Hawai‘i News

U.S. congresswoman who represents Hawai‘i’s 2nd Congressional District in Washington, which includes Kaua‘i County, recently came to the West Kaua‘i installation to see firsthand damage from Hurricane Lowell as well as speak with sailors, installation personnel and officials.

Hurricane Lowell recovery continues around Kaua‘i, some of which is still experiencing power outages, without access to some areas and other hazards; 96% of Kaua’i Island Utility Cooperative members had their power back by Saturday night and work continues clearing trees and more in the hardest-hit places, Hawai‘i Department of Land and Natural Resources announced Saturday the limited reopening of some state lands early Monday morning.

Effort includes $467,075 coming to Hawai’i for expansion of community stewardship at restored wetland sites, increasing coordination among agencies, landowners and organizations working on wetland restoration and reducing regulatory barriers for wetland restoration practitioners.

The planet, known as Elias 2-24 b, is still gathering material from the disk of gas and dust surrounding its young host star, allowing scientists to study a giant planet that is growing.

Grants of up to $1,000 are available to Hawai‘i residents impacted by Hurricane/Tropical Storm Lala and Hurricane Lowell, with a Nov. 4 deadline to apply.

Federal spending on Hawaiʻi’s tenant-based rental vouchers — more commonly called Section 8 housing — more than tripled since 2003, even after accounting for inflation; yet, the number of families getting assistance only modestly grew; the reason is simple: Hawaiʻi rents climbed dramatically.

Kauaʻi, Maui and Oʻahu commissioner applicants needed; anyone interested in serving in any of those posts is encouraged to submit an application by the end of 2026, especially for the Kauaʻi and Maui seats to ensure they continue to have voting representation.

There was a decrease in crimes against persons and property and crimes against society, including drug offenses and weapon law violations.

Road resurfacing is scheduled for Ulu Mahi subdivision in Līhuʻe and Menehune Road in Waimea.

Recently, re-inflation of the summit became more unsteady during the ongoing episodic eruption of Kīlauea volcano on the Big Island; now, following the opening of new vents Sept. 14-16 in Halemaʻumaʻu Crater, it appears the behavior of the volcano might have changed.

A series of fraudulent mailers is using Hawaiʻi Green Infrastructure Authority’s name to imply legitimacy in home warranty and mortgage protection scams.

University of Hawaiʻi researchers found that fire ants prefer cooked beef and sunflower seeds over water-packed tuna.

Ariyoshi led Hawaiʻi from 1974 to 1986 and was the state’s third and longest-serving governor. He died in April at age 100.

Through its Stronger Hawaiʻi Initiative, rolling grant funding is still available for readiness, response, recovery and rebuilding after Hurricane Lala

Gov. Josh Green honored individual winners Dr. Darren Lerner (State Manager of the Year) and Jessica Chambers (State Employee of the Year).

The new museum at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa’s Hamilton Library reflects the the often overlooked Deaf history and culture of Hawaiʻi.

An upper level trough is forecast to dig southwest Wednesday night into Thursday, pulling in the remnant moisture; deeper moisture and increasing instability will bring moderate to locally heavy showers, with heaviest rainfall expected in windward and mauka areas.

A potential presence of foreign materials, such as small stones and other hard objects, in the cashew clusters triggered the recall; the product was sold at retailers such as Target and Whole Foods in Hawai‘i.

Recent updates from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa.

The five-year study will follow 1,000 residents to determine whether contaminants can resurface in humans and the environment following wildfires and other disasters.