Hawai‘i News
Missing Washington State woman located and safe
The Kaua‘i Police Department thanks the public for its assistance in locating Jessica Rose Lucero.
Cooperation on stewardship of forest and crop lands spans more than 125 years in Hawai‘i
Although two separate state departments exist today, the Department of Land and Natural Resources and the Department of Agriculture continue to maintain similar land stewardship principles that complement one another.
Kauaʻi Island Utility Co-op asks state for rate increase
The increase is designed to provide the co-op with about a 9.42% increase in its electric revenues.
Search ends for California man who went missing while swimming Christmas Day at ‘Anini Beach
The search for 56-year-old Prakash Shroff was suspended Wednesday afternoon after a four-day effort by land, air and sea to find him.
Just days left to comment about proposed use of mosquito ‘birth control’ to combat avian malaria
The public has until Friday, Dec. 30, to comment on a request from the state to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for an emergency exemption from the federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act.
Emergency relief period extended in response to Hawai‘i Life Flight accident in waters between Maui and Big Island
The governor extended the disaster emergency relief period through Jan. 6, 2023.
DLNR recruits fill two drop-off boxes for annual Toys for Tots drive
The 42 men and women of recruit class 22-01 collected more than 80 new toys, books and games for the annual toy drive.
Documentary now available about history of Ka’u coffee on Big Island
Short interviews with Ka‘u coffee growers on the Big Island share what it took to create an award-winning coffee while establishing Ka‘u as a premiere coffee region.
Hawaiʻi lumber association to dissolve after saying it accomplished its mission
The association was founded in 2003 during a time of uncertainty in Hawaiʻi’s lumber industry, when lumber professionals were struggling to compete with other building material businesses.
Senate committee releases public briefings schedule for Hawaiʻi State budget
The purpose of the public briefings is to provide the space for state and county agencies to present their budget requests to the Ways and Means committee prior to the start of the 2023 Hawaiʻi State legislative session.
Farm animal sanctuary on Big Island receives accredited status
The Magical Creatures Sanctuary opened in 2018 in Laupāhoehoe and is home to more than 90 animals who were saved from slaughter, rescued from neglect, have special needs, or were orphaned or injured in the wild.
Volcano Watch: What do earthquakes reveal?
Often, the earliest signs of volcanic unrest, before lava is seen, are provided by earthquake activity occurring deeper within the Earth than where other volcano monitoring capabilities can reach.
A White Christmas for the Big Island at the mountain summits
It snows every year in Hawaiʻi at the summits of the state’s three tallest mountains, but almost never below 9,000 feet.
Big Island vigil for Hawaiʻi Life Flight crew members who were never found
At Old Kona Airport Beach Park on the Big Island, a flight nurse, a paramedic and a pilot were mourned during a sunset vigil.
WATCH: Crews plow Maunakea Access Road
Maunakea Rangers from the University of Hawai‘i at Hilo for Maunakea Stewardship plowed snow on the road to the summit today.
Fishing closed for 2023 at Waikīkī-Diamond Head Shoreline Fisheries Management Area
TheWaikīkī-Diamond Head Shoreline Fisheries Management Area is closed to fishing during odd-numbered years.
Police seek help finding missing Big Island man who is known to visit Kaua‘i
Authorities renew their request for the public’s assistance in locating Gary Silva-Evangelista, who was reported as missing.
It’s a Winter Wonderland on Big Island’s Maunakea; but roads are unsafe
The University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo Center for Maunakea Stewardship expects the road to the summit will remain closed for at least the next couple of days.
Information to know about upcoming 32nd Hawaiʻi State Legislature
The first session of the 32nd Hawaii State Legislature begins at 10 a.m. on Jan. 18, 2023.
Gov. Green’s executive budget includes healthcare and homelessness priority items
“As a physician, I see the dire need for healthcare. … We need to take a multi-pronged and holistic approach to address our healthcare worker shortage and access to high-quality care,” said Gov. Josh Green, M.D.
