Hawaii News
Hawai‘i lawmakers in Washington introduce measure celebrating Mahina ‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i
“This February, we celebrate Mahina ‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i and the people, schools and programs that work every day to preserve the Hawaiian language and culture. The resurgence of the Hawaiian language not only serves as a model for indigenous communities around the world, but also as an example of the strength and resilience of the Hawaiian community.” — U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz of Hawai‘i
UH Cancer Center and The Queen’s Health Systems will provide oncology services and research under one roof
Queen’s oncology services will integrate into the Cancer Center’s cutting-edge research space, providing cancer care and early phase clinical trial research and treatment in one place.
Perpetuating the language worldwide: ‘What Makes Us Human?’ gets Hawaiian adaptation
“I Kanaka Mai I Ke Aha?” makes its debut during Mahina ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi, or Hawaiian Language Month, reinforcing the significance of ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi as a living language.
Eruptive activity returns to Kīlauea summit as Episode 11 of ongoing eruption begins
Newest episode of ongoing eruption in the caldera of the Big Island volcano began just before 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, with lava fountaining to more than 200 feet about 30 minutes later.
Input needed for Kauaʻi’s long-range transportation plan
Online public meetings are scheduled from noon to 1 p.m. today and from 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday to gather input from Kaua’i community members and stakeholders.
5,000 students throughout Hawaiʻi dive into history with unique curriculum
Students participating in the 8 statewide Hawaiʻi History Day fairs are tasked with producing projects about historical or civic events relating to this year’s theme “Rights and Responsibilities.”
Major airlines partner with the state to pilot a program digitizing the agricultural declaration form
The digital form gives passengers a more efficient way to complete the form and modernizes Hawaiʻi’s biosecurity efforts.
College students learn Korean natural farming techniques on Hawai‘i Island
Some graduates are now actively revitalizing Hawai‘i farmlands with environmentally friendly methods.
Hawaiʻi Small Business Capital Program awarded $20 million in federal funding
The infusion of money from the US Treasury brings total federal support to $40.3 million.
UH Mānoa names first-ever director of Health Sciences Institute
The Health Sciences Institute was created to expand the healthcare workforce, reduce health disparities and address emerging health threats.
UH Mānoa team awarded for creating an AI system that detects, prevents car crashes
The Intersection Safety Challenge encourages teams to develop intersection safety systems that utilize emerging technologies to mitigate unsafe conditions at roadway intersections.
Volunteers count humpback whale sightings across Hawaiian Islands
On Kaua‘i, the total number of whales observed during the day’s count on Saturday was 321.
Volcano Watch: What happens beneath the surface doesn’t always stay beneath the surface
Captivating lava fountains burst from either one or both of the vents during each eruptive episode. However, as fascinating as those episodes are, scientists at the U.S. Geological Survey Hawaiian Volcano Observatory are equally as interested in what’s happening beneath the surface between episodes.
UH Mānoa team awarded for creating an AI system that detects, prevents car crashes
The Intersection Safety Challenge encourages teams to develop intersection safety systems that utilize emerging technologies to mitigate unsafe conditions at roadway intersections.
A new mortgage program will help Native Hawaiian families stay rooted in Hawaiʻi
The Office of Hawaiian Affairs helps to make home ownership possible with a mortgage program offering a low down payment option, a below market interest
rate, and a no mortgage insurance requirement.
Volunteer coaches sought for First Tee – Hawai‘i on Kaua‘i
First Tee – Hawai‘i is looking for individuals to serve as mentors and role models to kids and teens in the program, the Hawai‘i State Junior Golf Association announced in a press release Wednesday.
Green puts out word that Hawaiʻi is now hiring as federal job cuts continue
Governor signs executive order implementing Operation Hire Hawaiʻi, a targeted outreach initiative that expedites the state hiring process, fast-tracking qualified candidates into job opportunities throughout the islands.
Green attending National Governors Association 2025 Winter Meeting in nation’s capital
Hawaiʻi’s doctor governor also while he’s in Washington will have a conversation with Pew Chartiable Trusts that will cover a range of policies that can support health and well-being.
‘One Love Day’ proclaimed in Hawaiʻi to honor the late Bob Marley
Gov. Josh Green’s proclamation honors Marley’s incredible musical legacy and his 80th birthday. Marley’s ‘ohana, including his sons Julian and Ky-Mani, were there for the signing.
Kaua‘i couple makes freshest matcha in Hawai‘i with state’s only traditional mill
Married couple Govinda Rubin and Sayuri Handa mill and serve organic matcha grown in the ancient Japanese tea village of Wazuka.
