Kaua‘i Police Department announces fifth annual Touch-A-Truck

Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green said his administration stands firm behind the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands after an Oʻahu man filed a federal lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act and its blood quantum mandate.

Community again invited to explore a variety of large-scale vehicles up close, including a bomb vehicle, fire engine, sanitation truck, dump truck, police car and more; attendees also will learn about the unique functions of each vehicle and meet the people who operate them.

The program — which University of Hawaiʻi launched in 2023 at its Maui College campus — offers tuition-free online courses, flexible enrollment, free entry-level certifications and a seamless 4-year degree path, with no prerequisites necessary.

The Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic Program enhances care and expands access to mental health, substance use disorder treatment and recovery services.

The military facility said it could not host the event because its current mission and budget constraints do not enable the base to be open to the public.

According to the National Weather Service, surf heights are expected to reach 10 to 14 feet through Thursday afternoon before declining to 8 to 12 feet in the evening.

Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green said his administration stands firm behind the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands after an Oʻahu man filed a federal lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act and its blood quantum mandate.

The program — which University of Hawaiʻi launched in 2023 at its Maui College campus — offers tuition-free online courses, flexible enrollment, free entry-level certifications and a seamless 4-year degree path, with no prerequisites necessary.

The Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic Program enhances care and expands access to mental health, substance use disorder treatment and recovery services.

According to the National Weather Service, surf heights are expected to reach 10 to 14 feet through Thursday afternoon before declining to 8 to 12 feet in the evening.

Preliminary statistics from Hawai‘i Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism show a total of 828,959 visitors arrived in the state during the month, a 0.5% decrease from a year before, but total visitor spending increased 4.8%.

Ripen up and plan to bloom into the 36th Hawai’i International Tropical Fruit Conference at the beginning of October at Outrigger Kauaʻi Beach Resort in Līhuʻe; ‘Growing Fruits, Growing Markets’ is hosted by Hawai’i Tropical Fruit Growers and open to the public. Register early to get a special early bird discount.