Hawai‘i News
Hawai‘i REALTORS Charitable Foundation distributing $200K in hurricane relief funds
Grants of up to $1,000 are available to Hawai‘i residents impacted by Hurricane/Tropical Storm Lala and Hurricane Lowell, with a Nov. 4 deadline to apply.
Increasing rents straining federal housing lifeline for thousands of Hawaiʻi families, UHERO report finds
Federal spending on Hawaiʻi’s tenant-based rental vouchers — more commonly called Section 8 housing — more than tripled since 2003, even after accounting for inflation; yet, the number of families getting assistance only modestly grew; the reason is simple: Hawaiʻi rents climbed dramatically.
Hawaiʻi State Commission on the Status of Women honors exemplary commissioners, asks for volunteers
Kauaʻi, Maui and Oʻahu commissioner applicants needed; anyone interested in serving in any of those posts is encouraged to submit an application by the end of 2026, especially for the Kauaʻi and Maui seats to ensure they continue to have voting representation.
2025 statewide crime data in Hawaiʻi shows 54,000 serious criminal offenses, down 10% from 2024
There was a decrease in crimes against persons and property and crimes against society, including drug offenses and weapon law violations.
Motorists can expect multiple road closures beginning next week
Road resurfacing is scheduled for Ulu Mahi subdivision in Līhuʻe and Menehune Road in Waimea.
Volcano Watch: Ups and downs of lava fountaning episode forecasting with tilt data
Recently, re-inflation of the summit became more unsteady during the ongoing episodic eruption of Kīlauea volcano on the Big Island; now, following the opening of new vents Sept. 14-16 in Halemaʻumaʻu Crater, it appears the behavior of the volcano might have changed.
State warns public about fraudulent letters referencing a state agency
A series of fraudulent mailers is using Hawaiʻi Green Infrastructure Authority’s name to imply legitimacy in home warranty and mortgage protection scams.
Researchers suggest cooked beef, sunflower seeds for little fire ants
University of Hawaiʻi researchers found that fire ants prefer cooked beef and sunflower seeds over water-packed tuna.
In honor of late Gov. Ariyoshi, U.S. and State of Hawaiʻi flags to be flown at half-staff
Ariyoshi led Hawaiʻi from 1974 to 1986 and was the state’s third and longest-serving governor. He died in April at age 100.
Hawaiʻi Community Foundation fund Kauaʻi disaster response, future resiliency efforts
Through its Stronger Hawaiʻi Initiative, rolling grant funding is still available for readiness, response, recovery and rebuilding after Hurricane Lala
Hawaiʻi’s top state manager, employee, team of the year honored at 49th Annual Governor’s Awards
Gov. Josh Green honored individual winners Dr. Darren Lerner (State Manager of the Year) and Jessica Chambers (State Employee of the Year).
New deaf history museum celebrates Hawaiʻi’s Deaf community
The new museum at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa’s Hamilton Library reflects the the often overlooked Deaf history and culture of Hawaiʻi.
Remnant moisture from former TS Norbert forecast to produce moderate to heavy rainfall; flood watch issued
An upper level trough is forecast to dig southwest Wednesday night into Thursday, pulling in the remnant moisture; deeper moisture and increasing instability will bring moderate to locally heavy showers, with heaviest rainfall expected in windward and mauka areas.
So Delicious dairy-free salted caramel frozen dessert pints recalled; state health officials alert public
A potential presence of foreign materials, such as small stones and other hard objects, in the cashew clusters triggered the recall; the product was sold at retailers such as Target and Whole Foods in Hawai‘i.
Briefs for Sept. 16: University of Hawaiʻi research, student program and outreach events
Recent updates from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa.
UH-Mānoa awarded $3.6M to study hidden health risks from plantation era that surface after Hawaiʻi disasters
The five-year study will follow 1,000 residents to determine whether contaminants can resurface in humans and the environment following wildfires and other disasters.
Hurricane Lowell triggers another payout of Hawaiʻi’s first-ever Reef insurance, the second time in 3 weeks
Live corals already were documented washed ashore on Kauaʻi, while underwater assessments are being mobilized to determine the extent of reef damage and marine debris.
State briefs for Sept. 15: State welcomes individuals into leadership roles
Marigold Zoll and Craig McGinnis take on leadership roles at the Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Forestry and Wildlife and the Department of Accounting and General Services New Aloha Stadium Entertainment project.
Families can find life insurance policies with free, online tool
Hawaiʻi residents can use a Life Insurance Policy Locator, which aids family members who cannot locate a policy or are unaware of its existence.
UH Mānoa received $1M federal grant to build ‘first-of-its kind’ clean energy research facility
The new Tunable Photoionization Chemical Dynamics Facility will help researchers better understand chemical reactions and could advance cleaner energy technologies in the future.
