Hawai‘i News

New project aims to revive the vital ecosystems of coral reefs amid rising marine heatwaves and invests in educating future natural resource managers.

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.

Hawaiʻi’s economy is cautiously recovering from last year’s mild recession, spurred by modest gains in employment and construction, despite ongoing challenges.

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.

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.

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 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.

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 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.

The judge is a graduate of Kapa‘a High School.

Hawaiʻi’s Hale Kamaʻāina program is desigined to break down barriers for aspiring homeowners by offering a chance at 30-year fixed-rate mortgages with interest rates as low as 5.4%.

The master lease of lands atop the Big Island mountain is set to expire Dec. 31, 2033.

A new $4.6 million coral reef restoration project leverages research into the environmental, genetic drivers of heat-tolerant corals.

The course combines hands-on experience and business insight, enhancing Native Hawaiian economic resilience and contributing to a sustainable food system.

UH Mānoa application process becomes more accessible for some international students with new microsites in Japanese, Vietnamese, Simplified Chinese, and English for Indian students.

After backlash from travelers, airline industry groups and others, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security reversed its plans to suspend TSA PreCheck during the partial government shutdown.

This appointment is subject to confirmation by the Hawaiʻi State Senate.

There will be no picket lines today as the union and employer finalize return-to-work agreements.

The Native Hawaiian Chamber of Commerce is hosting an workshop focused on federal contracting, opportunities for Native Hawaiian organizations in Honolulu on Friday, Feb. 27.

Matson is absorbing more shipping costs this year for the Hawaiʻi Foodbank to serve nearly a third of local households experiencing food insecurity.