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What Hawaiʻi families need to know about upcoming federal changes to SNAP program
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Big Island News
September 24, 2025 · 10:00 AM
Hawaiʻi Island schools serve classic Filipino dish with locally sourced ingredients
The Department of Education students tried tinola – chicken papaya soup – this September as part of the farm-to-school initiative to enhance nutrition and support local farming.
September 24, 2025 · 7:37 AM
U.S. Sen. Schatz of Hawaiʻi to deliver a keynote address today at Climate Mayors Leadership Forum
U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz Schatz also will discuss how federal policy and private sector investment can bolster carbon dioxide removal efforts at Carbon Removal Alliance roundtable.
September 24, 2025 · 5:00 AM
Legislation that grants U.S. citizenship to adoptees gains bipartisan support
The act addresses barriers faced by adoptees, ensuring their rightful access to higher education, employment, and protection from deportation.
September 24, 2025 · 3:00 AM
What Hawaiʻi families need to know about upcoming federal changes to SNAP program
Households in Hawaiʻi will see a reduction in their monthly SNAP benefit because of adjustments made by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to the Thrifty Food Plan.
September 24, 2025 · 1:00 AM
Hawaiʻi County Parks & Rec offering lifeguard certification course in Pāhoa
The American Red Cross course includes deep water training and requires participants to pass two prerequisite swimming skills evaluations.
September 23, 2025 · 5:21 PM
Canceled: High bacteria count notification at Kēōkea Beach Park in North Hawai‘i
Kēōkea Beach Park in North Hawaiʻi has reopened following confirmation from the Hawaiʻi State Department of Health that water quality meets safety standards after initial tests showed elevated bacteria levels.
September 23, 2025 · 1:30 PM
Gov. Josh Green issues proclamation protecting COVID-19 vaccine access
Emergency action ensures continued public access to COVID-19 vaccines for residents aged 3 and older, despite new federal limitations.
September 23, 2025 · 10:00 AM
Western Pacific council urges stronger standards for marine mammal protection in seafood imports
The council urged NOAA to apply more rigorous standards when determining whether foreign fisheries meet U.S. requirements for protecting marine mammals and reducing bycatch.
September 23, 2025 · 7:24 AM
German Laura Philipp heads women’s elite field of 60 in upcoming Ironman World Championship in Kona
Former Ironman World Champions Lucy Charles-Barclay and Chelsea Sodaro also will be competing in the grueling 140.6-mile swim, bike and run triathlon on Oct. 11 in Kona on the Big Island.
September 23, 2025 · 3:00 AM
Repairs to begin Thursday on Hakalau Bridge on Hawaiʻi Island’s Belt Road
The construction work is part of preparations for a larger rehabilitation project planned for the Hakalau Bridge.
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September 17, 2025 · 5:00 AM
Events at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park continue amid ongoing projects
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park nears a milestone as Phase One of disaster recovery from the 2018 Kīlauea eruption wraps up.
September 7, 2025 · 3:00 AM
Singers from Hawaiʻi can audition virtually on Tuesday for a chance to be on ‘American Idol’
Before “American Idol” hopefuls get a chance to showcase their pipes for celebrity judges Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie and Carrie Underwood, they must first impress the show’s producers.
September 4, 2025 · 1:00 AM
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for Sept. 5-11: Queen Liliʻuokalani Festival, Big Island Walk & Roll to Cure ALS, World Manta Day Festival and more
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August 31, 2025 · 2:00 PM
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Hawai’i Volcano Blog
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September 4, 2025 · 1:00 AM HST
Isaac Kepoʻokalani Hale Beach Park in Puna to be temporarily closed starting next week
August 29, 2025 · 12:00 PM HST
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Maui Now
Hawaiʻi leaders help kick off climate week in NYC
US Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i) is among the Hawaiʻi leaders participating in Climate Week NYC. Today, Sept. 24, Schatz delivers a keynote address at the Climate Mayors Leadership Forum on the future of clean energy and the importance of local climate action.
Holomua 2025 presents the return of the Ko‘i Awards Gala, alongside annual Business Fest
Holomua 2025, Maui’s premier business festival centered on recovery, resilience, and renewal, presented by the Maui Native Hawaiian Chamber of Commerce, announces the return of its culminating event, the Ko‘i Awards Gala, on Friday, Nov. 14, 2025, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Grand Wailea Resort’s Haleakalā Ballroom.
Hawaiʻi families to see SNAP reductions for third year in a row beginning Oct. 1
The Hawaiʻi Department of Human Services is preparing families across the state for upcoming changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), effective Oct. 1, 2025.
A Cup of Cold Water names new president as outreach expands across Maui
A Cup of Cold Water (ACCW), the mobile outreach ministry of the Episcopal Diocese of Hawaiʻi, has named Joseph Cascio as its new president, effective Sept. 1, 2025.
Holomua Fire in Pāʻia: 50% contained, no forward progress overnight, 380 acres burned
The Holomua Fire that started Tuesday afternoon in Pāʻia on Maui burned an estimated 380 acres and was 50% contained this morning, with no forward progress reported overnight.
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Kauaʻi Police seek public help in search for missing 37-year-old Kyle Barrett
Kyle Barrett, 37, has been reported missing. He was last seen near Queen’s Bath on Tues. evening, wearing a white aloha shirt and dark shorts.
UH study finds gut bacteria linked to how genes switch on and off
Personalized medicine could be revolutionized by using gut microbial biomarkers and AI-driven analyses to tailor prevention and treatment to individual needs.
Sen. Schatz of Hawaiʻi to discuss clean energy legislation at climate events in New York City
U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz Schatz will discuss how federal policy and private sector investment can bolster carbon dioxide removal efforts at Carbon Removal Alliance roundtable.
Cultural practitioners, chefs unite at Waipā for Eat the Invasives gala fundraiser
On Kauaiʻs North Shore, an innovative culinary event at Waipā spotlighted the fight against invasive species by transforming them into gourmet dishes.
Upcoming federal changes to SNAP program will decrease benefits to Hawaiʻi families
Households in Hawaiʻi will see a reduction in their monthly SNAP benefits staring Oct. 1 because of adjustments made by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to the Thrifty Food Plan.
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