Hawai‘i News
New NOAA superintendent for Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument
Eric Roberts, who previously served as deputy superintendent of the Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument since September 2019, now is the new superintendent.
New report finds social worker shortage while need growing in Hawaiʻi
Surveys done by the Healthcare Association of Hawai‘i found 60 open positions for social workers in healthcare settings.
Gov. Green lowers flags to honor Nashville elementary school shooting victims
To honor the shooting victims at a Nashville elementary school, Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green has ordered the U.S. flag and the Hawaiʻi state flag to be flown at half-staff at the State Capitol, all state offices and agencies, and at the Hawaiʻi National Guard.
Stratospheric balloon flying over Big Island part of Project Aether
The aerial anomaly was no soaring cephalopod. It also wasn’t a Chinese spy balloon or Batman looking for his parking spot, as suggested in other social media posts and replies. The reality behind the object’s appearance that spurred all the chatter is far less imaginative than scientific.
Hawaiian cultural icon depicted on commemorative U.S. quarter hits circulation
The image of the late kumu hula Edith Kanakaʻole is printed on the backside of the 25-cent piece as part of a 2023 commemorative series for the American Women Quarters Program by the U.S. Mint.
Check out schedule for 2023 high school graduations
Graduation season is nearly here with ceremonies scheduled in May.
273 whales spotted off Garden Isle on final day of Great Whale Count
A total of 1,121 whales were observed across the state by volunteers for the Great Whale Count on March 25.
Hawai‘i County finally nearing finish line to make all beach parks ADA compliant
Hawai‘i County started identifying and upgrading its parks facilities in 2000. After surveying 240 parks and recreation facilities, 35 were recognized as needing upgrades to provide equitable access.
VIDEO: Kidnapped baby nēnē reunited with parents with help from Big Island family
A nēnē gosling abducted from a Big Island state park in an onion bag is reunited with its parents due to the actions of a family that was enjoying the park.
Hirono takes Pentagon to task about Hawai‘i’s need for a missile defense plan
U.S. Sen. Mazie Hirono on Thursday during a meeting of the Senate Armed Services Committee questioned Gen. Glen VanHerck, commander of the U.S. Northern Command and North American Aerospace Defense Command, about the need for a robust, unified plan for missile defense of Hawai‘i.
State House Majority freshmen highlight several bills that have crossed over to Senate
The freshmen class of the Hawaiʻi House of Representatives Majority came together Thursday to share their experiences since being elected. The group also shared highlights of several bills that crossed over to the state Senate and their personal experiences serving in office settling in at the Capitol in Honolulu.
Volcano Watch: Pele’s hairs are a beautiful hazard on the Big Island
Don’t be fooled. While Pele’s hairs are shiny and elusive, featherlight and golden brown, they are strands of volcanic glass, and they can pose a serious hazard.
Beware: Scammers claiming to be FBI agents using spoofed Hawaiʻi Attorney General phone number
Hawai’i residents should beware of scammers — who call using a spoofed Attorney General phone number nd pretending to be FBI agents — claiming they will be arrested if they don’t immediately pay unpaid fines by using Bitcoin, other cryptocurrency or other methods.
Asian sauces sold in Hawai‘i recalled due to undeclared soy allergen
Mutual Trading Co. Inc., of El Monte, CA, is recalling 60 fl. oz. containers of “Kagome Worcester Sauce,” 10 fl. oz of “Kagome Chuno Sauce,” and 8 g. of “Kagome Take Out Tonkatsu Sauce,” because the package labels do not declare the presence of soy.
Gov. Green signs first bills into law — about felony prosecutions, reproductive rights
Gov. Green signs into law two bills that codify conditions under which felony prosecutions can be initiated within the State of Hawai‘i and provide stronger, clearer protections and better access for reproductive health care services.
Hawaiʻi improving services, rights for disabled on Medicaid as mandated by federal law
Now, all states are required to be compliant with the “Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services” settings regulation that was established in 2014.
Hawai‘i Delegation hopes to secure federal funding to combat Rapid Ohia Death
The Hawai‘i Delegation hopes to secure federal funding to support efforts in combating Rapid Ohia Death, a fungus that is decimating the state’s most abundant native tree.
Hawai’i inmates graduate from first Fellowship Academy at Saguaro Correctional Center
At Saguaro Correctional Center in Arizona, 16 Hawaiʻi inmates completing the 12-month Prison Fellowship Academy.
Man in 60s bit by shark at Anaeho’omalu Bay on Big Island
The crew of a moored catamaran helped the man attacked by a shark by controlling the bleeding to his upper and lower extremities until first responders arrived.
