Hawaii News
Maunakea telescope tunes into stellar symphony of nearby star
Stars are not silent, and like musical instruments, stars resonate with natural frequencies that astronomers can “hear” with the right tools. Asteroseismology allows scientists to use these frequencies to probe the interiors of stars.
Lawmakers pass bill protecting calm waters, preserving safety of Hanalei Bay
Senate Bill 1511 limits the size of vessels allowed in the Garden Isle’s iconic Hanalei Bay in a move to ensure it remains a safe space for residents and visitors.
Volcano Watch: 20 episodes and counting — lava fountains continue in Kaluapele
Hawaiian Volcano Observatory remains steadfast and vigilant as lava fountaining episodes continue at the summit of the Big Island’s Kīlauea volcano, maintaining its monitoring and livestreaming of the volcano to document the eruption’s evolution, inform hazard assessments and apprise the public of ongoing volcanic activity.
Watch: UHERO forecasts federal policies will push Hawaiʻi toward mild recession
The organization’s 2025 second quarter forecast shows sharp increases in U.S. import tariffs, sweeping federal layoffs along with volatile fiscal and immigration policies are undermining consumer confidence, raising inflation expectations and worsening the business outlook — nationally and in Hawaiʻi’s visitor-dependent economy.
Schatz statewide telephone town hall slated for May 8
The Hawai‘i Democrat will give constituents an update about his work in the U.S. Senate, take questions and also hear concerns. The meeting is at noon, but those who plan to attend need to sign up online to get a call to join the conversation.
State urges parents of incoming 2025-26 seventh-graders to schedule well-child visits
Ensuring your child’s health and well-being with a well-child visit that includes a comprehensive physical exam is important as they prepare to make the transition from elementary to middle school. It also includes making sure they are up-to-date with immunizations.
Update: Episode 20 lasts less than 5 hours, but lava geisers reach 500-plus feet at Kīlauea summit
Latest episode of sustained geisers of molten rock in Halemaʻumaʻu Crater at the Big Island volcano’s summit was shortest since eruption began Dec. 23, 2024.
State: Make sure you’re covered before disaster strikes
Hawai‘i Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Insurance Division reminds island residents to review insurance policies in preparation for upcoming 2025 hurricane season, which begins June 1.
New University of Hawai‘i study looks at concussion recovery times in high school athletes with ADHD
High school athletes diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder take significantly longer to recover from concussions than their peers, according to new research from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa.
Restored portrait of Poʻomaikelani returns to ʻIolani Palace
A portrait of Virginia Kapoʻoloku Poʻomaikelani, Princess and Governor of Hawaiʻi Island, has returned to public view at ʻIolani Palace after undergoing conservation and restoration treatment.
Feathered cape worn by Warrior Chief Kekuaokalani returns to Hawai‘i
Warrior Chief Kekuaokalani wore the came during the Battle of Kuamo‘o in North Kona in 1819.
Salmonella outbreak reported among backyard poultry across 6 states
As of today, there have been no reports of outbreaks in Hawai‘i.
$10M investment Hawaiʻi Community Lending enables zero-down mortgages for Native Hawaiians on Hawaiian Home Lands
Hawai‘i Community Lending’s goal is always to find solutions for Hawaiʻi’s housing crisis by helping families build, buy and save homes from foreclosure.
Kauaʻi players help lead Hawaiʻi to online National Chess Championship title
Kauaʻi chess players helped lead Hawaiʻi to victory in the 2025 Division 1 US National Team Chess Championship — defeating three past national champions along the way.
All 10 UH campuses recognized in 2025 Carnegie Classifications
A new report from the Carnegie Foundation highlights how UH schools are expanding access to higher education—and helping students succeed after graduation.
Legislature passes measures cracking down on illegal fireworks in Hawai‘i
One Senate bill and three House bills collectively provide funding to law enforcement to address the issue, as well as creates new crimes and punishments for those who misuse fireworks, especially when someone is injured as a result.
Hawaiʻi legislature passes biosecurity bill
The Hawaiʻi State Senate and House of Representatives announced Friday the passage of House Bill 427, aimed at strengthening the state’s biosecurity system to combat invasive species and protect the islands’ environment and agriculture.
Gov. Josh Green to sign “green fee” into law
The climate impact fee will increase taxes for travelers to help bolster disaster mitigation and sustainability projects in Hawaiʻi in the face of climate threats.
The Department of Health, CDC recommend traveling precautions as dengue becomes more prevalent
With the total of eight cases in Hawaiʻi, travelers are advised to take precautions against dengue in high-risk countries and when returning home.
Prince David Kawānanakoa, direct descendant of Kauaʻi’s last sovereign ruler, has passed away
Gov. Josh Green has ordered that the flags be flown at half-staff at all state offices and agencies effective immediately until sunset on Friday, May 9.
