Hawaii News
Rep. Ed Case appoints new Hawai‘i district director
Kekoa Kaluhiwa follows Jacqueline Conant, who retired after 25 years of federal government service, including 11 years in Case’s Congressional office.
University of Hawai‘i joins national AI project to better monitor volcanoes, wildfires, more
The $25.6 million initiative, called Sage Grande, is being led by the National Science Foundation. As part of the work, experts will be placing 300 advanced sensor systems in locations across the country to monitor the environment and provide faster warnings for natural disasters such as wildfires, floods, and volcanic eruptions.
Big Island’s Iconic Ali‘i Drive changed forever after loss of 80-foot tree
The demise of the tree began on Oct. 24, when one of its overarching branches broke in the middle of the night.
Coast Guard cutter arrives at new homeport in Honolulu after restorative maintenance
The crew of Coast Guard Cutter Hollyhock (WLB 214) arrived at their new homeport in Honolulu Oct. 14 after 806 days of restorative maintenance.
UH study: 19-year life expectancy gap among major ethnic groups in Hawaiʻi
The updated analysis — published in the Hawaiʻi Journal of Health and Social Welfare — shows that while the state continues to rank among the nation’s healthiest, Native Hawaiians and other Pacific Islanders continue to face the greatest disparities.
Alaska Airlines working with global firm to complete comprehensive audit of tech systems
President and Chief Executive Officer Ben Minicucci explained Alaska Air Group — of which Hawaiian Airlines is a subsidiary — is making the move to strengthen its infrastructure and ensure long-term system reliability following recent IT challenges.
University of Hawaiʻi Institute for Astronomy researchers crack mystery of solar rain
Research by institute first-year grad student Luke Benavitz and institute astronomer Jeffrey Reep add a missing piece to decades of solar models to explain how cooler, denser blobs of plasma fall back down to the sun after forming high the coronae.
Clinics, enrollment remain open for Women, Infants and Children program during gov’t shutdown
Clinics throughout the state are fully operational, continuing services and accepting new applications.
Moonlight Companies recalls its yellow and white peaches
State health officials say Listeria monocytogenes — which can cause listeriosis, a serious and sometimes fatal infection — was potentially identified in the packing facility environment.
Usual monthly outdoor siren test slated statewide at beginning of next week
All statewide outdoor warning sirens once again will sound a 1-minute steady tone during the normal monthly test; there will be no exercise or drill accompanying the test.
Gov. Josh Green honored on ‘TIME100 Climate’ list for impactful leadership
Green was honored by TIME100 Climate list for his pioneering efforts in transforming Hawaiʻi into a sustainable model through innovative policies.
During uncertainty with SNAP funding because of federal government shutdown, Kauaʻi steps up to fill in the gap
In response to the looming suspension of SNAP benefits amidst the ongoing government shutdown, Kauaʻi food banks are bracing for a surge in demand, with Hawai’i Governor Josh Green announcing a statewide $250 emergency relief payment to assist those affected.
Hawai’i providing state funding to fill gap for 160,000 adults, kids about to lose federal food assistance
Hawai’i Gov. Josh Green also announced state funding to help needy families with utilities and housing for the next few months.
Hawaiʻi Relief Program now accepting applications from those impacted by federal gov’t shutdown
Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green — in partnership with several state agencies and the state Legislature — is activating multiple avenues of support for thousands of households that might temporarily lose benefits from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP — commonly called food stamps — beginning Nov. 1.
Rotary members in Hawai‘i mark progress toward polio-free world
Polio anywhere is a threat everywhere; Without complete eradication, the paralyzing virus remains just a plane ride away from the Aloha State.
Study: Rare North American bumblebee’s downfall began long before humans
Co-authored by a University of Hawaiʻi at Manoa researcher, the new study suggests the bee’s long-term genetic vulnerability made it especially fragile and less able to cope with past and current environmental stresses.
Locally sourced, fresh food erupts from ‘bussin’ volcano bowls’ at Hawai‘i schools
95 school cafeterias throughout the islands served up more than 4,300 pounds of local ground beef, 6,300 pounds of local green lettuce and 4,400 pounds of local tomatoes making the playful take on a taco salad in celebration of National School Lunch Week and Farm to School Month.
Briefing to update state lawmakers about new SNAP work, certification requirements
The briefing will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday (Oct. 29) in Conference Room 309 at the state Capitol in Honolulu and also livestreamed on the House YouTube channel for those who cannot make it in person.
Hawaiʻi joins coalition of states, governors in defending SNAP benefits
Hawaiʻi Attorney General Anne Lopez has joined 22 state attorneys general and three governors in a lawsuit against the USDA, challenging the suspension of SNAP benefits amid a federal shutdown.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs sets aside $6.1 million for emergency relief amid federal government shutdown
The Office of Hawaiian Affairs Board of Trustees met during an emergency session on Monday and directed the administration to work out details of the benefits program, including determining eligibility requirements and potential partnerships.
