Volcano Watch: An intrusion during an eruption at the summit of Kīlauea. How does it happen?
On Sept. 30, as flames, spatter and lava flows erupted from the north and south vents at the summit of Kīlauea, magma was also making a new path below the surface of the caldera.
VA awards more than $2M to organizations working to strengthen suicide prevention efforts in Hawaiʻi
The Department of Veterans Affairs awarded $2,183,905 in grants to three grantees for Hawaiʻi community organizations that provide suicide prevention services to Veterans in Hawaiʻi.
Free AARP Hawaiʻi workshops help kupuna with Medicare coverage
Medicare beneficiaries can get help from AARP Hawaiʻi and the Hawaiʻi State Health Insurance Assistance Program to evaluate changes in their Medicare coverage in 2027 and assistance in selecting the plan that best meets their needs during Medicare Open Enrollment.
New Biosecurity Academy is training the next frontline inspectors in Hawaiʻi’s fight against invasive pests
DAB is partnering with Leeward Community College’s Office of Workforce Development in accepting the first ever students into the Biosecurity Academy. Up to 20 hopefuls will be selected to attend the academy, starting in November and ending in March.
Polynesian Cultural Center breaks ground on Hawaiʻi Kauhale Project, expanding its Hawaiʻi Village experience
The Polynesian Cultural Center marked a new chapter for its Hawaiʻi Village on Sunday, Oct. 3, with a groundbreaking ceremony for the Hawaiʻi Kauhale Project, an initiative designed to deepen guests’ understanding of traditional Hawaiian ways of life, agriculture and the enduring relationship between people and ʻāina, or land.
Hirono leads bipartisan, bicameral resolution recognizing Filipino American History Month
The resolution celebrates Filipino Americans’ rich history and the many contributions they have made to the United States, including as members of the US Armed Forces, officials in federal and state governments, and leaders of labor movements.
NARUTO! film directed by Maui’s Destin Daniel Cretton seeks casting submissions for lead teen roles
The new live action feature film, NARUTO!, directed by Maui’s own Destin Daniel Cretton and Lionsgate, is searching for its male and female leads, between the ages of 13 and 15. The upcoming live-action English-language feature film adaption of NARUTO!, is based on the popular Japanese manga series, written and illustrated by Masashi Kishimoto.
New data highlights potential for deeper Hawaiʻi-Japan economic partnership
Newly released data highlights potential for a deeper Hawaiʻi-Japan economic partnership. The 2026 Hawai‘i–Japan Economic Report is the first comprehensive analysis of its kind since 1998.
Free energy efficiency live webinar training series offered by Hawaiʻi State Energy Office
Self-paced courses provide flexible opportunities for contractors and residents to build skills in heat pumps, ENERGY STAR, multi-family energy auditing and building performance.
Charli Hately and Ryan Kainalo win Banco do Brasil São Sebastião Pro
In the men’s competition, 1,092 waves were ridden across 47 heats. Jackson Bunch (HAW) of Maui led the single-wave scores with an 8.83 in the Round of 64.
SNAP replacement benefits for Molokaʻi households affected by planned power outages
Hawaiian Electric has announced that planned outages will occur from Oct. 3 through Oct. 8 as crews replace existing copper lines with aluminum conductors along East Kamehameha V Highway between Onioni Drive and Puʻu O Hōkū Ranch. To support households who may experience food spoilage during these outages, DHS received approval from the USDA Food and Nutrition Administration to authorize replacement SNAP benefits.
Maui County launches housing navigator program for wildfire survivors as state ends case management
Maui County began a housing navigator program Thursday for households affected by the August 2023 wildfires. It takes over case management services that the state had been providing, the county announced.