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Pacific Tsunami Museum announces Black and White Night event for Día de los Muertos

The Pacific Tsunami Museum announced its Black and White Night event, scheduled for November 1, 2024, as part of the Día de los Muertos celebration.


Hawai'i launches compost reimbursement program for farmers and landscapers

Act 231, passed by the State Legislature in its 2024 session, has enabled a new compost reimbursement program.


Hilo Courthouse warns public about phone scams targeting residents

The public is being alerted to a phone scam involving individuals impersonating officials from the Hilo Courthouse, known as Hale Kaulike, in an effort to extort money from residents of Hawaiʻi Island.


Native Hawaiian filmmaker Erin Lau debuts directing TV episode on FOX

Hawai‘i's creative industry continues to gain recognition as Erin Lau, a Native Hawaiian filmmaker, directs an episode of the drama series "Rescue: HI-Surf."


Justice McKenna serves as volunteer justice pro tem in Northern Mariana Islands

Hawaiʻi Supreme Court Associate Justice Sabrina S. McKenna recently visited Saipan in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) and Guam.


Maui's mother reef restoration begins with feasibility study for sediment control

Work has commenced on the restoration of Maui's mother reef, with initial efforts focused on collecting soil samples in Manawaipueo Gulch.


Hirono announces $59M federal aid for Honolulu Harbor modernization

U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono has announced a significant federal investment in Honolulu Harbor, totaling over $56 million aimed at modernizing the port and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.


Kauaʻi set to host community climate fair with focus on environmental initiatives

The Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) has announced a community climate fair scheduled to take place on Kauaʻi.


Health department reopens Kat's Kau Kau Mo'opuna Style after compliance

The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) Food Safety Branch has given the green light for Kat’s Kau Kau Moʻopuna Style to resume operations.


Small Business Regulatory Review Board announces leadership for fiscal year 2024-2025

The Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT) has announced the new officers for the Small Business Regulatory Review Board (SBRRB) for the fiscal year 2024 to 2025.


Hawaii to conduct statewide siren system test on November 1

The monthly test of Hawaii's Statewide Outdoor Warning Siren System is set for November 1, 2024, at 11:45 a.m. This test will be conducted alongside the Live Audio Broadcast segment of the Emergency Alert System.


Arbor Day celebrations focus on food security in Hawaii

In South Kona on Hawaiʻi Island, a collaborative Arbor Day celebration will be held by the Hawaiʻi ʻUlu Cooperative and Amy Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden.


Kat’s Kau Kau Moʻopuna Style reopens after passing health inspection

The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) Food Safety Branch has permitted Kat’s Kau Kau Moʻopuna Style to resume operations.


Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture announces amnesty program event for turning in illegal animals

The Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture (HDOA) has announced an event as part of its Amnesty Program, set for Saturday, November 2, 2024.


Ala Wai Small Boat Harbor clean-up follows storm

The Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) has initiated a clean-up operation at the Ala Wai Small Boat Harbor following recent storms.


Axis deer control proposals invited by DLNR

Proposals for controlling the axis deer population on Maui Nui are now being accepted by the Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR).


Kaua'i students learn about Newell's shearwaters through immersive program

Kaua’i students are participating in a unique educational initiative focused on Newell’s shearwaters, an endangered seabird species native to Hawaii.


DCCA announces disciplinary actions across multiple professional boards

The Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA) has announced a series of disciplinary actions through September 2024.


Health department closes Kat’s Kau Kau Moʻopuna Style due to hygiene issues

The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) Food Safety Branch has closed Kat’s Kau Kau Moʻopuna Style, a mobile food establishment in Kailua-Kona. The closure occurred on October 22, 2024, following the discovery of an inoperative handwashing sink during a routine inspection.


Hawai'i DOH confirms new travel-related dengue case on O'ahu

The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) has confirmed a new travel-related dengue virus case on Oʻahu. This brings the total number of cases identified in the state in 2024 to 13, with one case on Kauaʻi, three on Maui, and nine on Oʻahu. The individual affected had traveled to a region known for dengue transmission.