Hawai‘i News
What word did Līhuʻe’s Ethan Irimata spell to be crowned Hawaiʻi spelling bee champion?
A Hawaiʻi Technology Academy eight-grader earned a trip to Washington, D.C., to compete in the national Scripps National Spelling Bee in May.
U.S. Coast Guard wraps monthlong Pacific operation covering 4,000 nautical miles
The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Oliver Henry has returned to Guam after a 29-day mission in the western Pacific, enhancing tsunami warning capabilities and delivering essential humanitarian aid.
Gov. Green appoints Michael Ratcliffe as House District 28 representative
Michael “Cov” Ratcliffe will be filling the vacancy created by the appointment of former Rep. Daniel Holt, beginning tomorrow to November 2026.
University of Hawai‘i Giving Day raises more than $1.3M for scholarships, flood relief, campus needs
With final totals still being reconciled, the results reflect a strong show of donor engagement across the state, according to a news release from the University of Hawai‘i.
Big Island’s Rhoda Magbitang tests her creativity on national TV’s ‘Top Chef’
The executive chef at the Mauna Lani resort’s CanoeHouse is taking on one of the biggest creative challenges of her career as she competes with other high-level chefs in Season 23 of the popular national television show.
Apply today for Cohort 8 of Cottage Industry to Commercial Enterprise Scholarship program
The Hawaiʻi Ag & Culinary Alliance program is a partnership between the alliance in partnership with the state, Leeward Community College in Honolulu and Wahiawā Value-Added Product Development Center in Wahiawā; it is aimed at taking value-added products from concept to business plan and pitch in just 12 weeks.
Hawaiʻi joins global partnership aimed at improving public health emergency response
Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green said as a premier international travel destination, the Aloha State occupies a strategic position at the crossroads of Asia, the Pacific and continental United States, so “it is certainly in Hawaiʻi’s interest to help safeguard the health and well-being of our neighbors and frequent visitors to our islands.”
Plan for the future: Attend next GoFarm Hawaiʻi webinar to learn about farm succession, more
Participants will be introduced to key concepts in farm succession planning, including family and non-family transition options, tools for transferring land and farm businesses as well as resources available to Hawaiʻi farmers and landowners.
State reminds businesses to file second quarter business reports
The annual report filing period is related to the business entity’s registration date and can be filed at any time during the quarter in which the filing is due; second quarter reports must be filed by midnight June 30.
Hawai‘i Restaurant Association calling for Hall of Fame, Restaurant Industry Awards nominations
If you know someone who is cream of the crop and deserves 5-star recognition, now is your chance to nominate them for Hawai‘i Restaurant Association’s 2026 Hall of Fame and Restaurant Industry Awards.
Kauaʻi weather update for Sunday: Flood watch remains in effect, with 90% chance of rain, some of which could be heavy
National Weather Service in Honolulu forecasts new rainfall amounts of half an inch to three-quarters of an inch are possible Sunday, April 12, with an additional three-quarters of an inch to 1 inch of new rainfall possible overnight into Monday, April 13.
Saturday Kaua‘i severe weather updates: Showers, isolated thunderstorms to spread over western half of state overnight
More flash flooding is possible, with the heaviest rain anticipated over O‘ahu and Moloka‘i, and possibly Kaua‘i.
IN PHOTOS: 63rd annual Merrie Monarch Royal Parade pageantry in full force
SunRa Adziyaomamawu, a senior at Connections Public Charter School in Hilo, photographs the sights and pageantry of the parade that marched through downtown Hilo on Saturday morning, April 11, 2026.
‘The Story of Poke’: Learn how this uniquely Hawaiian dish became a global culinary sensation
No matter which way you make it — with Hawaiian salt, shoyu, mayonnaise or whatever, even if it’s not with tuna — the classic raw fish dish is spreading Hawaiian culture and aloha around the world; learn more in a 30-minute documentary debuting Sunday, April 12, on Spectrum OC16 Channel 16.
Flood watch in effect through beginning of week; state urges continued vigilance
With statewide flood watch extended: “We urge everyone to stay informed and be prepared to act if needed,” said said state Adjutant General and Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Agency Director Maj. Gen. Stephen Logan.
17th annual Art at the Capitol next week in Honolulu
The free, family-friendly event is open to the public and celebrates local art, performances and culture; this year’s theme is “Urban Canvases; Culture in Motion.”
Merrie Monarch group contest begins with plenty of powerful moments during beloved hula kahiko night
Edith Kanakaʻole Multi-Purpose Stadium in Hilo on the Big Island was packed as 29 groups of kāne (men) and wāhine (women) from 19 hula hālau performed hula kahiko to share the moʻolelo of Hawaiʻi with all in attendance.
Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority accepting funding proposals for festivals, experiences, events
Nonprofit organizations and government agencies can apply for state tourism funding for events, festivals and experiences that are scheduled for July through December.
Volcano Watch: Caldera clues; tephra deposits from past episodic eruptions of Big Island’s Kīlauea
A look further back in the geologic record reveals that several lava fountaining eruptions similar to the ongoing one in Halemaʻumaʻu occurred within Kīlauea caldera within the past 500 years.
Despite bad weather Friday, Hawaiʻi State Legislature is open for key deadline for bills
Due to the severe weather occurring Friday on Oʻahu, members of the public are encouraged to virtually view floor sessions and committee hearings of the State Legislature.
