedule designed to develop skills on and off the course; the 2026 Spring season opens March 14-15 at Wailuā Golf Course on Kaua‘i, with a tournament for juniors ages 14 years old and younger.
More than 1,900 humpbacks observed during second Sanctuary Ocean Count, Great Whale Count of 2026
Data was collected Feb. 28 from 46 sites throughout the main Hawaiian Islands; a total of 1,935 whales were observed throughout all islands, down just 12 whales from February 2025.
University of Hawaiʻi Cancer Center cyberattack possibly exposes personal info
The records contain Social Security numbers and driver’s license numbers, mostly from Hawaiʻi driver’s license records collected in 2000 from Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation and City and County of Honolulu voter registration records collected in 1998 — both times when identifiers were usually Social Security numbers.
University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo preparing Hawaiʻi’s ʻōlelo educators to fill gaps in growing immersion programs
Mākaʻimoku is director of the Kahuawaiola Indigenous Teacher Education Program within the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo Ka Haka ʻUla O Keʻelikōlani College of Hawaiian Language; she reshaped the program to expand access and is now driven to reach even more future educators.
Washington lawmakers from Hawai‘i share reactions to attack on Iran by U.S., Israel
Perhaps as expected, Congress is divided largely along party lines in reaction to the strikes on multiple sites in the capital of Tehran and other locations throughout Iran, with Democrats calling it ‘a war of choice’ that required approval from Congress and Republicans toeing the party line and supporting President Donald Trump’s actions.
13 lane closures scheduled during week of Feb. 28-March 6 on Kaua‘i state roadways
Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice. All projects are weather permitting.
University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo scholar takes closer look at musical lexicon in celebration of Hawaiian Language Month
Nicholas ‘Kealiʻi’ Lum uses social media to unpack poetic soul of Hawaiian music, uncovering unique phrases that make songs distinct.
‘Milestone of inclusion’: Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park on Big Island welcomes first disabled artist-in-residence
Tennessee resident Houston Vandergriff, who was born with Down syndrome, hopes his photographs and advocacy will inspire others to live life to the fullest and to live life with compassion.
Former Maui police officer sentenced to 5 years in prison for unjustified tasing
FBI investigated the case based on a referral from the Maui Police Department.
$4.6 million American Samoa coral reef restoration project will be collaborative effort
New project aims to revive the vital ecosystems of coral reefs amid rising marine heatwaves and invests in educating future natural resource managers.
University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa leads virus research to battle coconut rhinoceros beetles
A virus infects coconut rhinoceros beetles from the inside, weakening and killing them before they reach adulthood. Therefore, by targeting larvae, the virus can suppress beetle populations with time while minimizing harm to non-target species.
UHERO forecast: Hawaiʻi’s growth remains sluggish as economy emerges from recession
Hawaiʻi’s economy is cautiously recovering from last year’s mild recession, spurred by modest gains in employment and construction, despite ongoing challenges.
Complete online Mauna Kea community survey now to be sure your voice is heard
The survey closes today; Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority — in its final stage of gathering public input for a new Comprehensive Management Plan for the Big Island mauna — encourages the public to participate to help ensure Mauna Kea is protected for future generations.
Volcano Watch: Mauna Loa volcano on Big Island has lessons to teach during quiet times
Mauna Loa’s Volcano Alert Level is at Normal and Hawaiian Volcano Observatory expects to see changes such as increased seismicity or gas emissions before any future eruption; keeping a close eye on the volcanoes even during quiet times can teach important lessons that will inform our interpretations and decisions as conditions change.
Application period opens March 2 for free 2026-27 public pre-kindergarten program
Executive Office on Early Learning pre-K program provides high-quality education and support during a critical stage of development for children ages 3 and 4 years old.
The Garden Isle’s monthly all-hazard siren test scheduled for March 2
The Hawaiʻi Statewide Alert and Warning System will conduct its monthly test of the Emergency Alert System and outdoor sirens at 11:45 a.m. on March 2.
State invites residents to share thoughts about future land transportation needs
Public meetings to discuss Hawai’i Department of Transportation Statewide Long-range Land Transportation Plan begin March 10; Kauaʻi Long-Range Land Transportation Plans meetings are March 11.
University of Hawaiʻi scientists discover 10 new species of Hawaiian leaf-roller moths
University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience researchers also identified seven new groups of the native moths, which is a much more rare event that the discovery of a new species.
