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Lane closures scheduled for ʻŪhā, Kauhale roads in Lāwaʻi for resurfacing work

Drivers should plan accordingly, allow extra travel time if driving through the work areas and avoid parking in the work zones.

Repairs to Hanalei Water System completed, restoring dependable operation

A pump motor at the Maka Ridge Pump Station failed April 4, affecting a 250,000-gallon water storage tank; a resulting water conservation request for the Hanalei and ʻAnini Beach areas was lifted and pump fixed last weekend, 3 months later.

Popular Ritz cracker snacks recalled from Hawai‘i grocery store shelves

The state is inspecting local stores to ensure that the recalled products are no longer available for sale.

Kōloa Plantation Days festivities return to The Shops at Kukui‘ula

The theme of year’s events “Holomua: Riding the Waves of Change” invites guests of the Poʻipū shopping and dining destination to reflect on the past while celebrating Kaua‘i’s rich plantation heritage through storytelling, music and culinary experiences.

Kaua‘i County to launch wildfire outreach education in communities vulnerable to blazes

The first event is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. to nooon July 14 in Kaumakani. The second is slated for later this summer in Waimea. “By coming together as neighbors and staying informed, we can help protect each other,” Kaua‘i County Mayor Derek Kawakami said.

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Hawaii News Chevron Forward

Popular Ritz cracker snacks recalled from Hawai‘i grocery store shelves

Portion of Maluhia Road to be closed in preparation for Kōloa Plantation Days

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Hawaiian Electric ends Public Safety Power Shutoff watch with improving weather conditions

Hawaiian Electric only initiated the proactive power shutoff program for communities at high risk of wildfires once on Maui; otherwise, any other power outages during the utility's watch period from July 5 through today were unrelated to the program.

UPDATE: Episode 28 was great, showing off with 1,200-foot molten rock geysers

High lava fountains fired off for 8 of the continous 9 hours of fountaining during the latest eruptive episode of the Big Island's Kīlauea volcano until ending abruptly at 1:20 p.m. July 9.

Kea‘au man faces charges in several 4th of July Weekend incidents that started in West Hawai‘i, ended in East Hawai‘i

20-year-old Lasty Jessy is charged with first-degree robbery, first-degree theft, unauthorized control of a propelled vehicle and other offenses in connection with an alleged car theft the evening of 4th of July at Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport and a police chase and 2-vehicle car crash fewer than 2 days later in Hilo.

Popular Ritz cracker snacks recalled from Hawai‘i grocery store shelves

The state is inspecting local stores to ensure that the recalled products are no longer available for sale.

It may soon be illegal to feed feral cats, pigs, other stray animals on Hawai‘i County property

If the Hawai'i County bill is passed, someone caught feeding feral animals, including cats, pigs, chickens and goats, could face a fine of $50 for the first violation and $500 for any additional violations.

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Local 9-year-old Kailea Wittmer in final hours of national wildlife contest, seeks community’s help to advance

Maui’s own Kailea Wittmer, 9, is in the final hours of the quarterfinal round in the Jr. Ranger Competition. She must place first in her group by 4 p.m. HST on Thursday, July 10, to move on to the semifinals.

Air National Guard hosts free career fair at Queen Kaʻahumanu Center

A Hawaiʻi Air National Guard career fair will take place Saturday and Sunday, July 12 and 13, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. inside the Queen Kaʻahumanu Center.

Harold K.L. Castle Foundation welcomes Dr. Amber W. Datta as marine program officer

The Harold K.L. Castle Foundation has appointed Dr. Amber W. Datta as its new marine program officer, tasking her with leading the foundation’s efforts to strengthen marine ecosystems and support community-based stewardship across Hawai‘i.

Student art exhibit highlights art-science connection by ‘zooming in’ on ocean species

Nearly 100 close-up paintings of marine life created by Maui High School students are now on display at the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary Visitor Center in Kīhei.

Hawaiian Electric ends Public Safety Power Shutoff watch for Maui and Hawaiʻi Island

With weather conditions improving, Hawaiian Electric has ended its Public Safety Power Shutoff watch, which had been in effect for Maui and Hawaiʻi Island since Saturday.