Hawai‘i News
Astronomers put new spin on how planets form through largest survey of exoplanets using Big Island observatory
‘Spin is a fossil record of how a planet formed,’ said study lead author and researcher at Northwestern University Dino Chih-Chun Hsu in an announcement about the discovery. ‘By measuring how quickly these worlds rotate, we can start to piece together the physical processes that shaped them tens to hundreds of millions of years ago.’
Gov. Josh Green to choose two candidates for open Honolulu seats on UH Board of Regents
Two seats representing Honolulu County, one seat representing Hawaiʻi County and one seat representing Maui County are open on the University of Hawaiʻi Board of Regents.
Step forward for affordable housing: PAL Hawai‘i encourages community to walk with it in 2026 Kaua‘i Charity Walk
It’s a fun, family-friendly morning — and every dollar PAL raises goes directly back to the nonprofit affordable housing provider; even better: the more community members who participate will literally multiply the nonprofit’s impact.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs approves nearly $4 million in disaster aid for Native Hawaiian households
More information on applying for direct disaster grants and home repair grants available for Native Hawaiian households impacted by the recent Kona low storms will become available.
‘They carry a meaningful message’: State legislators give back through Easter basket tradition
Donations collected during the 27th annual drive come at a particularly important time following the two kona lows that slammed into the state during the past 2 weeks and will help support organizations on the front lines responding to increased needs.
Communities hard hit by kona low continue receiving support from Hawai‘i National Guard
The Guard continues working with each of the state’s counties and Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Agency for any future requests for assistance.
Conditions continue to improve; tourism officials report most visitor services operating
Visitors are advised, however, to continue checking official county and state resources while confirming ahead of time directly with activity providers; officials also offer several updates and resources to find additional information.
Hawaiʻi’ congressional delegation support Green’s request for disaster declaration
The disaster declaration would unlock crucial federal aid that is vital l for the state’s battered infrastructure and communities.
Backlog of civil rights cases in public schools ignites concern from U.S. senators
U.S. Sen. Mazie Hirono criticizes Dpeartment of Education and its efforts to realign the Office for Civil Rights’ ability to protect students.
Presidential disaster declaration requested for damage from 2 Kona low storms across Hawaiʻi
The two storms, which began on March 10 and March 19, brought catastrophic flooding, landslides, infrastructure damage and emergency evacuations across multiple Hawaiian islands .
Military officials, community members share perspectives on military land use in Hawaiʻi
As military land leases near expiration, 150 participants discussed the impacts the military has had on the environment and culture.
Applications open for agricultural businesses impacted by recent Kona low storm systems
Farmers and ranchers can apply for an emergency grant to address immediate needs resulting from the storm beginning today until Friday, March 27.
University of Hawaiʻi to begin fundraising for ʻohana impacted by historic flooding
University of Hawaiʻi Foundation is seeking community support to aid students, faculty, and staff devastated by the worst flooding Hawaiʻi has seen in 20 years,
New condo tower leads to hundreds of existing homes becoming available, UHERO study says
The University of Hawaiʻi Economic Research Organization’s study examined a concept known as housing filtering, a process in which new construction sets off a chain of moves that frees up existing homes across the market.
Hawaiʻi State Energy Office admits to errors in a study that supports liquefied natural gas imports
The Hawaiʻi State Energy Office has admitted to critical errors in its study that shifts the projected savings for Hawaiʻi consumers of importing liquefied natural gas into significant losses for consumers.
Kona low devastates 176-year-old coffee farm on Big Island
The Hawaiʻi Agricultural Foundation and the Hawaiʻi Farm Bureau Federation have launched a coordinated relief effort to support farmers, ranchers and agricultural producers affected by the severe weather, flooding and prolonged heavy rains.
WATCH: About 200 Hawai‘i National Guard members assisting counties during second kona low
“The collaboration between the governor and all four county mayors allowed the state of Hawaiʻi Department of Defense to improve our ability to respond to this unprecedented kona low storm,” Hawaiʻi Adjutant General Maj. Gen. Stephen Logan on Saturday, March 21.
Flooding happens: Residents encouraged to consider purchasing flood insurance
Flood insurance is separate from homeowners insurance and generally not required unless a property is in a designated high-risk flood zone; standard flood coverage normally helps cover physical damage caused by rising water, such as damage to a home’s structure and certain essential contents.
Kona low still moving down island chain, but no reason to change your Hawaiʻi trip
The islands remain safe and welcoming, and weather conditions are expected to improve early next week after two kona lows in a week; Kauaʻi and Oʻahu already are seeing improving conditions.
Salvation Army continues readiness to serve communities as second kona low moves across state
Nonprofit’s emergency disaster services positioned to respond to evolving needs as storm moves through; donations requested to help fund statewide support for vital relief efforts and supplies.
