Hawaii’s Big Fix To Its Housing Shortage For Native Hawaiians? A Casino.

The state Department of Hawaiian Home Lands is pushing a plan to build a casino on ancestral land to raise money for more housing.

It’s Your 'lucky Day!' | Ebook Collection

In order to make high demand ebooks more readily available, we are launching a new 'Lucky Day' collection.

Seniors Invited to Safely Enroll in Medicare at Drive-Thru Events

The annual enrollment period for Medicare is Oct. 15 – Dec. 7, and Honolulu seniors will have safe options for meeting with licensed agents.

Borrow An ‘ukulele

Patrons may use an ‘ukulele at no cost with a valid library card and photo ID at participating libraries.

Hawaii Gets An "F" For Its State Finances

Hawaii taxpayers are on the hook for $31,700

Hawaii State Public Library System Resume Public Computer Time At Kauai Branches

Beginning September 14th, the Hawaii State Public Library System (HSPLS) will resume access to public computers at all Kauai branches.

Hawaii DOT’s Focus on Organizational Resiliency

Hawaii DOT executive discusses how the agency plans for and responds to a variety of events.

Happy Birthday Hawaii

Happy 69th Birthday Hawaii

75th Commemoration Of The End Of World War II In Hawaii State Public Library

The collection includes videos, photos, interviews and other media to commemorate the end of WWII, for free for the public.

What would happen if the voter turnout improved?

With the 2020 presidential election upon us, activists of both political parties are urging voters to hit the polls.

Virtual Talk Story With Author James Rumford In Hawaii State Public Library

Join us for a free Facebook Live event with Honolulu author James Rumford on Saturday, July 25, 2020 from 10:00-10:45 a.m.

Book Returns In The Time Of COVID In Hawaii State Public Library

"Rest assured, we are following the latest research recommendations when it comes to library materials, made possible by REALM."

Internet Speed Map Tool For Hawaii

This map may be used to direct efforts to improve connectivity to areas of need across the State.

Hawaii State Public Library Celebrates Juneteenth

"Please join us on a journey of learning through this beginning reading list. Also, we have begun to add more ebooks."

Hawaii State Public Library Blog: 'Biography In Context'

You’ll find Princess Ruth Ke’elikolani and Duke Kahanamoku among other Hawaiians in the mix of over 5000 people to choose from.

Hawaii State Public Library Releases The Auntie Betty Blog: Pressreader

In addition to newspapers, you’ll find a wide selection of magazines from across the globe too.

Hawaii State Law Library System

You may not be able to visit the law libraries in person right now, but a Virtual Reference Desk is set up to help.

Hawaii State Public Library Auntie Betty Blog: Rb Digital

"Another great feature of RB Digital is multiple use of material at a time – so there is no wait to check things out."

Unlock Hawaii State Public Library's Digital Escape Room

This “escape room” contains a series of puzzles and questions that when solved will reveal a secret code to “unlock the library”.

Celebrate National Library Week With Hawaii State Public Library By Sharing Your Library Story!

Don’t forget to follow and tag @hsplshigov and include #nlw2020hawaii in your Instagram post.

Hawaii State Public Library Members Can Meet Kawai Strong Washburn On April 25

"Today we are launching a trial of the on-demand video streaming service, Kanopy."

Hawaii State Public Library Announces 2020 Nēnē Award Winner

The Nēnē Award is Hawaii’s Children’s Choice book award. This year we have two winners: a fiction chapter book and a graphic novel.

Auntie Betty Takes Over Hawaii State Public Library's News

All our great content is here with some new additional digital resources too.

Hawaii State Public Library Alert

ALL Hawaii State Public Library locations and bookmobile services will be suspended March 18 - May 5, 2020.

Hawaii State Public Library System Closed Until May 5

ALL Hawaii State Public Library locations and bookmobile services will be suspended March 18 - May 5, 2020.

Free Comic Book Day At Hawaii State Public Library Is Coming May 4

Some comic titles include Even though all Hawaii State Public Library locations and bookmobile services are suspended March 18 -May 5, 2020.

Small Plane Crash Kills Two, Closes Honolulu Airfield: Update

Officials said Dillingham Airfield is closed until further notice following the single-engine plane crash Saturday morning.

Lanai Public & School Library Participates Imagination Library Pilot Project

The library is located at 555 Fraser Avenue.

Hawaii State Library To Start 2020 With A Reading Challenge

Light up your mind and join the 2020 Winter Reading Challenge!

MacFarms Introduces Single Serve Treats for Convenience Industry

Cultivated from some of the Oldest Orchards in Hawaii, Treats Make Snacking Easy, Healthy and Convenient

Hawaii Gets An "F" For Its State Finances

A new analysis reveals that Hawaii's state financial condition has improved slightly.

Hawaii retiree health care severely underfunded

Across the 50 states retiree health care is only 7% funded

How Income Taxes Shrink a $100,000 Salary in All 50 States

See how a six-figure salary is reduced to teeny-tiny take-home pay where you live.

How Do Your Credit Habits Compare in Hawaii?

Take a look at the state of credit in your state..

Maui Shark Attack Kills California Doctor

Experts suspect it was a tiger shark that pulled a California optometrist under water as he was swimming offshore with his wife Saturday.

Hawaii Woman Found Alive In Forest 16 Days After Going Missing

Amanda Eller, 35, a physical therapist, was found alive by searchers at the bottom of a waterfall on Friday in the Makawao Forest Reserve.

Brekkie Budget: What Breakfast Costs in Hawaii

See if the cost of fueling up for the day in Hawaii is expensive.

Hurricane Lane: Surreal Photos Of Catastrophic Flooding In Hawaii

Hurricane Lane brings in over 30 inches of rain so far as new photos show Hawaii brace for the storm of the season.

Kilauea Volcano: ‘It’s Literally Raining Gems’

Green crystals “just kind of fall out” of the sky as the relentless Kilauea volcano continues to erupt on Hawaii’s Big island.

Hawaii Kilauea Volcano: Photos, Updates On Dangerous Conditions

The mayor of Hawaii gives a grim warning to all residents amid dangerous conditions, as the Kilauea volcano continues