Hawai‘i News

U.S. Postal Service encourages customers to “mail a little more often,” and special occasions such as Mother’s Day, Father’s Day or other personally significant moments present an ideal opportunity to combine thoughtful expression with written communication.

Comparing different eruptions can be a bit like comparing apples to oranges. But no matter how you compare, the ongoing eruption made an impression in terms of its longevity, with two active vents and impacts to areas downwind, including the changing topography of the summit.

A decisive ruling by U.S. District Court for the District of Hawaiʻi agreed with Hawai‘i’s argument that the United States lacks standing to sue for hypothetical allegations that imposing liability on fossil fuel companies will have some harmful future effects on the federal government.

Partnership with the state and Airbnb supports eligible households impacted by severe storms in March, including damages from winds, thunderstorms and extreme flooding.

“I’m grateful to the president and FEMA for acting quickly to approve our request because it immediately unlocks the federal resources we need to support response and long-term recovery in our state,” said Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green.

A series of storytelling, educational initiatives, musical performances and fundraising efforts throughout this year will reflect on the legacy of the voyage and its enduring impact.

Building on the success of Direct2UH — the direct admissions initiative launched in October 2025 that offers free entry to Hawaiʻi public high school seniors based on their grade-point average — the grant will fund a unified admissions system with enhanced outreach and guidance.

University of Hawaiʻi Economic Research Organization’s report finds that while natural gas is often far cheaper than oil on the mainland United States, Hawaiʻi faces higher costs because the fuel must be cooled, shipped across the ocean and converted back into gas.

Ten programs are in the nation’s top 50, and an additional 17 are in the top 100, as ranked by the 2026 U.S. News and World Report’s Best Graduate Schools.

The Board of Regents is responsible for overseeing the 10-campus UH system, including policy direction, financial oversight and long-term strategic planning.

The Hawaiʻi State Legislature also is currently considering similar resolutions that would give open water lifeguards the same rights, resources, training support and professional respect accorded to first responders.

Free event at University of Hawai‘i Cancer Center also marks 1-year anniversary of Susan C. Hirano Cancer CARE Community; in-person and Zoom options available.

This weather pattern, called the Madden–Julian Oscillation, was identified by researchers in a recent study that showed the pattern travels eastward through the tropics every 30–60 days and significantly boosts rainfall during its active phases, particularly on windward slopes.

Photo galleries summarize a weekend of hula, moʻolelo and Hawaiian culture during Merrie Monarch in Hilo.

A Hawaiʻi Technology Academy eight-grader earned a trip to Washington, D.C., to compete in the national Scripps National Spelling Bee in May.

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.

Michael “Cov” Ratcliffe will be filling the vacancy created by the appointment of former Rep. Daniel Holt, beginning tomorrow to November 2026.

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.

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.

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.