Voluntary compliance order issued to stop the spread of Coconut Rhinoceros Beetles #HNN #HINEWS #HawaiiNews hawaiinewsnow.com/2025/06/29/vol…

Episode 27 at Kilauea sends more towering fountains skyward #HNN #HINEWS #HawaiiNews hawaiinewsnow.com/2025/06/29/epi…

Team of Hawaii students collaborate with scientists to draft endangered Palila bird genome #HNN #HINEWS #HawaiiNews hawaiinewsnow.com/2025/07/01/tea…

TSUNAMI WATCH PRELIMINARY PARAMETERS UPGRADED ORIGIN TIME - 0125 PM HST 29 JUL 2025 COORDINATES - 52.2 N 160.0 E LOCATION - OFF THE EAST COAST OF KAMCHATKA RUSSIA MAGNITUDE - 8.7 MOMENT IF TSUNAMI WAVES IMPACT HAWAIʻI FIRST ESTIMATED TIME 0717 PM HST 07/29/2025.

Repost: Pacific Tsunami Warning Center has extended a TSUNAMI WATCH for Hawai‘i. The magnitude of the initial earthquake has been revised upward to 8.7. Analysis is continuing to determine whether there is a threat to Hawaii. The earliest expected arrival is 7:17 p.m. HST.

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Creative freedom in the kitchen. HB2144 is in admin rules for the Department of Health, empowering local entrepreneurs to make & sell more homemade foods without burdensome red tape. Mahalo to our South Kona community + advocates who turned grassroots voices into good policy. 🤙🏽

To our veterans on Veterans Day. We recognize your bravery, your commitment, and the generations of families who stand with you. May we continue to care for one another, in peace and aloha. We mahalo your service today and always.

The Hawaiʻi Legislature announced funding decisions for the Act 310, SLH 2025 Nonprofit Grants Program, awarding $50 million to support 95 nonprofits impacted by recent federal funding delays and reductions. More info: auw.org/Act-310/.

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The DAB has established a biosecurity dashboard to better coordinate and document programs and activities in the battle against invasive species statewide. Link to dashboard: biosecurity.hawaii.gov For more information, view the news release at: dab.hawaii.gov/blog/main/nr25…

I kēia lā i ka makahiki 1830, ua hānau ʻia o Lota Kapuāiwa. On this day in 1830 Prince Lot was born. His mother was Elizabeth Kīnaʻu and his father was Mataio Kekūanaōʻa. He ruled as Kamehameha V and was the last ruling monarch of the Kamehameha line. #aliibirthday #KamehamehaV

As the year 2025 comes to a close, we reflect on the historic past year of volcanic activity on the Island of Hawaiʻi. Thirty-eight episodes of lava fountaining at the summit of Kīlauea remind those of us who live in Hawaii that our landscape is volcanic and we should be aware of

📢 Join the #ForestFarmFacility for webinar #2️⃣ in a new series Boosting entrepreneurship and market access for forest and farm products 🗓️ Tuesday 16 December 2025 ⏰ 14.00–15.30 UTC+1 👉 ow.ly/M6ou50XFphw Food and Agriculture Organization IIED IUCN @AgriCord

We have something to celebrate! Funds are released for the planning & design phase of the Donkey Mill Art Center’s master campus plan—strengthening arts, culture & community in Kona. Mahalo Governor Josh Green and my West Hawaiʻi colleagues for supporting this GIA. 🤙🏽

The Green Fee, which will impose higher taxes on tourists, is now on track to take effect on Jan. 1. Here's what supporters and critics of the tax are saying. hawaiinewsnow.com/2025/12/25/haw…

Mele Kalikimaka! 🎄 Sending warm holiday wishes to you and your ʻohana. May this season bring joy, peace, and all that you’ve hoped for. 🎁 I am deeply grateful to serve the Kona community and wish you a safe, restful, and festive holiday season. 🤙🏽

Neighbor island life means family visits to the Capitol are rare. My ʻohana is my why—they keep me grounded and accountable so our families can continue to call Hawaiʻi home. Mahalo to my brother and sister-in-law for coming today.

Mahalo to our Big Island public school teachers for visiting the Capitol and sharing your voices and manaʻo. Grateful for all you do for our keiki and communities. HSTA

The Hawaiʻi Legislature will be closed on Mon, Feb 9, following Gov’s announcement regarding the closure of state offices due to potentially severe weather conditions. All committee hearings scheduled 2/9 will be postponed, and floor sessions will not be convened.