Hawaii News
Traditional Hawaiian fishponds show resiliency to climate change, study shows
Researchers from the university’s Hawaiʻi Institute of Marine Biology discovered that indigenous aquaculture systems effectively shield fish populations from the negative impacts of climate change, demonstrating resilience and bolstering local food security.
Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia crews arrive in New Zealand for 6-month stay
Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia will remain in Aotearoa for six months, which will allow the canoes to wait out the South Pacific hurricane season before continuing the Moananuiākea Voyage.
State commission approves rate increase for shipping company in Hawai‘i
The Hawai‘i Public Utilities Commission unanimously approved a 25.75% rate increase for the limited liability company, Young Brothers, effective Jan. 1, 2026.
Administration removes coffee tariffs following bipartisan effort led by U.S. representatives Tokuda, Timmons
U.S. representatives Jill Tokuda of Hawaiʻi and William Timmons of South Carolina, co-chairs of the bipartisan Congressional Coffee Caucus, had led a bipartisan letter earlier this year urging the administration to remove coffee from tariffs in an effort to protect American jobs and secure a stable supply chain for the US economy.
Mele Hawaiʻi reimagined: Makuakāne Fellow revitalizing Hawaiian music through use of experimental expression
Nicholas Kealiʻi Lum is weaving tradition and innovation into his in-depth studies of mele at University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo Ka Haka ʻUla O Keʻelikōlani College of Hawaiian Language.
New state Legislature-funded program seeks to feed families, strengthen food security
“By connecting local farms directly to community food systems, the state can reduce its dependence on imports while ensuring that more families have access to fresh, nutritious, Hawaiʻi-grown produce,” said House Majority Caucus Leader Kirstin Kahaloa of Hawaiʻi Island.
Aotearoa officially welcomes Hōkūleʻa, Hikianalia to latest stop on Pacific voyage
The canoes and their crews were greeted Thursday (Nov. 13) with a pōwhiri, or sacred formal Māori ceremony that was expected to celebrate for hours; following a little more than week of public engagements, the waʻa will take 6 months off to wait out South Pacific hurricane season before continuing their voyage.
Volcano Watch: Catching up on Kīlauea; 36 episodes and counting
Fountaining episodes during the past month and a half broke several records for this eruption, including the highest lava fountains, the most volume of lava erupted and the highest rate of lava effusion for this event, which has now lasted more than 10 months.
Gov. Green forms committee to guide him in discussions on Hawai‘i military-leased lands
Mostly made up of Native Hawaiians, the committee encompasses individuals from state government and the private sector.
Green Fee Advisory Council to give update about project evaluation, recommendations
Online registration now open for the Nov. 20 webinar; the council is now reviewing the more than 600 ideas submitted from individuals and from other avenues for possible Green Fee funded projects.
UPDATE: All ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula products now recalled because of botulism threat
The manufacturer recalled all batches of the product, which was sold in Hawai‘i at retailers such as Target and Safeway, including 24-ounce cans and 0.6-ounce individual serve packets. U.S. Food and Drug Administration is investigating.
Community input sought for Statewide Historic Preservation Plan update
The plan is meant to guide preservation priorities, partnerships and strategies around Hawaiʻi through 2034 — public input is vital to ensure it reflects the voices and values of Hawaiʻi residents.
Did you know? Diabetes increases risk of blindness, serious eye diseases
Hawaiian Eye Center raising awareness and urging prevention during Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month.
Update: Advisory remains in place for Kauaʻi, Niʻihau east shores as high surf persists
National Weather Service cancels advisory for north-facing shores, but eastern shorelines can still expect to see large breakers from 9 to 12 feet increasing to 10 to 14 feet Wednesday (Nov. 12).
ʻŌlelo to broadcast, stream Office of Hawaiian Affairs committee, board meetings
Broadcast and streaming of meetings conducted elsewhere throughout the islands — not just from the Office of Hawaiian Affairs boardroom on O‘ahu — also will be allowed, such as recent sessions at University of Hawai‘i at Hilo’s College of Hawaiian Language.
State seeks applicants to Public Utilities Commission
Public Utilities Commission Chair Leo Asuncion Jr. will be leaving his position on Nov. 17.
Kauaʻi surfing icon Rochelle Ballard inducted into Hawaiʻi Waterman Hall of Fame
The Outrigger Duke Kahanamoku Foundation also honored surfing pioneer Patti Paniccia and paddling champions Johnny “Johnny Mac” McCandless and Lauren Spalding.
Hawaiian Council administering emergency aid to Native Hawaiians impacted by federal shutdown
This $6.1 million in emergency funding is designed to reach Native Hawaiian households that are most at risk and may not qualify for other state or federal assistance.
Trump administration demands Hawaiʻi, other states ‘undo’ SNAP payments made for November
Hawaiʻi was one of several states to make the SNAP payments for November before the U.S. Supreme Court temporarily paused two rulings ordering emergency funds be used for the food program during the federal shutdown.
UH college student joining Antarctica expedition with polar explorer Robert Swan
In 20 days, UH Mānoa sophomore Eric Gee will be joining legendary polar explorer Robert Swan on an expedition to Antarctica to show the world why it is a critical resource that needs to be protected.
