Hawaii News

Thomas Lee, a newly appointed University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo geology professor, returns home to the Big Island and is eager to collaborate with the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory amidst the ongoing Kīlauea summit eruptions.

Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green has issued 14 consecutive proclamations aimed at fast-tracking housing projects and reducing living costs to mitigate the state’s affordable housing crisis.

Diana Birkett Rakow will be based in Honolulu and will be responsible for the long-term performance and advancement of the Hawaiian Airlines brand and Alaska Air Group’s business in Hawai‘i.

Patriot Day honors the nearly 3,000 individuals — civilians and first responders — who were tragically killed in the terrorist attacks on 9/11, 24 years ago.

Researchers from Bishop Museum, along with partners from the Kauaʻi Forest Bird Recovery Project, found live specimens of Godwinia caperata (described in 1852) and Hiona exaequata (described in 1846) on Kauaʻi during recent biodiversity surveys.

According to an 5 p.m. update from the National Hurricane Center, a high surf warning has been extended for Kauaʻi until 6 a.m. Wednesday with large breaking waves of 10 to 15 feet on all east facing shores.

Office of Hawaiian Affairs Board of Trustees issued a statement on Thursday, standing in solidarity with Kamehameha Schools amid a challenge from Virginia-based group “Students for Fair Admissions.”

Before “American Idol” hopefuls get a chance to showcase their pipes for celebrity judges Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie and Carrie Underwood, they must first impress the show’s producers.

Dick Fiske, who died on June 18 as he neared his 93rd birthday, was one of the most original thinkers ever at the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.

David Borges of Kōloa was sentenced in federal court to 352 months in prison for years of extortion, drug trafficking, and firearm charges.

“Our mission is to protect and share Hawaiʻi’s natural and cultural resources, and this was a failure in that regard,” said Alan B. Carpenter, state parks assistant administrator at the Hawaiʻi State Department of Land and Natural Resources.

A single tree can produce 200 or more fruit per season, making it one of the most prolific food trees in the world, thus a logical candidate to help relieve hunger in many areas around the world.

The disaster emergency relief period will commence immediately and continue through Sept. 19, unless extended or terminated earlier.

Mount Waiʻaleʻale recorded its driest August since 2003 while still topping the state’s totals at 12.73 inches—only 37% of the average.

The U.S. Navy are carefully removing two World War II-era mooring platforms from the USS Arizona, ensuring the ship’s preservation for future generations.

With Hurricane Kiko on the path to Hawaiʻi, Kauaʻi Emergency Management Agency reminds residents to prepare for all emergencies ahead of time.

Electric vehicle drivers can now enjoy greater convenience at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport with the launch of 20 new EV charging stations by the Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation, enhancing Hawaiʻi’s push towards sustainable energy goals.

Using the new method, researchers found that the population numbered 139 whales in 2022 and declined by 3.5% per year during the last 10 years.

A new study reveals a wide variety of approaches across the US for establishing building elevation guidelines that account for future sea level rise, highlighting a need for more standardized methods.

Virtual Financial Aid Workshops will be held via Zoom on Wednesdays from 6-7:30 p.m. till Oct. 1.