Kauai News Road work to fully close portion of Waimea Canyon Drive daily beginning Monday
Community Nighttime work scheduled for Kūhiō Highway (Hardy-Oxford) Waterline Project
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UPDATE: Kaua‘i Fire Department says online firecracker permits temporarily suspended
Suspension caused by high demand and limited inventory from local retailers.Community Kaua‘i Fire Department urges fire safety this New Year’s Eve
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Kaua‘i News
Road work to fully close portion of Waimea Canyon Drive daily beginning Monday
Waimea Canyon Drive will be fully closed from Panini Place and Kōkeʻe Road from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. from Monday until Friday, Feb. 27.
UPDATE: Kaua‘i Fire Department says online firecracker permits temporarily suspended
Suspension caused by high demand and limited inventory from local retailers.
Nighttime work scheduled for Kūhiō Highway (Hardy-Oxford) Waterline Project
Work will take place in the center two lanes on Kuhio Highway between Oxford and Hardy streets — no left-hand turns will be allowed into side streets or businesses; one northbound lane and one southbound lane will remain open.
Kaua‘i Fire Department urges fire safety this New Year’s Eve
“We’re asking everyone to celebrate responsibly and keep safety front and center this New Year’s Eve,” said Kaua‘i Fire Chief Michael Gibson. “Adults should closely supervise children, make sure everyone understands the risks and remember that fireworks should never be held or thrown.”
Maui native Kamalei Kawaʻa, a top 20 finalist on Season 25 of ‘The Voice,’ releases debut solo album
Four-time Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award winner and Grammy nominee features 13 mele on his new album, including original compositions and select favorites, honoring the people, places and moments that shaped him throughout his life and musical journey.
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Hawaii News
Maui native Kamalei Kawaʻa, a top 20 finalist on Season 25 of ‘The Voice,’ releases debut solo album
Four-time Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award winner and Grammy nominee features 13 mele on his new album, including original compositions and select favorites, honoring the people, places and moments that shaped him throughout his life and musical journey.
CYBERSECURITY ALERT: Phishing threat masquerading as Hawaiʻi departments
Cybercriminals are creating deceptive web addresses to trick users into providing sensitive personal information or login credentials.
Hawai‘i joins multistate settlement against luxury auto manufacturer
The Hawaiʻi Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Office of Consumer Protection joined a coalition of 50 attorneys general announcing a nearly $150 million settlement with Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC and Mercedes-Benz Group AG.
Gov. Green appoints acting chair of DLNR while Dawn Chang out on medical leave
DLNR’s Deputy Director Ryan Kanaka‘ole will serve as acting chair and director of the state agency, effective immediately.
Big Island News
Police search for 15-year Kailua-Kona runaway last seen Christmas Day
Vivianna Arsenault was reported as a runaway Tuesday, Dec. 30 and was last seen in Kailua-Kona around 3 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 25 in a red jacket and black shorts.
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First Sugar Showdown Gingerbread House Building Contest a resounding success
More than 50 keiki — accompanied by their parents and guardians — gathered Dec. 17 for a festive evening of gingerbread house building and decorating; It was an evening filled with smiles, laughter, frosting and holiday spirit.
Waikōloa Village Evacuation Traffic Study public meeting scheduled early next month
The meeting is an opportunity for residents to provide input and learn about the federally funded study, which is intended to mitigate the risk of harm to people and property in fire-vulnerable Waikōloa Village area.
Maui News
Kīlauea eruption pauses; next lava fountaining possible Jan. 7-14
The ongoing Halemaʻumaʻu eruption at Kīlauea is paused, per an announcement from the US Geological Survey's Hawaiian Volcano Observatory at 9:06 a.m.
OHA announces capital improvement project grant program to foster Native Hawaiian wellbeing
The Office of Hawaiian Affairs has announced the launch of a new capital improvement project grant program aimed at strengthening Native Hawaiian wellbeing through long-term infrastructure. The CIP grants are designed to support Hawaiʻi-based organizations and government agencies in the design and construction of projects previously approved for funding by the Hawaiʻi State Legislature. According […]
