Hawai‘i News
Applications available for Pacific Century Fellows
The program, modeled after a White House group, is seeking community leaders in Hawai‘i.
Bill to make airports resilient to severe weather introduced by Hawaiʻi Sen. Schatz
U.S. Senators Brian Schatz and Ted Budd introduced legislation to improve airport infrastructure across the country, making them more resilient to severe weather and natural disasters.
Watch: 3 Hawaiian monk seals return to ocean following care on Big Island
Three endangered Hawaiian monk seals have a second chance at life in the ocean after being rehabilitated at a marine hospital, Ke Kai Ola, in Kona on the Big Island.
Almost 9,000 in Hawai‘i haven’t claimed $9.2 million in refunds
Those who haven’t filed their 2019 taxes have until July 17 to receive their unclaimed refunds.
Late Kumu Hula Johnny Lum Ho honored during Merrie Monarch’s Hōʻike Night
The 60th Merrie Monarch Festival kicks off with Hōʻike Night during which generations of dancers of the late Kumu Hula Johnny Lum Ho will honor him.
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.
