Hawaii News
Hawai‘i State House amends, approves 77 senate bills
Measures passed by the house today include bills relating to electronic smoking devices, child welfare services, and more.
Integrated Hawai‘i Pacific Hydrogen Hub applies for federal funding
Hawai‘i State Energy Office leads broad consortium to obtain federal support for regional clean hydrogen hub
Creator of double-gourd drums for ancient hula at Merrie Monarch’s craft fair
Using ipu grown at his farm, Kalim Smith builds ipu heke, a double-gourd drum, and ipu heke ‘ole, a single gourd drum, which are used in ancient hula.
Measles infection identified in O‘ahu international traveler
The Department of Health has been able to identify those with known exposure to the case.
Kanu Hawai‘i expands annual volunteerism celebration with Volunteer Month 2023
Most of the more than 800 events held during Volunteer Month have an environmental and cultural stewardship focus.
Travelers to Merrie Monarch reminded again of ʻōhiʻa quarantine
Anyone who violates the quarantine rule may be charged with a misdemeanor and fined not less than $100 with a maximum fine of $10,000.
New leadership at national landmark known for large Hawaiian archives
Hawaiian Mission Houses Historic Site and Archives new executive director promises to grow the museum’s digital archives capacities.
The history of the world renowned Merrie Monarch Festival
The Merrie Monarch Festival began in 1964 as a way to boost the economy of Hawaiʻi island through tourism, but the event has come to serve a far greater purpose: perpetuating Hawaiian culture.
60th Annual Merrie Monarch Festival returns to Big Island; all you need to know
Hawai‘i News Now – KFVE, the Merrie Monarch Festival’s official broadcaster, will carry the events live on-air and online each night, as well as include special coverage during newscasts and on streaming platforms and social media.
Kaua‘i High alum to host ‘keiki Oscars’ featuring multiple Garden Isle finalists
Kaua‘i High School alum and news anchor Dillon Ancheta will preside over the “keiki Oscars.”
Hawai‘i conservation, game bird stamp winners announced
Alvin Galvez and Lauren Trangmar won the conservation and game bird categories, respectively, for the 2023-2024 Hawai‘i Wildlife Conservation and Game Bird Stamp Art Contest.
Registration for Hawai‘i Tourism Authority’s spring update now open
The full-day update is an opportunity to learn about the latest news, insights and activities related to tourism in Hawaiʻi.
Black holes on collision course discovered through Mauna Kea Observatories
“What this discovery gives is an insight into the dynamic, often violent early histories of galaxies,” a Keck Observatory scientist said.
Sex Abuse Treatment Center, partners rally at Hawai‘i State Capitol
Tuesday’s sign-waving event featured Sex Abuse Treatment Center partners including Honolulu’s Department of the Prosecuting Attorney, police and more.
Gov. Green declares April is Native Hawaiian Plant Month
Several plant species previously thought extinct were rediscovered through field surveys last year – including one on Kaua‘i.
Hawai‘i AG wants more access to birth control coverage
Attorney General Anne Lopez has signed a letter addressed to the Biden Administration, which calls for the elimination of Trump-era policies.
Hawaiian girl to play Lilo in Disney’s live-action adaptation of ‘Lilo & Stitch’
Big Island girl Maia Keahola will play Lilo in the live-action adaptation of Disney’s 2002 animated film “Lilo & Stitch.”
New site launched by Hawai‘i Tourism Authority shares Destination Management progress
The new “Holomua” website features progress reports, updates, stories and more.
Monthly siren, emergency alert system test set for April in Hawaiʻi
The all-hazard Statewide Outdoor Warning Siren System for Hawaiʻi is set for April 3 at 11:45 a.m.
Hawaiʻi Gov. Green signs transparency, accountability bills into law
Gov. Josh Green last week signed seven “Good Government” bills into Hawaiʻi state law to advance the goals of ethics, lobbying and campaign spending laws in Hawai‘i.
