Hawai‘i News
Department of Health detects first travel-related dengue virus case in 2026
The travel-related dengue case was detected on Maui, prompting immediate mosquito control inspections and preventive measures in the affected areas.
Hawaiʻi’s public libraries offer free, 1-on-1 assistance with technology
Digital Navigators are available by appointment at all 50 public libraries throughout the state, offering free, personalized help with everyday technology needs to make it less stressful and more accessible.
Big Island girl who played Lilo in live action ‘Lilo & Stitch’ lands another starring role
Maia Kealoha of Kona will play Alma in ‘Nutmeg & Mistletoe’ to be released this coming holiday season, bringing Christmas joy back with the help of two bumbling North Pole elves undercover as humans.
Volcano Watch: Handling the pressure; what gases trapped inside crystals tell us
Hawaiian Volcano Observatory scientists use tiny features within crystals in erupted lava to answer big questions about the underlying plumbing system at Kīlauea volcano on the Big Island.
University of Hawaiʻi scientists discover marine creatures bending laws of evolution
A group of colorful hexacorals known as “zoantharians” remain virtually identical throughout the Atlantic and Indo-Pacific oceans.
Maui County to lead case management program for disaster survivors
Gov. Josh Green has extended the Disaster Case Management Program to continue support for over 6,800 Maui wildfire survivors with FEMA-funded resources.
Get funding for backyard gardens, aviaries, more through Micro-Grant Food Security Grant Program
Papakōlea Community Development Corporation is awarding $5,000 micro-grants for individuals and $10,000 grants to organizations.
Hirono, colleagues introduce measure aimed at rebuilding public schools nationwide
The Rebuild America’s Schools Act of 2026 is a bicameral bill targeting $130 billion in new federal infrastructure funding.
Public invited to comment on list of nominees for Intermediate Court of Appeals
Gov.Josh Green is on the clock to appoint a new associate judge from a list of nominees for the Intermediate Court of Appeals within 30 days.
First statewide kōnane tournament in modern history to be held at Bishop Museum on O‘ahu
Two Kaua‘i competitors will participate in the inaugural Ka Makou Kōnane Invitational Tournament Finals on Friday.
Uncle Ben Kaili of Hilo celebrated for life of bringing Hawaiian music, joy to Big Island and beyond
Big Island musicians and Hawaiian music lovers mourn the loss of Ben Kaili, a legenday slack key guitarist from Hilo.
The Food Basket, Hawai‘i Island’s food bank, to receive $2M in federal funds
The earmarked funds will be used by the nonprofit — which also administers the statewide DA BUX Double Up Food Bucks program — to build a new steel farmers market pavilion for local farmers, food vendors and small businesses on the Big Island to sell produce.
Special Olympics Hawai‘i announces team headed to 2026 Special Olympics USA Games
Athletes from throughout Hawai‘i will compete in basketball, bowling and track and field in June in Minneapolis.
New study: Avian malaria widespread throughout Hawaiʻi bird communities
The study led by a University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa researcher — published Feb. 10 in Nature Communications — found the scourge killing native Hawaiian birds was present at 63 of 64 sites tested statewide, including areas with very different bird communities.
$1.6M from federal government set aside for digitization of Bishop Museum collections
Funding part of a total $147 million in earmarks secured by Democrat Hawai‘i U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz.
It’s Girl Scout cookie time in Hawaiʻi!
Scouts will launch cookie booths Feb. 20 statewide for the world’s largest girl-led entrepreneurial program, which this year includes a new flavor to satisfy customer cravings.
Culinary students learn essential Japanese cooking skills to earn prestigious certification
For the first time in Hawaiʻi, 41 culinary students were given the opportunity to train in essential skills and earn an internationally-recognized certification for Japanese cuisine.
Hawaiian Islands under brown water advisory following severe weekend weather
It’s recommended to stay out of the water for 48-72 hours after the rain has stopped and after the beach has received full sunshine.
Friends of Kauaʻi Wildlife Refuges open annual scholarship application
Applications for the annual Daniel Moriarty Memorial Scholarship are open for students in conservation-related fields who are residents of Hawaiʻi.
State offices, schools close Monday as state braces for heavy rain, damaging winds
Residents are advised to stay safe by preparing homes, monitoring updates from the Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Agency, and avoiding unnecessary travel during hazardous conditions.
