Hawaii News
‘We were getting approval’: Momoa knew ‘Chief of War’ was going down right path being blessed by special geological event
One of the actor, director and producer’s favorite scenes in the show’s first season is in the finale, when a volcano erupts — and Mauna Loa on the Big Island erupted for the first time in nearly 40 years at the same time they were filming the epic battle.
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Aotearoa-bound: Hōkūleʻa, Hikianalia depart Rarotonga on open ocean crossing
The traditional double-hulled voyaging canoes departed the Cook Islands the afternoon of Oct. 21 on the next leg of their Moananuiākea Voyage; they will be on the water for the next 2 weeks before making landfall in New Zealand for just the third time in 40 years.
UH Cancer Center researchers uncover treatable form of mesothelioma
University of Hawaiʻi Cancer Center researchers have identified variant of mesothelioma that responds well to treatment, offering patients renewed hope compared to the typical forms of the disease.
Hawaiʻi joins mission to preserve Pacific biodiversity through biobanking
Hawaiʻi is now at the center of a global “biobanking” network that will collect and store biological samples of endangered species for wildlife conservation purposes.
VIDEO: Schatz says it’s not about money, there’s enough — just not enough for you
Hawai’i Democrat called on Republicans to work with Democrats to save millions of Americans from seeing higher health care costs if the government doesn’t reopen.
Game bird hunting season opens Nov. 1 for 2025-26 — are you ready?
Review the full announcement regarding each island’s specific rules and regulations for hunting units, hunting days, available game bird species and other special announcements.
New momentum behind Kaiser nurses, health care professionals after 5-day strike
Thousands of frontline caregivers will return to the bargaining table Oct. 28-29 backed by community support and a national patient safety mandate.
Kurt Suzuki of Maui to become first MLB manager from Hawaiʻi — for Los Angeles Angels
Kurt Suzuki, a 2001 graduate from Mauiʻs Baldwin High School, will become the first MLB manager from Hawai’i when he takes command of the Los Angeles Angels.
Endangered snails transferred to Bishop Museum’s Pūpū Ola: Kāhuli Captive Rearing Research Center
The public will be able to view these rare snails for the first time during Bishop Museum’s 4th Annual Kāhuli Festival on Oct. 25.
100th public pre-K classroom opens in Hawaiʻi, advancing universal access for keiki
Hawaiʻi celebrated a major milestone toward making preschool accessible to all keiki with the opening of the state’s 100th public pre-kindergarten classroom.
Federal SNAP work requirement changes to begin Nov. 1; guidance and resources offered
Under the new federal law, those affected must complete an average of 80 hours per month (20 hours per week) in qualifying work or training activity. Acceptable activities include paid or self-employment, volunteer service with a government or nonprofit organization, or participation in job training programs such as SNAP Employment and Training, or services at American Job Centers.
Hyundai Hope on Wheels, local Hyundai dealers make $160K impact to keiki cancer care
Nonprofit recently made a significant investment in the future of cancer care for children in Hawai‘i, gifting the funds to Kapi‘olani Medical Center for Women & Children, the only full-service women’s and children’s hospital in the state.
Increased biosecurity urged to protect birds from highly pathogenic avian influenza
The migratory season for birds through the Pacific flyway is ongoing and there has been a multi-agency effort to monitor and conduct surveillance activities, as well as to prevent spread of the virus when and where possible.
Magnitude-4.2 quake off Big Island felt as far away as Waimea on Kauaʻi
The quake struck at close to 8:30 a.m. Sunday 11 miles northwest of Kalaʻoa at a depth of 27 miles, offshore of Hawaiʻi Island’s west side and near Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport.
Families impacted by gov’t shutdown encouraged to apply for free school meals
“We encourage impacted families to reach out and take advantage of the resources and benefits available,” said State Superintendent of Schools Keith Hayashi.
Lava geysers hit new heights during Episode 35 of Kīlauea eruption; one fountains to nearly 1,500 feet
“These would be the highest single fountain and highest pair of fountains seen during this eruption,” said Hawaiian Volcano Observatory in a status update for the Big Island volcano at 10:05 p.m. Friday.
Kīlauea erupts with twin lava fountains again in another spectacular show for Episode 35
Latest eruptive activity of the ongoing episodic eruption of the Big Island volcano began at just after 8 p.m. with sustained molten rock geysers already at 500 feet high from the north vent and rapidly increasing in height.
Man arrested after illegal firework explodes under parked car in Kīlauea
A 24-year-old Kīlauea resident was arrested after an illegal firework detonated beneath a parked car, triggering safety alarms and a police response on Thursday.
Federal employees whose jobs threatened by gov’t shutdown get help from Hawai‘i Community Lending
If a federal employee loses their job because of the shutdown, they might qualify for a forbearance on their home loan that would temporarily allow them to stop making payments.
Kaua‘i communities to gather for No Kings/No Dictators protest on Saturday
Protests are scheduled in Princeville and Līhu‘e.
