Hawaii News
Multiple Hanamā‘ulu brush fires ʻintentionally setʻ Sunday
Several small brush fires were extinguished by firefighters in the area of Kalepa Ridge in Hanamā‘ulu on Sunday, Sept. 16, which the Kauaʻi Fire Department believes were intentionally set. “Wildfires remain a top concern for communities statewide,” said Kaua‘i Fire Chief Michael Gibson in a statement. “There really is no excuse for this type of […]
Haleakalā telescope on Maui attains magnetic breakthrough in solar corona mapping
A breakthrough in solar physics has been achieved atop Haleakalā, and it holds the promise of enhancing understanding of space weather and its impact on Earth’s technology-dependent society.
Nahelani Parsons selected as executive director of Hawaiʻi Renewable Fuels Coalition
The Hawaiʻi Renewable Fuels Coalition, a new, multi-sector advocacy group representing farmers, land stewards, airlines, and fuel producers that are collectively seeking to support the transformation of the state’s energy landscape by producing renewable fuels in the islands, has named Nahelani Parsons as its executive director.
Hawai‘i’s only commercial dairy farm faces potential lawsuit for alleged milk, manure discharge into Big Island’s waterways
The letter accuses the dairy company of unlawful dumping at the farm, which is polluting streams, groundwater and ocean waters in violation of the Clean Water Act and Resource Conservation and Recovery Act.
Hawaiʻi Department of Education to implement USDA food safety standards for produce suppliers
Starting in the 2025-26 school year, all farms that supply produce to the Department of Education will need to be Good Agricultural Practices certified through the USDA.
Volcano Watch – Recent intrusions follow pattern of previous events
An intrusion is an injection of magma into rock, that causes ground deformation and seismicity but does not result in an eruption.
Minor coastal flooding anticipated throughout Hawaiian Islands
Coastal flooding is possible around the daily peak tide, which will be between the late morning and early afternoon hours.
North Shore community to cap off summer with Hanalei nonprofit’s Picnic in The Park
In addition to this fun event, The Hanalei Initiative also has worked on local improvement projects, including a planned building conversion into workforce housing.
County invites Kaua‘i public to review proposals for latest Innovation Grants
Proposals must identify a deficiency, problem, or need within the Kaua‘i community and deploy an innovative community project.
Kaua‘i nonprofits select former Wailua hotel manager as new executive director
The Wai‘oli Nuhou corporations preserve the Grove Farm and Waioli Mission House museums, and other properties, buildings and collections on Kaua‘i.
Pacific Missile Range Facility releases draft assessment on land-based training, testing impacts in West Kaua‘i
On Thursday, officials with PMRF announced a draft environmental assessment has been created and they are looking to the public for feedback.
Reminder: Līhu‘e Refuse Transfer Station to be closed for renovations through Nov. 2
Officials held a blessing and groundbreaking ceremony for the Līhu‘e Refuse Transfer Station on Monday.
Finalists for University of Hawai‘i president named, public visits to islands scheduled
Wendy F. Hensel and Julian Vasquez will be introduced through a series of open houses and public forums scheduled in each of the four counties.
State agencies issue survey to Nāpali Coast park visitors following norovirus outbreak
The highly contagious norovirus was identified last week as the cause of illness among dozens of park visitors.
Update: Service status of Kaua‘i refuse transfer stations
On Monday, Kaua‘i County officials held a blessing and groundbreaking ceremony for the Līhu‘e Refuse Transfer Station.
Emergency water service shutdown on portion of Rice Street due to mainline break
The estimated timeline for repairs may be extended, if necessary to complete the mainline repairs.
Wall Street Journal ranks UH Mānoa within the top 500 best colleges in the US
The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa is one of the top universities in the country, according to the Wall Street Journal (WSJ). UH Mānoa was one of 500 universities that made the WSJ/College Pulse 2025 Best Colleges in the US rankings released in September 2024. The schools were selected out of more than 2,600 four-year colleges.
Flags lowered in remembrance of September 11
Congress passed a joint resolution on Dec. 18, 2001, to declare September 11 as Patriot Day.
Officials highlight cesspool conversion funding for Kaua‘i homeowners already feeling the pinch
The Kaua‘i Philippine Cultural Center was filled by an overflow crowd, a number of whom expressed anger and frustration.
University of Hawai‘i research voyage explores marine links across North Pacific
Wake and Johnston are isolated coral atolls 2,300 miles and 800 miles southwest of Honolulu, respectively.
