Hawai'i State News
‘Huge relief’: SNAP policy change will help tens of thousands of additional Hawai‘i families
Hawai‘i will eliminate the “net income limit” for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, commonly called food stamps, which could extend benefits to 13,000 to 14,000 more households throughout the state by next year.
Big Island hotels follow state trend with lower occupancy, less revenue per available rooms in August
Occupancy for Hawai‘i Island hotels was down at 66.8%, 2.1 percentage points lower than August 2023 and 14.1 percentage points behind 2019.
Coconut rhinoceros beetle found on Big Island
This is the first detection of CRB on the island since October 2023 when a Waikoloa resident reported finding a total of six grubs (larvae) in a decaying palm tree stump.
Police seek help identifying Hilo burglary suspect
The burglary reportedly occurred on Thursday, Sept. 19, between 10 p.m. and 11 p.m., at a business located on the 100 block of Kaumana Drive in Hilo.
Planned center at Kauaʻi Community College will help transfer students continue degrees at several other UH campuses
The center will offer comprehensive support services for Kauaʻi Community College students transferring to 4-year programs at UH campuses on Oʻahu in Mānoa and West Oʻahu and UH-Hilo on the Big Island.
Volcano Watch: Kīlauea eruption signals significant, fascinating change
This eruption signals a significant and fascinating change in activity at Kīlauea.
Gaming the system: 21 UH students gain invaluable experience points at 2 top esports firms
When you’re a university student roaming the open world of the esports industry, looking to gain experience points to level up your business acumen during the summer, one of the best way to acquire the skills you need is to take on a summer internship mission.
Keck Observatory on Maunakea spots biggest pair of black hole jets ever seen
The jet megastructure dates to a time when our universe was 6.3 billion years old, or less than half its present age of 13.8 billion years.
UHERO report: Hawaiʻi’s economy holding steady, but labor force growth a concern
The current growth trend for the state of Hawaiʻi is slower than in past decades — and it is expected to continue to be slow in the coming years due to limited increases in population with births no longer outpacing deaths.
National Park Service: Kīlauea eruption hazards increase along Chain of Craters Road
The middle East Rift Zone eruption significantly increased in volume on the afternoon of Sept. 18.
Humpback whale calf seen off Big Island found near Washington State, 3 years later
Humpbacks have one of the longest mammal migrations on the planet.
Full reopening of Kalalau Trail in Nāpali Coast state park on Kauaʻi to be determined
However, the Hawai‘i Department of Land and Natural Resources is reopening a portion of the trail to Hanakāpīʻai for day use only beginning Sept. 21. Any hiking beyond that point could result in citations or arrests.
Toss your tires: Free collection event coming to Kea’au Middle School on Big Island
Eligible tires are limited to passenger car and light truck tires or smaller. Commercial vehicle and large truck tires will not be accepted.
Private land donated, aiding Pololū Trailhead Management Plan on Kohala Coast
Pololū Valley and the trailhead have long faced the challenges of heavy visitor traffic and overcrowding.
For the first time in over a decade, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa exceeds 20K students
As of Sept. 17, there are 20,012 students enrolled at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, a 4% increase over 2023.
7 Big Island bus routes among 14 in state to be restored this month
Two routes in the Hilo-Waiākea Complex Area and five in the Ka‘ū-Keaʻau-Pāhoa Complex Area will be restored.
Chain of Craters Road reopens as Kīlauea Volcano’s eruption hazards ease
The eruption at Nāpau Crater continues and serious hazards still exist.
Kahaualeʻa Natural Area Reserve in Puna closed due to volcanic activity
The current lava flow at the middle of the eastern rift zone could create hazards for visitors such as cracks and toxic fumes.
Hawai‘i Island police seeking Hilo runaway Justine Kawaa
She was last seen in Hilo on Sept. 16 at around 3:30 p.m.
Undeclared milk allergen prompts recall of Enjoy Premium coconut, taro cookies
The recalled products were distributed throughout Hawai‘i at retail stores and sold directly to consumers via mail order.