Hawaii News
State enacts more measures from 2024 law to prevent dog attacks
New state measures involving dangerous dogs originally passed in 2024, partly due to the mauling death of a 71-year-old man who was just out for a walk on the Big Island.
Girl Scouts of Hawai‘i launches statewide drive to reach every public elementary school
Girl Scouts of Hawaiʻi beginning in August will fund trained facilitators to lead troops in close geographic regions throughout the state, each serving about 10 troops and 150 girls. The approach expands on a successful model already in place at 25 Title I schools.
U.S. Coast Guard reports fewest boating fatalities in more than 50 years
The 2024 Recreational Boating Statistics Report revealed a nationwide fatality rate of 4.8 deaths per 100,000 registered recreational vessels, a 2% decrease from 2023. The rate was 20.6 deaths per 100,000 registered recreational vehicles in 1971 when the Safe Boating Act was passed.
Hawai‘i students partner with conservation professionals to produce first-ever draft genome of critically endangered Palila
In a landmark collaboration between science and education, six Hawaiʻi high school students have successfully produced the first-ever draft genome of the palila—a critically endangered, finch-billed Hawaiian Honeycreeper endemic to the islands.
Hawai‘i State road usage charge begins for electric vehicles on July 1
On the next registration renewal received after July 1, eligible EV owners will have the option to pay a state per-mile road usage charge, or RUC, of $8 per 1,000 miles, capped at $50, or a state flat annual state RUC of $50.
Drone surveillance now allowed in Hawaiʻi to crackdown on illegal fireworks
The new laws also will increase penalties for people with illegal fireworks and allocate more resources to law enforcement agencies to investigate such cases.
7th annual Garden Island Boogie Board Classic set for July 18-20
Registration is now open for this year’s installment of the competition, hosted and organized by Kaua‘i nonprofit Kaikeha, that showcases some of the world’s best bodyboarding talent, from near and far.
UPDATE: Episode 27 lava geysers of Kīlauea summit eruption reach heights of about 1,100 feet before ending
High fountains lasted nearly 11 hours and produced about 1.6 bilion gallons of lava, covering 80% of the Halemaʻumaʻu Crater floor within the Big Island volcano’s summit caldera. Lava flows from this episode could continue to exhibit slow movement or incandescence throughout the coming days.
Precursors to Episode 27 lava fountains underway at Kīlauea summit on Big Island
“Sustained lava fountaining is likely to begin on June 29 or 30 [Sunday or Monday] based on the current rate of summmit inflation, but could begin sooner if precursory activity escalates.” — Hawaiian Volcano Observatory
Volcano Watch: Where does Kīlauea tephra go? The answer is blowin’ in the wind
The spectacular series of Kīlauea eruptive episodes during the past 6 months on the Big Island has been remarkably safe for public viewing, but a simple change in wind or brief vent collapse could cause dramatic shift in the hazards produced by the volcano.
U.S. Coast Guard medevacs crew member from cargo ship 80 miles offshore of Kauaʻi
Crew members of an MH-65 Dolphin helicopter successfully completed the hoist of the cargo ship crew member at 5:47 a.m. June 26 and transported the 26-year-old man to Līhuʻe Airport, where emergency medical services transferred him to Wilcox Medical Center for further treatment.
Response continues to ongoing ‘cybersecurity event’ at Hawaiian Airlines
The airline reported shortly before 8 a.m. today (June 26) that some of its information technology systems were affected by the ‘event.’ Flights have continued to operate safely and guest travel has not been impacted.
State homeland security office says no credible threats to Hawai‘i as geopolitical tensions run high
“We are monitoring the unfolding events in the Middle East and remain prepared to address any concerns that may arise,” said Department of Law Enforcement Director Mike Lambert in an announcement Tuesday.
Two men taken into custody on Kaua‘i for sex assault charges
The incident was reported on June 3 and involved two juveniles.
Navy, NASA seek public comment on draft environmental impact statement for Pacific Missile Range Facility
The two agencies prepared the statement as joint applicants to retain the land before the leases expire in 2027 and 2030. The community is now invited to provide input on the statement’s environmental analysis.
Flags in Hawai‘i to be lowered through Thursday in honor of John Henry Felix
Born and raised in Honolulu, John Henry Felix dedicated his life to advancing the common good.
Health system in Hawai‘i ranked among best in nation, annual report shows
The annual report evaluates all 50 states and the District of Columbia on 50 key indicators of health system performance, including access to care, health outcomes, equity, and prevention.
U.S. bombings in Iran during weekend condemned by Hawai‘i congressional delegation
Comments from Aloha State U.S. senators, representatives come day before Islamic Republic’s missile counterattack on U.S. base in Qatar following President Donald Trump ordered bombings of three Iranian nuclear sites June 21. Lawmakers question the legality of U.S. operation and express concern about becoming tangled in another Middle East quagmire.
Hōkūleʻa crew sights land in the Tuamotus, continues toward Taputapuātea
The crew of the Polynesian voyaging canoe, Hōkūleʻa sighted distant lights on the horizon, Saturday—marking their first visual confirmation of land since departing Hilo on June 3.
Minor coastal flooding expected during high tides this week
According to the National Weather Service in Honolulu, high tides combined with water levels running higher than predicted will lead to minor flooding along the shorelines and in low-lying coastal areas.
