Hawaii News
Native Hawaiians face higher rates of accelerated biological aging, UH study finds
A new study has discovered Native Hawaiians experience higher accelerated biological aging in comparison to White and Japanese American residents.
State studies feasibility of volunteer-led natural solutions for beach erosion
Volunteer efforts to restore an eroding shoreline in Windward Oʻahu are being observed for a new feasibility commissioned by the Hawaiʻi Climate Change Commission, DLNR, UH Sea Grant, and Oʻahu MPO, in contract with Sea Engineering.
Surfrider Kauaʻi continues focus on marine debris following release of annual report
The Surfrider Kauaʻi chapter removed 39,581 pounds of marine debris from beaches around the island, and 10,200 pounds of land-based trash, for a total of 49,788 pounds in 2023.
Marine Protected Areas producing more ‘trophy-size’ fish, UH report says
Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) are having a positive spillover effect, producing more “trophy-size” fish just outside of the fully protected areas, and the effect is growing stronger over time.
Next weekend: Tahitian dancers from across the globe to compete at Heiva i Kaua‘i festival
The two-day event will feature solo and group dance performances, drumming and a fire knife contest.
Big Island’s Hawaiian Volcano Observatory, Jaggar Museum demolished
The observatory’s tower on the edge of the Kīlauea caldera inside Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park will be demolished today after work was postponed from Thursday. It is the last remnants of the former observatory and museum complex that was closed after it was damaged beyond repair in 2018 during the 2018 eruption, lava flow and summit eruption of the Big Island volcano.
State awarded $4.9M Apprenticeship Expansion Grant to support teacher workforce
This funding will be used to support Hawaiʻi’s teacher workforce by creating the first statewide registered apprenticeship program for K-12 teachers. The program will enable approximately 142 aspiring educators to ‘earn and learn’ while obtaining their bachelor’s degrees at no cost, avoiding student loans.
Seismic activity continues to rattle Kīlauea volcano’s upper East Rift Zone
According to Hawaiian Volcano Observatory, the seismicity and elevated ground deformation rates suggests magma may be slowly moving out of the summit storage region.
Recent brush fires ‘normal’ for Kauaʻi fire season
According to recent data from Kaua’i Deputy Fire Chief Roger Mills, there have been a total of 122 brush fires so far in 2024. That can be compared to 196 brush fires in all of 2023, 262 in 2022, 211 in 2021, and 193 in 2020.
‘Huge’ gust of wind, ‘bang’ preceded fatal helicopter crash off Kaua‘i; underwater search discovers partial wreckage
The US Coast Guard conducted an underwater search using side scan sonar technology.
Nonprofit organizes statewide sign waving against human trafficking
The sign-waving initiative aims to unite the community in raising awareness about human trafficking and exploitation, shedding light on the critical issues that affect countless individuals globally.
Kaua‘i Agency on Elderly Affairs to host Disaster Preparedness and Wellness Fair on July 25
During the fair, short informational sessions will be held in the Līhu‘e Civic Center’s Moikeha rooms A and B.
Officials suspect arson in Koke‘e brush fire
Additionally, a small brush that ignited in Waimea above Panini Place on Monday afternoon is also suspected to be arson.
As temperatures rise, heat awareness campaign launches to inform Hawai‘i residents and visitors of health risks
2023 was the hottest year on record with unprecedented heat waves and heat-related illnesses.
Update: Kīlauea alert level drops back to advisory
Earthquake activity and ground deformation in the Big Island volcano’s upper East Rift Zone began to spike at about 3:30 a.m., indicating the likely movement of magma under the subsurface.
Battle against rapid ‘ōhi‘a death continues statewide 10 years after first discovery
While the community’s attention to preventing the spread of ROD in forests has waned somewhat with other crises taking front stage, ROD remains an urgent issue.
Kaua‘i Shrimp acquired by O‘ahu-based company Aloun Farms
Kaua‘i Shrimp produces over half a million pounds of Pacific white leg shrimp every year.
Lydgate Farms – premier chocolate grower of Kaua‘i – opens first store in Kapa‘a
Visitors to the Kapa‘a store, located in the historic Shido Building, will be treated to a variety of free samples.
National Weather Service: Tides to combine with lunar cycle Tuesday, causing minor coastal flooding on Kaua‘i
The National Weather Service has reported coastal flooding will coincide with the daily peak tide during Tuesday afternoon.
Democratic Party of Hawai‘i reacts to President Biden’s decision to step down from 2024 race
“We respect this decision and thank him for his decades of service to the people of America, officials stated.
