Hawaii News
Young artists encouraged to enter annual art competition for chance at recognition, scholarships
Submit your art by Dec. 12, for opportunities to earn recognition, scholarships, and to be featured in exhibitions at the Hawaiʻi State Art Museum and beyond.
UHERO Brief: The vulnerability of Hawai‘i’s nonprofit sector to cuts in federal funding
New analysis finds Hawai‘i’s nonprofit sector is facing budget cuts and program changes that could disrupt essential services statewide.
Hawaiʻi researchers enhance reef recovery with 3D-printed coral protection
University of Hawaiʻi offer a groundbreaking, low-cost solution to boost reef recovery worldwide and significantly increasing coral survival rates in real reef environments.
Women, Infants and Children program remains fully operational in Hawaiʻi
“While we closely monitor the federal government shutdown, I will not let it harm our families who rely on this important source of nutrition,” said Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green in an announcement the afternoon of Oct. 3. “I will ensure that funding remains available for this critical program.”
Local union workers to strike Kaiser Permanente across the state after months of contract negotiations
Union representatives seek to secure a contract that values Hawaiʻi workers with wages that account for the high cost of living and safe staffing numbers for quality patient care.
Līhuʻe Walmart among top 20 fundraisers in nation for Children’s Miracle Network hospitals
The Kaua‘i store raised $38,856 during the 2025 summer fundraising campaign, placing it at No. 19 out of more than 4,600 Walmart locations nationwide; all of those funds will stay in Hawai‘i, too, in support of Kapi‘olani Medical Center for Women & Children.
Travelers to Hawaiʻi urged to stick to plans amid federal shutdown
Despite a federal government shutdown, travel to the Hawaiian Islands remains largely unaffected, with essential services such as air traffic control and TSA operations continuing.
Qualified occupations covered under ‘no tax on tips’ provision
In 2023, there were roughly 4 million workers in tipped occupations, however, qualifications on who will benefit from President Donald Trump’s “no tax on tips” pledge has been narrowed.
From plantation roots to modern runways, pakalaka is making a comeback
The iconic, versatile checkerboard pattern, pakalaka, is experiencing a resurgence, solidifying its place as the “denim of Hawaiʻi.”
Celebrating National Assessors Day: Kaua‘i County Real Property Division employees tour local farm for hands-on training
Assessors determine values of real property, with property tax revenues collected based on those assessments funding essential services such as law enforcement, fire protection, road maintenance and many other programs that directly benefit the community.
How does the federal government shutdown affect Hawaiʻi?
“We are now in a federal shutdown,” Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green said during his weekly update. “We know our people will suffer and struggle more.”
Update: Kīlauea’s Episode 34 eruption ceases after six hours
The latest eruptive activity kicked off at 12:53 a.m. Oct. 1 from the north vent in the southwest portion of Halemaʻumaʻu Crater, with molten rock fountaining from the south vent as well within the next several hours.
Creepy-crawly artwork sought for unique research museum’s inaugural exhibition
Artists can submit their work online through Oct. 8 to be considered for the first University of Hawai‘i Insect Museum show, billed to be a celebration of insects and the powerful role they play in art.
Hawaiʻi’s monthly all-hazard siren test scheduled for today at 11:45 a.m.
The siren test will be coordinated with a test of the live audio broadcast segment of the Emergency Alert System.
No tsunami threat to Hawaiʻi from 7.0 magnitude earthquake that struck Philippines
The earthquake struck around 4 a.m., six miles deep in Leyte, Philippines.
New Off-Broadway musical explores the false 2018 missile alert in Hawaiʻi
Hawaiʻi’s 2018 false missile alert is portrayed in an off-Broadway musical that was created from the firsthand account of part-time Kauaʻi resident Holly Doubet.
Chewbacca coral: New deep-sea species spotted in waters off Hawai‘i, Mariana Trench
The coral, Iridogorgia chewbacca, is known for its long, flexible branches and shiny surface and was first seen off Molokaʻi in 2006 and later near the Mariana Trench in 2016.
Leadership changes at Alaska Air Group reflect its plan for the future
Leadership changes at Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air reflects its plan to become a single mainline operating carrier this year.
Scheduled Kaua‘i lane closures on state roadways for Sept. 29 to Oct. 3
Lane closure schedules can change at any time without notice. All projects are weather permitting. Will any of these planned closures impact your commute or fun? Take a look and plan ahead now.
University of Hawaiʻi Mānoa leads global ‘Noah’s Ark’ to safeguard coral reefs
A global alliance is aiming to prevent coral extinction and preserve genetic diversity of coral against climate change through a worldwide network of biorepositories.
