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State declares traffic emergency zone to expedite Kūhiō Highway repairs near Lumahaʻi Beach

The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation has designated an emergency zone along Kūhiō Highway near Lumahaʻi after heavy Halloween rains caused slope erosion that encroached on the roadway, prompting lane restrictions.

Officials advise no swimming, recreational ocean activities on north- and west-facing shores

The National Weather Service issued a high surf advisory for north- and west-facing shores of Kauaʻi and Niʻihau until 6 p.m. Thursday.

Bryan J. Baptiste Sports Complex tennis, basketball courts to temporarily close

The Nov. 30 to Dec. 11 closure is necessary for crews to complete remedial work to address damage caused by adverse weather conditions and passage of Hurricane Lowell.

Kauaʻi schedules one-day closure of Poʻipū Beach Park for maintenance, sand restoration

Po‘ipū Beach Park will be closed Nov. 12 for maintenance and cleanup related to Hurricane Lowell recovery efforts.

Residential trash pickup delayed in Hanapēpē, ʻEleʻele

Staffing issues are causing a delay and residents are being asked to leave their carts out until they are serviced.

90 days after kidney transplant, Army veteran urges fellow vets to put their health first

Army veteran Tom Munoz is honoring an unknown donor’s generosity while raising awareness about resources that help veterans find a second chance at life.
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Nāpali Coast’s sacred side: Heiau, caves, moon calendar and ancient Hawaiian history
Nāpali Coast after rain: Waterfalls, rainbows, weather and when to go
The Hawaiian legends of the Nāpali Coast
Nāpali Coast by season: Best times for hiking, photography, wildlife viewing, boat tours

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Airlines continue to support military veterans through the Honor Flights, Fallen Solider program

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, and Horizon Air honor military veterans, service members and families throughout the year.

90 days after kidney transplant, Army veteran urges fellow vets to put their health first

Army veteran Tom Munoz is honoring an unknown donor’s generosity while raising awareness about resources that help veterans find a second chance at life.

Free disaster-related soil, water testing once again available for eligible Hawaiʻi farmers

University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa’s College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience services include soil, plant health and agricultural water testing, which can help guide decisions about how to recover.

Kauaʻi hunting units reopen for game bird, game mammal seasons

Hunters are encouraged to check current hunting area information before heading into the field and report any significant hazards encountered during their hunts.

Kauaʻi Community College fair charts paths to 4-year diplomas

More than 70 attendees explored transfer opportunities, connected with other University of Hawaiʻi campuses and learned about online and in-person bachelor’s degree pathways.

Hoʻi Koholā: Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary welcomes return of humpbacks to Hawaiʻi

Boaters are reminded to reduce speed and keep a safe, legal distance around these special seasonal visitors during this time of year.

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Kona International Airport to conduct triennial emergency response training exercise

The full-scale exercise is aimed at evaluating emergency response plans, policies and procedures as part of a simulated emergency incident involving a commercial aircraft.

Public safety power shutoffs possible for Big Island

Power remains on in communities with high exposure to wildfire risk; Hawaiian Electric continues to monitor risk from high winds and dry conditions in areas with the highest fire exposure.

Airlines honor veterans, current service members and families through Honor Flights throughout the year

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, and Horizon Air continue to support military veterans through the Honor Flights and Fallen Solider program.

Hawaiʻi National Guard concludes Hurricane Lala response, recovery operations

Soldiers and airmen mobilized in August following the storm, assisting state and county emergency management agencies to provide critical capabilities for communities affected by flooding, landslides, damaged infrastructure and widespread debris.

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Red Cross honors veterans and military families this Veterans Day

A trio of Hawai‘i based veterans, bring larger meaning to the concept of duty to their country and their community. On this Veterans Day, the American Red Cross Pacific Islands Region honors Jasmine Ricks, Mara Eck and Rodney Boucher.

Lahaina surfers shine at Hoʻokipa: Matias Banto and Ione LaTurner take Surfbash Open victories

Matias Banto and Ione LaTurner captured the Open Men’s and Open Women’s titles at the 37th annual Hi-Tech / Vissla / Lopez Surfbash at Hoʻokipa Beach Park over the weekend.

Public Safety Power Shutoff possible for Maui and Hawaiʻi Island

Hawaiian Electric continues to monitor the wildfire threat from high winds and dry conditions and may proactively shut off power in high-risk areas of Maui and Hawaiʻi Island as part of its Public Safety Power Shutoff program. On Maui, areas include Westside, Mā’alaea, Upcountry and parts of Puʻunēnē, Pūlehu, and Ōmaʻopio, and the South Kohala area on Hawaiʻi Island.

Molokaʻi waterman Marshall Rosa among four newly inducted legends to the Hawaiʻi Waterman Hall of Fame

Four influential figures in Hawaiʻi’s water sports officially entered the Hawaiʻi Waterman Hall of Fame this week. This year’s inductees are Marshall Rosa of Molokaʻi, Laola Lake Aea of Kauaʻi, Olympic development coach Johnny Puakea, and the late swim coach Harvey Chilton, recognized for their lasting contributions to the water sports community.