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Published on 11:54 GMT
Hawaii’s warming seas leave once-vibrant coral reefs now bleached white
Much of Hawaii’s coral reefs are dying, turning bleached white, due to rising temperatures and chemicals brought into the ocean by tourists through items such as sunscreen, according to marine experts. Coral reefs are crucial for maintaining marine …
Source: The Mirror US – Left-wing -
Published on 02:47 GMT
Hawaiian Airlines’ new policy could cost travelers money
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – MARCH 15: A Hawaiian Airlines Airbus A320 departs from Harry Reid International Airport en route to Honolulu on March 15, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Kevin Carter/Getty Images) Hawaiian Airlines is days into implementing a …
Source: FOX 10 Phoenix – Arizona – Indeterminate -
Published on 03:02 GMT
Child welfare advocates say new legislation critical to helping Hawaii families
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Lawmakers passed several family-focused bills during the 2025 legislative session that now await the governor’s signature. Parent leaders from the nonprofit Hawaii Children’s Action Network, Noelle Zimdahl and Joanna Kwon, joined …
Source: Hawaii News Now – Neutral -
Published on 10:23 GMT
Battle-tested Hawaii ready to face UCSB in Big West Tournament
The bags and equipment were stowed on the airport-bound bus, the check list was double checked and then … a mongoose attacked a bird several yards away from a news conference at Les Murakami Stadium. An omen? A metaphor for nature’s fight-or-flight …
Source: Honolulu Star-Advertiser – Hawaii – Neutral -
Published on 04:45 GMT
Hawaii film industry in jeopardy amid the opening of Lilo and Stitch
HONOLULU (Island News) — With no major productions in the islands for the first time in more than 20 years, many in the film industry are desperate for the state to attract more business. “We have too many people that have lost their insurance. We …
Source: KITV – Hawaii – Neutral -
Published on 07:28 GMT
Family Mediation Hawaii Helps Divorcing Couples Focus on What’s Best for Kids
2025 SmallBiz Editor’s Choice Award winner: Owner Katie Bennett’s background in law and sociology helps her navigate custody issues. Pictured: Katie Bennet | Photo credit: Aaron Yoshino Katie Bennett knows that navigating a divorce can be emotionally …
Source: Hawaii Business – Neutral -
Published on 04:50 GMT
‘My favorite’: Hawaii public schools serve up Okinawan sweet potato for lunch
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Okinawan sweet potato was on the menu at 91 public schools in Hawaii this month. It’s an effort to get homegrown ingredients into cafeterias across the state. Hilo Union School was one of dozens serving up steamed uala alongside …
Source: Hawaii News Now – Neutral -
Published on 10:23 GMT
Hawaiian Electric using drones for aerial inspections
Hawaiian Electric is drones for aerial inspections of its electrical infrastructure in identified wildfire risk areas on Hawaii Island. The drones play a critical role in the inspection process, and the technology enables the utility to more quickly …
Source: Hawaii Tribune Herald – Neutral -
Published on 07:10 GMT
Downtown Honolulu, Chinatown revitalization plans developed by UH students
Reading time: 3 minutes Twelve graduate students from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa showcased innovative proposals to revitalize Downtown Honolulu and Chinatown through the establishment of a Business Improvement District (BID). Their work was …
Source: University of Hawai‘i at Manoa – Neutral -
Published on 10:13 GMT
Hawaii island Punaluu Village project thwarted
A controversial commercial development on the famous black-sand beaches of Hawaii island has been stalled by foreclosure. Black Sand Beach LLC had plans to develop Punalu‘u Village on 147 acres inland of Punaluu Bay in Kau, where endangered hawksbill and …
Source: Honolulu Star-Advertiser – Hawaii – Neutral -
Published on 10:33 GMT
Bill To Guard Against Imitation Hawaiian Tea Could End Up Hurting Industry
Māmaki producers say they support efforts to protect Hawaiʻi-grown products but fear this bill could put companies out of business. It’s been a rocky year for Matt and Andrea Drayer, two of the state’s largest growers of Hawaiian māmaki tea. In late 2024, …
Source: Honolulu Civil Beat – Hawaii – Center-left -
Published on 04:39 GMT
US senator denounces ICE raid on home of Filipino teachers in Hawaii
FILE PHOTO (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson, File) WASHINGTON – Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i) has denounced the recent Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raid on the home of Filipino teachers in Kahului, Maui. “The reported interrogation …
Source: Inquirer – Neutral -
Published on 07:14 GMT
Hawaii County Weather Forecast for May 20, 2025
Hilo Tonight: Mostly cloudy. Occasional showers until early morning, then scattered showers late in the night. Lows 64 to 70 near the shore to 49 to 55 at 4000 feet. East winds up to 15 mph. Chance of rain 80 percent. Tuesday: Mostly sunny in the morning …
Source: Big Island Now – Hawaii – Neutral -
Published on 09:32 GMT
Scientists warn of Mega-Tsunami threat looming over Pacific Northwest, Alaska, and Hawaii
Daijiworld Media Network – Washington Washington, May 20: In a chilling revelation, scientists from Virginia Tech have issued a stark warning about a potential mega-tsunami that could devastate the Pacific Northwest, Alaska, and Hawaii in the event of a …
Source: Daijiworld News – Indeterminate -
Published on 02:08 GMT
Hawaii hopes to restore ‘racist’ broadband access grant canceled by president
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Hawaii’s lieutenant governor is scrambling to find money to replace a broadband access grant that President Donald Trump terminated — a grant he called “racist” and a “woke giveaway.” The decision was baffling to supporters of …
Source: Hawaii News Now – Neutral -
Published on 02:08 GMT
Tickets on sale for annual Hawaii Food and Wine Festival
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Dozens of top local and global chefs are gearing up for the 15th annual Hawaii Food and Wine Festival this fall. The festival runs from October through November. Hawaii Island, Oct. 17 and 18 Kaanapali, Maui, Oct. 24 and 26 Oahu, …
Source: Hawaii News Now – Neutral -
Published on 01:55 GMT
City and County of Honolulu released its Memorial Day holiday schedule
HONOLULU (Island News) – The City and County of Honolulu released its schedule for Memorial Day along with the schedule for the rest of its operations and the traffic and parking regulations that will be in effect for Monday, May 26, 2025. The holiday …
Source: KITV – Hawaii – Neutral -
Published on 01:48 GMT
Hawaii’s once-vivid coral reefs are “all bleached white”
Jarrod Taylor has been diving in the waters off the coast of Honolulu for 20 years, and he has witnessed a seismic shift happening not just in Hawaii but across the world’s oceans. Coral reefs — which are essential for maintaining marine life and …
Source: CBS News – Neutral -
Published on 07:14 GMT
Hawaii County Surf Forecast for May 20, 2025
Forecast for Big Island Windward and Southeast Shores Tonight Tuesday Surf Surf PM AM AM PM North Facing 1-3 0-2 0-2 1-3 East Facing 3-5 2-4 2-4 2-4 South Facing 2-4 2-4 2-4 2-4 TONIGHT Weather Partly sunny until 12 AM, then partly cloudy. Occasional …
Source: Big Island Now – Hawaii – Neutral
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