The University of Hawaii is hosting virtual focus groups to help shape the development of the Red Hill Registry, a new initiative aimed at connecting those affected by the Red Hill water crisis with resources and tracking health impacts over time. Read more
A team of conservation divers has successfully removed and relocated nearly 11 years’ worth of coral growth from a decommissioned offshore fish farm pen that was towed into the Honokohau Small Boat Harbor on Hawaii island last week. Read more
Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi and the Wahi Pana project team Monday announced the launch of Wahi Pana: Storied Places, a public art initiative that will showcase the history and culture of Oahu’s landmarks. Read more
Gov. Josh Green has “severe reservations” and is strongly criticizing President-elect Donald Trump’s choice of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Department of Health and Human Services. Read more
Children, teens and young adults are invited to attend the Youth Climate Summit on Saturday at the state Capitol. Read more
The Department of Defense Office of Inspector General released a management advisory report Thursday detailing concerns about the Navy’s handling of spills involving thousands of gallons of aqueous film- forming foam concentrate — a toxic fire suppressant containing “forever chemicals” — at Red Hill from 2019 to 2022. Read more
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The Federal Emergency Management Agency has approved Hawaii’s request to extend Financial Assistance and Direct Temporary Housing Assistance for an additional year, now through Feb. 10, 2026. Originally, the 18-month assistance period was scheduled to end on Feb. 10, 2025. Read more
The state Department of Hawaiian Home Lands has received a more than $72 million grant from the National Telecommunications and Information Administration’s Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program to expand high-speed internet access for Native Hawaiian households. Read more
The Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs unveiled a new plaque Monday at the President William McKinley High School campus. Read more
Maui Tomorrow argued the rules unlawfully delegated the commission’s oversight responsibilities to developers, who were given broad exemptions to determine on their own whether their projects were exempt from SMA regulations. Read more
Among the winners was incumbent Keli‘i Akina, who defeated Lei Ahu Isa for an at-large OHA Board of Trustees seat. Read more
The 40-day strike by workers at the Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort appears to be nearing an end after Hilton and UNITE HERE Local 5 announced a tentative agreement on a new contract late Saturday. Read more
Workers are expected to hold a ratification vote Monday. If the deal is ratified, they are expected to return to work Tuesday. Read more
The County of Maui Emergency Management Agency announced Friday that it has awarded a four-year contract to Genasys Inc. to provide two advanced public safety and emergency management software platforms. Read more
This was the 39th traffic fatality on Oahu in 2024, down from 47 fatalities at the same time last year Read more
Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi hosted city officials and community groups focused on diversity, equity and inclusion on Wednesday to sign Bill 32 into law, updating Honolulu’s nondiscrimination policy that prohibits discrimination in hiring and employment within Oahu as well as in the delivery of city services. Read more
Enrollment across the 10 campuses of the University of Hawaii has exceeded 50,000 students for the first time since 2018. For the fall 2024 semester, the UH system reported a head count of 50,418 students, marking a 3% increase over fall 2023. Read more
Hawaii drivers also ranked high for other bad behavior on the road, such as driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs and texting while driving. Read more
Sarah Danser, a 34-year-old reality show survivalist, diver and boat captain from Castle Rock, Colo., died Tuesday after being involved in a car crash Sunday night on Diamond Head Road. Read more
The 8-year-old boy driving the all-terrain vehicle that crashed Tuesday evening and killed Maxim Beregovoy, 13, of Kailua-Kona in North Kona was the victim’s brother. Read more
A 13-year-old Kailua-Kona boy died in an all-terrain vehicle crash in which an 8-year-old boy was behind the wheel Tuesday evening in North Kona, according to Hawaii island police. Read more
