NTSB releases preliminary finding about Kauaʻi helicopter crash that killed 3, seriously injured 2

Danielle Bartz, doctorate candidate in marine biology at University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, was first awarded the $2,000 STEM Award from Zonta Club of Hilo, advancing her to the international level, where she won the $10,000 2026 Zonta International Women in STEM Award.

The preliminary report by the National Transportation Safety Board did not provide a cause of the crash, but said the pilot reported severe vibrations and loss of directional control while making a turn.

The Kauaʻi nonprofit is fundraising to build a well for the agriculture park, an approximately $1 million investment that will provide long-term water self-reliance.

Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice. All projects are weather permitting.

52-year-old Ethan Page of Kekaha was sentenced April 15; court order also includes 3 years supervised release following his prison term. He previously pleaded guilty to lying to Small Business Administration officials about how he used more than $1.4 million of Restaurant Revitalization funds awarded in 2021 to his business Hanapēpē Design Studio.

These scams include pump-and-dump scams, confidence scams and fraudulent cryptocurrency schemes that take advantage of victims to extract as much money from them as possible.

Danielle Bartz, doctorate candidate in marine biology at University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, was first awarded the $2,000 STEM Award from Zonta Club of Hilo, advancing her to the international level, where she won the $10,000 2026 Zonta International Women in STEM Award.

A waiver allows Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) users to purchase hot foods using their benefits until May 16.

The Zane ʻohana, continues to transform Hawaiian cultural practices into captivating visual arts, while celebrating their rich heritage and environmental stewardship.

52-year-old Ethan Page of Kekaha was sentenced April 15; court order also includes 3 years supervised release following his prison term. He previously pleaded guilty to lying to Small Business Administration officials about how he used more than $1.4 million of Restaurant Revitalization funds awarded in 2021 to his business Hanapēpē Design Studio.

These scams include pump-and-dump scams, confidence scams and fraudulent cryptocurrency schemes that take advantage of victims to extract as much money from them as possible.

Families are urged to prepare documents needed for after-school program registration by April 22.