Hawai‘i News
Clintons stop at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park during visit to Big Island
The former President Bill Clinton and the former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton visited Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park with their daughter Chelsea and her family, along with a security team.
What’s your favorite extraterrestrial event in 2023? Take Kauaʻi Now’s 30-second poll
In 2023 there have been some extraterrestrail events spied from Earth that have had the public, internet and social media buzzing. What was your favorite?
63% of Hawaiʻi voters support $50 annual ‘green fee’ for tourists, survey finds
The proposed $50 annual green fee for visitors would fund conservation efforts across Hawaiʻi.
UPDATE: Salvage ship to try again to move grounded luxury yacht along Maui coastline
It’s estimated another 20 to 30 feet of movement seaward will be needed before the luxury yacht is clear of the rocky coastline just outside the Honolua-Mokulē’ia Marine Life Conservation District on Maui.
Hawaiian hawk’s behaviors, range being researched on Hawaiʻi Island
Researches are studying the ‘io, which is one of two raptors native to Hawai‘i. The other is Pueo, the Hawaiian short-eared owl.
Gov. Green proclaims 2023 Year of the Kāhuli, a little snail with a big importance in Hawaiʻi
In the past, Hawaiʻi had 750 different species of kāhuli. Now, 60% have gone extinct and some entire families have disappeared from the islands.
Video: Red sprites dance over Maunakea on Hawaiʻi Island
On Feb. 5, red sprites briefly — and we mean briefly — danced before the eyes of people watching the Subaru-Asahi Star Camera at the Subaru Telescope atop Maunakea on the Big Island.
Volcano Watch: Kīlauea’s south flank hasnʻt had a slow slip event in 7 years and is overdue
Over the past two decades, scientists and members of the public have anticipated the occurrence of slow slip events on Kīlauea’s south flank.
Grounded luxury yacht on Maui defueled; next is $460,000 plus salvage operation
“Nakoa,” a 94-foot luxury yacht that grounded in a Maui bay now is defueled; and next is a $460,000 plus salvage operation.
6.2 earthquake near Papua New Guinea; no tsunami threat to State of Hawaiʻi
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center confirms there is no tsunami threat to Kauaʻi or the State of Hawaiʻi.
Skunk from cargo ship captured on Big Island by resident trapping mongoose
The skunk was believed to be the one spotted by stevedores at Hilo Harbor on Dec. 7, 2022 while cargo was being unloaded.
Coast Guard, private contractor removed fuel from grounded luxury yacht on Maui
The grounded luxury yacht named “Nakoa” had begun leaking fuel in the Honolua-Mokulē‘ia Bay Marine Life Conservation District on Maui.
Body thought to be that of Kaua‘i murder suspect Kody Gardner found in Kōkeʻe
The Kaua‘i Police Department reports that a dead body thought to be that of 22-year-old Kody Gardner, the suspect of an alleged Feb. 16 murder in Lāwa‘i, was observed by officials Thursday, Feb. 23, in Kōkeʻe. Foul play is not suspected, as preliminary findings suggest Gardner fell from height.
Hawai‘i Tourism Authority updates cultural resource ‘Ma‘ema‘e Toolkit’ for visitors
Since its first edition in 2010, Ma‘ema‘e has evolved from a resource for media to a living toolkit for anyone who has a role in representing Hawai‘i.
Rocky’s monk seal pup born on Waikīkī beach gives birth to her own pup Uʻi Mea Ola
On Jan. 28, 2023, Kaimana gave birth to the first monk seal pup of 2023 in the main Hawaiian Islands. Peak pupping season usually begins in spring, so NOAA Fisheries said this early start is a welcome surprise.
House Rep. introduces resolutions proclaiming Feb. 24 ‘Remember Ukraine Day in Hawaiʻi’
Hawaiʻi Rep. John Mizuno emphasizes that the war in Ukraine has brought to the attention of the entire world the plight of unarmed, innocent Ukrainian civilians who are suffering and being targeted by occupying military forces.
Gov. Green nominates Kali Watson to lead Department of Hawaiian Home Lands
Hawai’i Gov. Josh Green has nominated Kali Watson to reprise his roles as Director of the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands and as Chair of the Hawaiian Homes Commission.
94-foot luxury yacht runs into reef in Maui’s Honolua Bay; salvage plan in works
An estimated 30 coral and live rock were damaged during the initial assessment of the grounded vessel Nakoa.
Research finds Papahānaumokuākea could be lost breeding ground for humpback whales
In 2020, the Wave Glider, a remotely operated surface vehicle equipped with sound recorders, traveled 2,600 miles over 67 days, recording the presence of humpback whales throughout the Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument.
US military confirms reports of balloon that supposedly flew over Hawai‘i
While there has been no official government confirmation of a big white balloon floating over Hawai‘i, pilots received alerts about it Sunday and the U.S. military has confirmed reports of its sighting.
