Military teams transported burn survivors after the Āliamanu fireworks disaster to Arizona for treatment, demonstrating high levels of coordination and care.

Hawai'i Governor Josh Green signed an executive order to expedite renewable energy development, aiming to reduce energy costs and improve grid stability.

Maui County invites residents to its Innovation Lab meeting on Jan 30, featuring a talk by Tom Furness on using XR, AI, and the metaverse for a positive future.

Astrophotographer Andrew McCarthy captured a rare photo of Saturn occulted by the Moon from Mauna Kea, Hawaii, overcoming challenges like atmospheric distortion and the flu.

DHHL received a $72 million grant from NTIA's Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program to expand high-speed internet access on Hawaiian home lands, totaling $89 million with a previous grant.

Kauaʻi has reached 60% renewable energy usage, partly thanks to grid-forming inverters, with aspirations to achieve a 100% Renewable Portfolio Standard, offering a model for sustainable energy transitions.

The University of Hawai'i Cancer Center received a full five-year National Cancer Institute designation, with an $11 million grant reflecting its 'outstanding' oncology contributions.

The invasive coqui frog infestation in Oʻahu's high elevations is being fought using drones that spread citric acid, due to the challenges posed by the terrain.

The University of Hawaiʻi secured a record $615.7 million in funding for fiscal year 2024, with contributions to local economy and advancements in research highlighted by Governor Green.

Hawaiian wildlife teams received recognition and grants from the U.S. DOI and other foundations for fire-fighting efforts that protected forest birds and research into avian malaria threatening honeycreepers.

Grants totaling $644,758 have been awarded to the Kaua‘i Forest Bird Recovery Project and the University of Hawai‘i by the NSF and Allen Family Foundation to fight avian malaria in Hawaiian honeycreepers.

A Japanese vertical wind turbine is being tested in Honolulu to evaluate its performance and environmental impact for Hawaii's clean energy transition.