The Chamber of Commerce Hawaii has launched Kama‘aina Come Home, a job placement program designed to reconnect former Hawaii residents with engineering opportunities in the islands. Read more
The state Department of Transportation announced upcoming lane closures as part of the Kamehameha Highway Drainage and Safety Improvements, also known as the Laniakea Realignment. Read more
Police said the suspect was identified as a 16-year-old boy who was in custody for unrelated charges. Read more
Hawaiian Volcano Observatory scientists said Kilauea has been erupting intermittently since Dec. 23, with the eruption marked by “episodic fountaining.” Read more
HFD advises all hikers to assess their fitness level and experience before choosing a trail. Read more
Ocean Safety officials said the 79-year-old woman was not wearing a snorkel or mask at the time of the incident. Read more
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Advocates are intensifying their efforts to push for improved family benefits for Hawaii’s children as key bills addressing these issues remain stalled in the Legislature. Read more
While the hiring and job postings are aimed at federal employees who were laid off, the department also welcomes federal workers uncertain about their job status, and the general public, to explore vacant positions. Read more
A forensic pathologist determined that Sarai Perez-Rivera died from the combined effects of dehydration and starvation, and had numerous contusions on her head and extremities. Read more
The workers were employed through the National Dislocated Worker Grant program and working for 27 “host” organizations on cleanup, recovery and humanitarian efforts. Read more
The digitization of Hawaii’s Plants and Animals Declaration Form is set to be launched in March under the Akamai Arrival pilot program, state leaders announced Monday. Read more
Honolulu officials are implementing precautionary measures on the Auloa Road Bridge in Maunawili after identifying structural concerns related to a decaying timber pile that supports a portion of the bridge’s mauka — upstream — edge. Read more
Conservationists on Kauai have begun releasing hundreds of thousands of male mosquitoes incapable of reproducing in an effort to combat avian malaria, a disease threatening native honeycreepers with extinction. Read more
The state Department of Human Services is accepting applications through April 30 for the 2025-2026 school year. The program provides tuition subsidies for eligible 3- and 4-year-olds. Read more
The Hawaii protest was part of the national “No Kings on Presidents Day” effort organized by the Florida-based 50501 group opposing the Trump administration and its policies. Read more
Ko Olina Resort and the Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement have formed a partnership aimed at increasing visitor engagement with Native Hawaiian culture and incorporating cultural stewardship into future resort developments. Read more
Currently, no standardized procedure exists to handle harassment in schools, and some teachers argue they need a safe space to foster a safe learning environment for students. Read more
Hawaii State Teachers Association leaders, including some who are educators themselves, joined a large group of teachers, parents, students and elected officials in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday to urge Congress to oppose federal cuts and protect public education. Read more
The legislation requires the USPS to seek community input before relocating post offices and gives local governments the ability to request new facilities to better serve their residents. Read more
The Honolulu Police Department has scheduled an autopsy for today to investigate the death of a 72-year-old woman whose body was found early Tuesday morning in a dumpster at her residence. Read more
U.S. Sen. Mazie Hirono, D-Hawaii, and 21 of her Senate colleagues are calling on newly confirmed Interior Secretary Doug Burgum to address critical staffing shortages at the National Park Service. Read more
