Hawai‘i News
Original designs sought by Girl Scouts of Hawaiʻi for 110th anniversary T-shirt
Designs may incorporate the Girl Scout trefoil, Queen Liliʻuokalani, the Hawaiian flag or other elements tied to local Girl Scout history.
Hawaiʻi ranks No. 2 in the nation for lowest student debt
At UH, 80% of first-time undergraduates across 10 campuses graduated debt-free during the 2024–25 academic year.
First Tee – Hawaiʻi calls on community to become coaches and help reach more local youth
As First Tee – Hawaiʻi works to expand its programs and reach more keiki across the islands, one thing is essential: caring coaches who are ready to make a difference.
Tokuda visits Pacific Missile Range Facility during Hurricane Lowell recovery operations
U.S. congresswoman who represents Hawai‘i’s 2nd Congressional District in Washington, which includes Kaua‘i County, recently came to the West Kaua‘i installation to see firsthand damage from Hurricane Lowell as well as speak with sailors, installation personnel and officials.
EPA invests in innovative wetland projects throughout Pacific Southwest
Effort includes $467,075 coming to Hawai’i for expansion of community stewardship at restored wetland sites, increasing coordination among agencies, landowners and organizations working on wetland restoration and reducing regulatory barriers for wetland restoration practitioners.
Data from Big Island’s W. M. Keck Observatory reveals youngest planet outside solar system
The planet, known as Elias 2-24 b, is still gathering material from the disk of gas and dust surrounding its young host star, allowing scientists to study a giant planet that is growing.
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.
