Hawaii News
$72M grant from federal government to boost internet access for Native Hawaiians
The funding will be used to deploy internet infrastructure and adopt projects to connect unserved households throughout the state to high-speed internet service, providing essential resources to fully participate in the digital economy.
Tulsi Gabbard member of team leading Trump’s transition back to Washington
Former Hawai‘i state legislator, former U.S. congresswoman from Hawai‘i, 2020 Democratic presidential candidate and ex-Hawai‘i Democrat is helping with the process for the president-elect’s return to the White House; says if given the opportunity to raise Hawai‘i concerns to him while in her role, she will “take every advantage of that.”
UH assists with study focused on spread of drug-resistant pathogens in US waterways
University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa researchers will focus on Kauaʻi’s Hanalei River, where they will examine how cesspools and animal agriculture contribute to the spread of antimicrobial resistance.
Volunteers sought for backpacking service trip into Haleakalā Crater on Maui
The Friends of Haleakalā National Park seek enthusiastic and fit volunteers for a strenuous trip from Dec. 10-12 into the parkʻs wilderness areas to help promote and preserve the diverse environment and beatuy of the park.
Proposals for invasive species control projects sought by state Agriculture Department
The Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture has opened three requests for proposals to assist in the control and management of invasive pests, including the coconut rhinoceros beetle, little fire ants and two-lined spittle bug.
Kauaʻi Police Department celebrates appointment of Deputy Chief Mark Ozaki
The department announced the official appointment of Ozaki last week.
Kaua‘i community invited to place lei at annual Veterans Day ceremony in Hanapēpē
The ceremony at the Kaua‘i Veterans Cemetery will take place Monday at 11 a.m.
Partnering together to prevent suicide
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health is joining forces with the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa as well as other partners in an effort to reach populations disproportionately affected by suicide and suicide attempts throughout the islands including men, rural communities, minorities and essential workers.
Volcano Watch: The art and science of geologic mapping
Geologic maps are not an exact depictions of the Earth’s surface. Instead, they display a generalization of interested units and features in correspondence with the scale of a map.
Leadership named in state Senate for upcoming 33rd Hawai‘i Legislative Biennium
Longtime Kaua’i lawmaker Kouchi will again serve as the chamber’s president, a role he has had since 2015.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs names Bill Brennan as communications director
The veteran communicator began his new role Nov. 1. Brennan most recently served as news director at KITV in Honolulu.
Kauaʻiʻs Nadine Nakamura becomes first woman Speaker of the House of Representatives
“Itʻs a testament to her hard work and the amount of respect that people in the building have for her,” State Rep. Luke Evslin said Thursday afternoon.
Kōloa man held on $5K bail following theft of boat from Port Allen harbor
Witnesses identified the suspect in the Nov. 4 incident as Joshua Aceret-Ipac.
Search suspended for snorkeler who went missing Sunday in waters off Kaua‘i
The multi-agency search ceased at noon Wednesday after 72 hours and covering more than 1,300 square nautical miles. There has been no sign of the missing man.
Kaua‘i Democrats defeat opponents in elections for state House seats
Democrats dominated elections throughout the islands, although Republicans picked up state Senate and House seats on O‘ahu.
Kaua‘i trustee Dan Ahuna, other incumbents retain seats in Office of Hawaiian Affairs election
The Office of Hawaiian Affairs, a semi-autonomous state agency, is made up of nine elected officials who serve four-year terms.
Young people may apply for inaugural Hawai‘i Youth Transportation Council tackling climate
The Youth Council will advise the Hawai‘i Transportation Department on its climate mitigation and adaptation commitments and programs.
U.S. astronomers discover the fastest-feeding black hole in the early Universe
“This black hole is having a feast,” said astronomer Julia Scharwächter.
University of Hawai‘i study: Phytoplankton boosted by eddies supplying nutrients
Nutrient availability is vital for phytoplankton, which form the base of the marine food chain.
