Hawai‘i News
Hōkūleʻa voyaging canoe to start Alaska Heritage Sail in Juneau
On Friday morning, the Hōkūleʻa voyaging canoe will embark on the first leg of the Alaska Heritage Sail, from Juneau to Yakutat.
Recruitment to open for state conservation enforcement officers
This job recruitment, for full-time, permanent positions, will be advertised on the State of Hawai‘i jobs website.
Hirono introduces Extinction Prevention Act to protect imperiled wildlife, plants
Senator Mazie K. Hirono is a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee. She introduced the Act ahead of Endangered Species Day.
Senate passes Hirono resolution recognizing May as AANHPI Heritage Month
Companion legislation was introduced by Rep. Judy Chu, who – like Sen. Hirono – sits on the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus.
Hirono leads My Body, My Data Act to protect reproductive, sexual health data
The My Body, My Data Act is legislation to create a new national standard to protect reproductive and sexual health data.
Motorcycle Safety month shows uptick in rider-involved fatalities
Of the 33 fatalities, 22 of the riders were not properly licensed. Preliminary toxicology results reveal that 18 of the riders tested positive for alcohol, drugs, or a combination of both.
Following sexual abuse, misconduct reports, Hirono, others call for review of JROTC
“The more than 500,000 students participating in JROTC programs across the country should be safe and protected in their programs,” said Senator Mazie K. Hirono.
Hawai‘i micro-grant program for small-scale agriculture opens
A total of $2 million is available for this year’s program which was provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture under the 2018 Farm Bill.
‘Aloha Always Wins’ children’s program, book addresses bullying in 300 Hawai‘i schools
The “Choose Aloha” Program teaches keiki to choose love, not hate, bullying, self-harm or suicidal ideation.
University of Hawai‘i receives $1M to create Climate-Resilient Food Innovation Network
UH received a $1 million, 24-month award as part of the first-ever U.S. National Science Foundation Regional Innovation Engines Development Awards.
Anonymous tipster takes photos of couple with dog too close to Hawaiian monk seal
An anonymous tipster provided the Hawai’i State Department of Land and Natural Resources with photographs taken last week that show a couple posing and their dog too close to a Hawaiian monk seal on a beach within the Ka‘ena Point State Park in Honolulu County.
University of Hawai‘i Law School ranks among nation’s top programs
The William Richardson Law School earned its high marks in environmental law and part-time law programs.
Student filmmakers of Hawai‘i to showcase coastal stewardship short films on May 15
This showcase celebrates young filmmakers in Hawai’i who are passionate about coastal stewardship, video production and most importantly making a difference in their community.
Hawai‘i lawmakers pass two energy efficiency policies
HB 192, introduced by Rep. Nicole Lowen, transitions the state from selling fluorescent light bulbs to more efficient LED bulbs beginning in January 2025.
HomeAid Hawaiʻi selects Kimo Carvalho as executive director
Kimo Carvalho has been chosen to lead HomeAid Hawaiʻi as its executive director.
Schatz, Rounds reintroduce bill protecting veterans’ education benefits
The bipartisan legislation would improve veterans’ access to information about higher education and allow the Department of Veterans Affairs to restore benefits that veterans use at schools subject to civil enforcement.
Small Business Council of America awards Congressman Case
The Small Business Council of America is a national, non-profit organization representing 100,000 privately held and family-owned businesses.
Planet swallowed by ‘Death Star’ provides insight into Earth’s demise in 5 billion years
With the help of the W. M. Keck Observatory atop Maunakea on the Big Island, astronomers for the first time have observed direct evidence for a scenario they already knew happens throughout the universe — an aging star engulfing planets on inner orbits around it.
UH researchers discover hammerhead sharks hold their breath to stay warm on deep hunts
Researchers at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa published their discovery in Science that scalloped hammerhead sharks hold their breath for warmth while diving deep to hunt for prey.
Schatz meets with Native Hawaiian farmers to discuss Farm Bill priorities
The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, commonly known as the Farm Bill, modifies several Department of Agriculture programs.
