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April 9, 2024 · 11:34 AM

State reports 8 probable cases of whooping cough on Hawai‘i Island

Currently, no one is hospitalized. DOH is working with the families and schools to identify close contacts and encourage them to seek medical attention for preventive care as well as testing if symptomatic.

April 9, 2024 · 10:46 AM

Kolekole Gulch Park set to reopen after upgrades to infrastructure

Major improvements include construction of a new comfort station; a new pavilion; potable water infrastructure; fire protection water system; refurbished pavilions; and new walkways, ramps, picnic tables, lighted parking areas and landscaping.

April 9, 2024 · 3:00 AM

Kaua‘i fills Līhu‘e Airport to welcome hālau hula home from Merrie Monarch Festival

Hālau Ka Lei Mokihana o Leināʻala was awarded second place overall at the prestigious hula competition held in Hilo on the Big Island.

April 9, 2024 · 1:00 AM

Monthly parking at Kona airport no longer offered starting this summer

The move is in response to increased demand for daily parking and the limited availability of spaces at the airport facility, according to Hawai‘i Department of Transportation.

April 8, 2024 · 5:40 PM

Search continues for Pāhoa woman who has not been seen nor heard from for 9 months

29-year-old Shanice Ogata-Staudinger was picking ʻopihi with a relative the morning of July 9, 2023, at a spot in Puna commonly known as Hau Bush when she was separated from her relative. She has not been seen nor heard from since.

April 8, 2024 · 4:05 PM

Public comment sought on proposed transit hub and library in Puna

The transit hub and library are intended to support comfort and safety for transit riders, promote other multi-modal uses such as walking and biking, and provide amenities and gathering spaces for the greater Pāhoa community.

April 8, 2024 · 12:46 PM

A case of travel-related dengue reported on O‘ahu

Dengue virus is spread from infected person to mosquito to person. While Hawai‘i is home to the type of mosquitoes that can carry dengue, the disease is not established here in the state, and cases are currently only seen in travelers.

April 8, 2024 · 10:15 AM

Removal of second Mauna Kea telescope to begin this month

The decommissioning includes removing the observatory building, generator building and telecommunications and electrical infrastructure.

April 8, 2024 · 5:00 AM

Astronomers discover ancient star system orbiting around Milky Way using telescopes atop Mauna Kea

This system consists of just 60 stars that are over 10 billion years old, all bound by their own gravity and maybe even dark matter, according to a press release from the W.M. Keck Observatory.

April 8, 2024 · 3:00 AM

Hale Puna restoring oldest house on Kaua‘i

The Gulick-Rowell House in Waimea was built using coral limestone cut from offshore reefs. A nonprofit hopes to transform the nearly 200-year-old building into a community space.

Merrie Monarch 

Kaua‘i fills Līhu‘e Airport to welcome hālau hula home from Merrie Monarch Festival
O‘ahu hālau captures overall win in 61st annual Merrie Monarch Hula Festival
Winning 2024 Miss Aloha Hula competition a dream come true for Oʻahu dancer
2024 Miss Aloha Hula from O‘ahu; Merrie Monarch Hula competition continues tonight with group performances in hula kahiko

What is Hawai‘i’s most important contribution to the world?
  • Hands down, hula. The Big Island hosts the world’s “Super Bowl of Hula” every year, it’s a no-brainer.
  • Island food. Who doesn’t love kalua pig, lilikoi butter, poke and loco moco?
  • Musical talent. We got Iam Tongi now, but who can forget Bruddah Iz, Bruno Mars, Jake Shimabukuro and all the other top-notch musicians from the islands?
  • The shaka. And yes, 2024 should be “The Year of the Shaka” and state legislators should make it the official hand gesture of Hawai‘i.
  • Volcanic and astronomical research. We got plenty volcanoes and it’s really dark way out here in the Pacific. Prime for both.
  • The people. Hawai‘i has a skilled force of construction workers, chefs, business owners and more. Heck, we even have world-class keiki bakers.
  • The places. “Jurassic Park” wouldn’t be as good if it wasn’t filmed in Hawai‘i. We also have some pretty awesome national parks.
  • Aloha. No explanation necessary.
  • All or a combination of the above.
  • I think there’s something else that’s more important.
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