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POMED / Wikimedia (CC BY 2.0)Trump's FY 2027 Budget Proposes Eliminating Native Hawaiian Block Grant and Lending Funding
President Trump's fiscal year 2027 budget, released in April 2026, seeks to eliminate a Native Hawaiian block grant program and slash funding for a Native lending program. Lawmakers including Sen. Brian Schatz and Rep. Ed Case described the moves as an escalation against Native H…
The Times Of IndiaIndian Army Chief Visits US Pacific HQ as Ties Deepen in Indo-Pacific
Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi visited the US Army Pacific headquarters in Hawaii to discuss interoperability and joint operations. The visit highlights strengthening defense cooperation amid regional tensions. Separately, a US admiral confirmed military use of Bitcoin…
NBC NewsFormer Hawaii Governor George Ariyoshi Dies at Age 100
George R. Ariyoshi, the first Asian American to serve as a U.S. governor, died peacefully at 100 surrounded by family. He led Hawaii from the 1970s to 1986 and focused on economic diversification. Sources confirmed his passing on Sunday night.
winnipegfreepress.comPGA Tour Announces Removal of Hawaii Swing Events Starting in 2027
The PGA Tour announced it will abandon its Hawaii Swing starting in 2027, removing The Sentry at Kapalua and the Sony Open at Waialae from its calendar. The decision cites logistical complexities on Maui. Hawaii's professional golf history dates back to 1965, with Kapalua hosting…
Substrate placeholder — needs review · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)Average Cost to Raise a Child in US Reaches $303,418 Over 18 Years
A LendingTree analysis shows the average cost of raising a child in the US has risen nearly 30% over the past three years to $303,418 after tax exemptions and credits. Annual expenses average $16,857, with infant day care as the largest component at $17,264 per year. Costs vary s…
Substrate placeholder — needs review · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)Average Cost of Raising a Child in U.S. Reaches $303,418 Over 18 Years
A LendingTree study reports the average cost of raising a child in the U.S. for 18 years at $303,418, up 1.9% from the previous year. Costs vary by state, with Hawaii at $412,661 and New Hampshire at $201,963. Childcare represents the largest expense, averaging $28,190 annually.
NewsweekNational Weather Service Issues Winter Storm Warnings for Western US Regions
The National Weather Service has issued winter storm warnings and advisories for parts of California, Nevada, Oregon, Alaska, and Hawaii due to an incoming storm expected this weekend. Snowfall totals may reach up to 4 feet in some areas, with wind gusts up to 90 mph. Travel disr…
European Union, Copernicus Sentinel-2 imagery / Wikimedia (Attribution)Flooding on Hawaii's North Shore Raises Concerns Over Pesticide and Bacterial Contamination in Agricultural Areas
Severe flooding from late February to March on Hawaii's North Shore has led to contamination worries among residents and farmers, particularly regarding pesticides from upstream agriculture and bacteria in mud and water. State officials report that heavy rainfall likely diluted a…
yahoo.comKilauea Volcano Erupts on Hawaii's Big Island, Closing National Park
Kilauea volcano on Hawaii's Big Island erupted on Thursday, producing lava fountains over 200 meters high and 3.6 million cubic yards of lava. Hawaii Volcanoes National Park closed due to the activity, and an ashfall warning was issued for the southeastern region. The eruption fo…
Substrate placeholder — needs review · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)Hawaii Anesthesiologist Convicted of Attempted Manslaughter in Wife Assault Case
Gerhardt Konig, a 47-year-old anesthesiologist from Hawaii, was convicted of attempted manslaughter after a jury in Honolulu found he tried to kill his wife during a hike. The verdict, based on extreme mental or emotional disturbance, stemmed from an incident involving a cliff pu…
Substrate placeholder — needs review · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)Hawaii Experiences Heavy Rainfall from New Storm After Record Wet March
Parts of Hawaii are receiving up to a foot or more of rain from a new storm system. This follows one of the wettest Marches on record, which caused widespread flooding and evacuations across the state. Additional rain is occurring this week, potentially exacerbating conditions in…
Substrate placeholder — needs review · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)Hawaii Researchers Test Conversion of Abandoned Fishing Nets and Plastic Waste into Road Surfacing
Researchers in Hawaii are conducting tests to determine if abandoned fishing nets and household plastic waste can be processed into materials for road surfacing. The initiative addresses challenges from marine debris and limited landfill capacity in the state. This effort is part…
Internet Archive Book Images / Wikimedia (No restrictions)Jury Begins Deliberations in Hawaii Doctor's Attempted Murder Trial Over Cliffside Hike Incident
A jury in Honolulu began deliberating on Tuesday in the trial of anesthesiologist Gerhardt Konig, accused of attempting to murder his wife Arielle Konig during a March 2025 hike on the Pali Puka trail. Prosecutors allege Konig had multiple plans to kill her, including pushing her…
app.buzzsumo.comWinter Storm Warning Issued for Hawaii Big Island Summits with Up to 6 Inches of Snow
The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning for the Big Island Summits in Hawaii, where up to 6 inches of snow, ice, and winds up to 55 mph are expected from Wednesday to Friday afternoon. Freeze warnings cover parts of 11 Eastern states and the District of Col…
Cliff / Wikimedia (CC BY 2.0)Hawaii Lawmakers Consider Revisions to Criminal Code Including Shorter Probation Terms
Hawaii lawmakers are reviewing changes to the state's criminal code that would shorten probation terms and reduce penalties for drug possession. These revisions aim to address the state's longest average probation periods in the U.S., which exceed the national average by more tha…
Substrate placeholder — needs review · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)Winter Storm Watch Issued for Hawaii's High Peaks Amid Freezing Rain and Snow Forecast
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a winter storm watch for elevations above 12,500 feet on Hawaii's Big Island, effective from Wednesday morning through Friday afternoon. The watch covers potential freezing rain, ice accumulation up to a quarter-inch, and snowfa…
The Boston GlobeScientists Investigate Formation of Volcanic Glass Strands Called Pele's Hair
Volcanic activity produces thin strands of glass known as Pele's hair, named after a Hawaiian mythological figure associated with volcanoes. A recent study published in February in the journal Geology explored how these strands form from bubbly magma. The research involved experi…