Hawaii News
Hawai’i providing state funding to fill gap for 160,000 adults, kids about to lose federal food assistance
Hawai’i Gov. Josh Green also announced state funding to help needy families with utilities and housing for the next few months.
Hawaiʻi Relief Program now accepting applications from those impacted by federal gov’t shutdown
Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green — in partnership with several state agencies and the state Legislature — is activating multiple avenues of support for thousands of households that might temporarily lose benefits from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP — commonly called food stamps — beginning Nov. 1.
Rotary members in Hawai‘i mark progress toward polio-free world
Polio anywhere is a threat everywhere; Without complete eradication, the paralyzing virus remains just a plane ride away from the Aloha State.
Study: Rare North American bumblebee’s downfall began long before humans
Co-authored by a University of Hawaiʻi at Manoa researcher, the new study suggests the bee’s long-term genetic vulnerability made it especially fragile and less able to cope with past and current environmental stresses.
Locally sourced, fresh food erupts from ‘bussin’ volcano bowls’ at Hawai‘i schools
95 school cafeterias throughout the islands served up more than 4,300 pounds of local ground beef, 6,300 pounds of local green lettuce and 4,400 pounds of local tomatoes making the playful take on a taco salad in celebration of National School Lunch Week and Farm to School Month.
Briefing to update state lawmakers about new SNAP work, certification requirements
The briefing will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday (Oct. 29) in Conference Room 309 at the state Capitol in Honolulu and also livestreamed on the House YouTube channel for those who cannot make it in person.
Hawaiʻi joins coalition of states, governors in defending SNAP benefits
Hawaiʻi Attorney General Anne Lopez has joined 22 state attorneys general and three governors in a lawsuit against the USDA, challenging the suspension of SNAP benefits amid a federal shutdown.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs sets aside $6.1 million for emergency relief amid federal government shutdown
The Office of Hawaiian Affairs Board of Trustees met during an emergency session on Monday and directed the administration to work out details of the benefits program, including determining eligibility requirements and potential partnerships.
Alaska Airlines introduces nonstop routes with increased commitment to San Diego, Portland and Hawaiʻi
Alaska Airlines is introducing 13 new nonstop routes beginning next spring, including a range of flights from key hubs in San Diego and Portland. The airline has also added two new destinations to its route map, deepened its commitment to Hawai‘i with additional flights and solidified its role as Santa Rosa-Sonoma’s No. 1 carrier in the heart of California Wine Country.
Kamehameha Schools face legal challenge over long-standing admissions policy
Students for Fair Admissions, a Virginia-based group, filed the lawsuit this week on behalf of two anonymous non-Hawaiian families, arguing that Kamehameha’s “race-based admissions policy is illegal.”
Astronomers make breakthrough discovery with a new instrument on Subaru Telescope
Astronomers can now see deeper into space than ever before with a new instrument that has been installed on the Subaru Telescope on top of Maunakea.
Youth invited to engage in climate education, discussions and activities
Climate forum and summit at Capitol in Honolulu hope to inspire youth to take action and get involved to help make sure Hawaiʻi can be healthy, safe and affordable in the future.
‘We were getting approval’: Momoa knew ‘Chief of War’ was going down right path being blessed by special geological event
One of the actor, director and producer’s favorite scenes in the show’s first season is in the finale, when a volcano erupts — and Mauna Loa on the Big Island erupted for the first time in nearly 40 years at the same time they were filming the epic battle.
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Aotearoa-bound: Hōkūleʻa, Hikianalia depart Rarotonga on open ocean crossing
The traditional double-hulled voyaging canoes departed the Cook Islands the afternoon of Oct. 21 on the next leg of their Moananuiākea Voyage; they will be on the water for the next 2 weeks before making landfall in New Zealand for just the third time in 40 years.
UH Cancer Center researchers uncover treatable form of mesothelioma
University of Hawaiʻi Cancer Center researchers have identified variant of mesothelioma that responds well to treatment, offering patients renewed hope compared to the typical forms of the disease.
Hawaiʻi joins mission to preserve Pacific biodiversity through biobanking
Hawaiʻi is now at the center of a global “biobanking” network that will collect and store biological samples of endangered species for wildlife conservation purposes.
VIDEO: Schatz says it’s not about money, there’s enough — just not enough for you
Hawai’i Democrat called on Republicans to work with Democrats to save millions of Americans from seeing higher health care costs if the government doesn’t reopen.
Game bird hunting season opens Nov. 1 for 2025-26 — are you ready?
Review the full announcement regarding each island’s specific rules and regulations for hunting units, hunting days, available game bird species and other special announcements.
New momentum behind Kaiser nurses, health care professionals after 5-day strike
Thousands of frontline caregivers will return to the bargaining table Oct. 28-29 backed by community support and a national patient safety mandate.
Kurt Suzuki of Maui to become first MLB manager from Hawaiʻi — for Los Angeles Angels
Kurt Suzuki, a 2001 graduate from Mauiʻs Baldwin High School, will become the first MLB manager from Hawai’i when he takes command of the Los Angeles Angels.
