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Gov. Green forms committee to guide him in discussions on Hawai‘i military-leased lands
Mostly made up of Native Hawaiians, the committee encompasses individuals from state government and the private sector.
Green Fee Advisory Council to give update about project evaluation, recommendations
Online registration now open for the Nov. 20 webinar; the council is now reviewing the more than 600 ideas submitted from individuals and from other avenues for possible Green Fee funded projects.
UPDATE: All ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula products now recalled because of botulism threat
The manufacturer recalled all batches of the product, which was sold in Hawai‘i at retailers such as Target and Safeway, including 24-ounce cans and 0.6-ounce individual serve packets. U.S. Food and Drug Administration is investigating.
Community input sought for Statewide Historic Preservation Plan update
The plan is meant to guide preservation priorities, partnerships and strategies around Hawaiʻi through 2034 — public input is vital to ensure it reflects the voices and values of Hawaiʻi residents.
Did you know? Diabetes increases risk of blindness, serious eye diseases
Hawaiian Eye Center raising awareness and urging prevention during Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month.
Update: Advisory remains in place for Kauaʻi, Niʻihau east shores as high surf persists
National Weather Service cancels advisory for north-facing shores, but eastern shorelines can still expect to see large breakers from 9 to 12 feet increasing to 10 to 14 feet Wednesday (Nov. 12).
ʻŌlelo to broadcast, stream Office of Hawaiian Affairs committee, board meetings
Broadcast and streaming of meetings conducted elsewhere throughout the islands — not just from the Office of Hawaiian Affairs boardroom on O‘ahu — also will be allowed, such as recent sessions at University of Hawai‘i at Hilo’s College of Hawaiian Language.
State seeks applicants to Public Utilities Commission
Public Utilities Commission Chair Leo Asuncion Jr. will be leaving his position on Nov. 17.
Kauaʻi surfing icon Rochelle Ballard inducted into Hawaiʻi Waterman Hall of Fame
The Outrigger Duke Kahanamoku Foundation also honored surfing pioneer Patti Paniccia and paddling champions Johnny “Johnny Mac” McCandless and Lauren Spalding.
Hawaiian Council administering emergency aid to Native Hawaiians impacted by federal shutdown
This $6.1 million in emergency funding is designed to reach Native Hawaiian households that are most at risk and may not qualify for other state or federal assistance.
Trump administration demands Hawaiʻi, other states ‘undo’ SNAP payments made for November
Hawaiʻi was one of several states to make the SNAP payments for November before the U.S. Supreme Court temporarily paused two rulings ordering emergency funds be used for the food program during the federal shutdown.
UH college student joining Antarctica expedition with polar explorer Robert Swan
In 20 days, UH Mānoa sophomore Eric Gee will be joining legendary polar explorer Robert Swan on an expedition to Antarctica to show the world why it is a critical resource that needs to be protected.
$6.1M OHA emergency relief funds to help Native Hawaiians impacted by fed gov’t shutdown
“When Hawaiians help Hawaiians, our aloha and pilina deepen,” said Office of Hawaiian Affairs Board of Trustees Chairman Kaialiʻi “Kai” Kahele.
Hirono, colleagues introduce legislation to bar mass layoffs during government shutdown
Current law does not permit agencies to conduct workforce cuts during a lapse in appropriations. This bill reaffirms and makes explicit Congress’ intent that no administration can use a shutdown as a pretext to initiate layoffs.
Līhuʻe Airport awarded grant of more than $51M for runway improvements project
Līhuʻe Airport’s redesigned layout now includes previously absent buffer zones, giving pilots extra room to maneuver during emergencies and lowering the chances of runway overruns. The entire project is aimed at increasing safety.
Hawaiʻi celebrates Arbor Day with annual celebrations encouraging tree growth to sustain communities
There will be tree giveaways, plantings and educational activities happening this month throughout the state — each also highlighting Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green’s formal proclamation of 2025 as Year of Our Community Forests.
UPDATE: 40 major US airports to cut flights by 10%, including Daniel K. Inouye International in Honolulu
The reduction in flights stems from a surge in callouts among the nearly 13,000 air traffic controllers, employed by the FAA, who have been working without pay for five weeks due to the federal government shutdown.
Producers can now apply for compost reimbursement, including transportation costs
The program reimburses agricultural producers for the cost of purchasing compost, including transportation expenses. The deadline to apply is May 1, 2026.
UH study: Dramatic transformation of El Niño because of climate change could reshape weather worldwide
Projections show an abrupt shift within the next 30 to 40 years from irregular El Niño-La Niña cycles to highly regular oscillations, characterized by more dramatic fluctuations in sea surface temperature.
School campuses, properties throughout state now have new regulations for e-bikes
Hawai‘i Department of Education says it made the decision to implement new regulations governing the use of these popular modes of transportation on its sites out of safety concerns for students.
