Hawaii News
Hawaiʻi’s monthly all-hazard siren test scheduled for today at 11:45 a.m.
The siren test will be coordinated with a test of the live audio broadcast segment of the Emergency Alert System.
No tsunami threat to Hawaiʻi from 7.0 magnitude earthquake that struck Philippines
The earthquake struck around 4 a.m., six miles deep in Leyte, Philippines.
New Off-Broadway musical explores the false 2018 missile alert in Hawaiʻi
Hawaiʻi’s 2018 false missile alert is portrayed in an off-Broadway musical that was created from the firsthand account of part-time Kauaʻi resident Holly Doubet.
Chewbacca coral: New deep-sea species spotted in waters off Hawai‘i, Mariana Trench
The coral, Iridogorgia chewbacca, is known for its long, flexible branches and shiny surface and was first seen off Molokaʻi in 2006 and later near the Mariana Trench in 2016.
Leadership changes at Alaska Air Group reflect its plan for the future
Leadership changes at Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air reflects its plan to become a single mainline operating carrier this year.
Scheduled Kaua‘i lane closures on state roadways for Sept. 29 to Oct. 3
Lane closure schedules can change at any time without notice. All projects are weather permitting. Will any of these planned closures impact your commute or fun? Take a look and plan ahead now.
University of Hawaiʻi Mānoa leads global ‘Noah’s Ark’ to safeguard coral reefs
A global alliance is aiming to prevent coral extinction and preserve genetic diversity of coral against climate change through a worldwide network of biorepositories.
Flags to fly at half-staff for victims of a shooting at a Michigan church this morning
A shooting in Grand Blanc, Michigan resulted in at least 2 two deaths and eight injuries, prompting Gov. Josh Green to order U.S. and Hawaiʻi flags to half-staff from Monday morning to Wednesday night.
Free service helps Hawaiʻi residents recover nearly $6 million in life insurance this year
The Life Insurance Policy Locator is an easier process for loved ones and beneficiaries to find life insurance policies during an often stressful or emotional time.
Decades after their deaths in WWII, U.S. Army posthumously commissions 2 Nisei soldiers from Kauaʻi
The seven men, who were killed in action in Europe during World War II while serving in the famed 100th Infantry Battalion/442nd Regimental Combat Team, were denied commissions at the time because of wartime prejudice.
UHERO Forecast: Federal cuts to social safety net will affect tens of thousands of people in Hawaiʻi
The Kaiser Family Foundation projects that 41,000 Hawaiʻi residents will lose Medicaid benefits due to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
Kauaʻi Humane Society waives adoption fees for dogs, cats this weekend, next month
The Kauaʻi Humane Society is battling an overflow of 363 animals and is waiving adoption fees today and tomorrow, with additional fee-free adoption days from October 5-12.
Two food products in Hawaiʻi stores affected by nationwide recall
A nationwide recall of Southwind Foods’ frozen shrimp and Sprout Organics’ Sweet Potato Apple and Spinach pouches due to possible contamination affects products in Hawaiʻi stores.
Volcano Watch: Lava, logs and loose cows; the wild job of HVO technicians
Braving Hawai’i’s dramatic landscapes and unpredictable weather, the dedicated technicians at the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory overcome formidable challenges to maintain critical monitoring systems essential for safeguarding island communities.
Hawaiʻi legacy land conservation program seeking applicants for grants
Since 2006, the Legacy Land Conservation Program has facilitated contributions of more than $65 million to help conserve 32,000 acres on more than 50 properties.
UHERO Forecast: Hawaiʻi headed toward mild recession with U.S. economic outlook deteriorating
In Hawaiʻi, visitor numbers are down, job growth has stalled, and housing activity remains weak, with inflation also expected to rise over the next year.
Gov. Green discusses Hawaiʻi’s community resilience on global stage
Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green shared Hawaiʻi’s strategic insights on boosting community resilience through infrastructure that has allowed the state to be recognized for delivering equitable digital services.
Hawaiʻi Supreme Court will have new acting chief justice with retirement of Recktenwald
Chief Justice Mark E. Recktenwald is stepping down at the end of September due to the state’s mandatory retirement age of 70 for justices and judges.
University of Hawaiʻi campuses recognized in 2026 college rankings
UH Hilo, UH Mānoa and UH West Oʻahu were ranked among the top 1,700 4-year institutions based on 17 measures of academic quality.
Proposed law aims to correct citizenship oversight for adoptees
U.S. Sen. Mazie Hirono from Hawaiʻi is part of bipartisan team reintroducing the Protect Adoptees and American Families Act to grant U.S. citizenship to international adoptees legally adopted as children.
