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Volcano Watch: A decade of disaster response; mahalo to Hawaiʻi County Civil Defense Administrator Talmadge Magno

Magno, who navigated the Hawaiʻi Island response to volcanic eruptions from multiple volcanoes, the COVID-19 pandemic, fires, earthquakes, tsunami warnings, hurricanes and historic kona low storms, retires effective Aug. 1.

Kauaʻi Island Utility Cooperative celebrates accomplishments, progress

More than 100 people attended the cooperative’s 24th annual Membership Meeting, learning about its 2025 financial performance and more.

Nonprofits can apply for bus passes to help Kaua‘i residents

The Kauaʻi Bus Pass Outreach Program aims to assist with bus passes to low-income households and individuals with transportation needs through eligible nonprofit organizations.

New research finds Hawaiʻi corals might have time to adapt to future heat stress

University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa oceanographers used high-resolution modeling that includes small-scale processes to examine projected heat stress on coral reefs during the 21st century and compared this heat stress to previous estimates of the rate corals might adapt to changing conditions.

UPDATE: Lane shifts with possible lane closures extended for portion of Halekō Road

Kaiwa Construction will will continue conducting roadway and waterline probing along the Līhu‘e roadway, weather permitting, in the vicinity of Pua Loke Street.

Iconic Kauaʻi steakhouse Bull Shed expands to Hawaiʻi Island

The iconic Bull Shed Restaurant, beloved for over 50 years on Kauaʻi, has expanded to the Hilo Hawaiian Hotel, offering its renowned steaks and seafood alongside new Hawaiʻi Island-inspired dishes.

Motorcyclist in critical condition following collision with vehicle on Kaua‘i

The driver who struck the motorcyclist has a history of more than 70 misdemeanor arrests, including nine traffic citations for driving without a license, and five arrests for driving without a license.

Immigrant laws celebrated by advocates, state legislators; lives lost to immigration enforcement honored

A gathering July 28 — organized by Campaign for Immigrant Justice, led by American Civil Liberties Union of Hawaiʻi, Hawaiʻi Coalition for Immigrant Rights and The Legal Clinic — centered on celebration, remembrance and a renewed commitment to protecting Hawaiʻi’s immigrant communities.

University of Hawaiʻi expands efforts to address growing need for autism diagnosis, services

Mānoa flagship campus appoints internationally recognized clinical psychologist and autism researcher Meghan Miller, who has nearly two decades of experience in neurodevelopment disabilities, to lead its Center on Disability Studies.

The Motet make Kaua‘i debut with stop at Porter Pavilion

All ages are welcome to the rain-or-shine event Oct. 17, featuring these funk luminaries with a unique style and cohesive chemistry, seamlessly blending funk, soul, jazz and rock; tickets are on sale now!

Take your butchery skills to the next level with first-of-a-kind hands-on training

Application period now open for first-of-its-kind butchery and meat preservation training at the Diamond Head campus of Culinary Institute of Pacific on Oʻahu; participants can learn from nationally recognized instructors.

Moananuiākea Voyage update: El Niño alters sail plan, Hōkūleʻa celebrates 50 years of voyaging

One year has been added to the Moananuiākea Voyage in the Pacific Ocean due to the elevated risks caused by El Niño and the changing climate.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR: Kukui Grove Center to host back-to-school movie night

The event also will include crafts, games and a special show by Kapaʻa Middle School Choir and ʻUkulele Band.

VIDEO: Blacktip shark nursery discovered in Hilo Bay on Hawai‘i Island

Researchers from UH HIlo and a Texas university recently published a study in Frontiers in Marine Science that found juvenile blacktip sharks live in Hilo Bay year-round.

Kauaʻi Police Department conducts sex offender compliance checks

Law enforcement during the recent operation, in partnership with U.S. Marshals Service and task force officers, verified information for 148 people required to register as sex offenders under Hawaiʻi law.

High surf advisory canceled for Kauaʻi

The east swell being generated from now-Tropical Depression Fausto fell below advisory levels on Wednesday morning and will continue to decline throughout the day.

Kaua‘i project receives funding for wildfire mitigation

The funding is through the Hawaiʻi Urban Interface Wildfire Grant Program to reduce hazardous fuels, improve evacuation planning, strengthen preparedness and increase wildfire resilience.

Deadline approaching quickly to apply for US Department of Agriculture kona low assistance

Producers and farmers from all four counties are encouraged to contact their local Farm Service Agency even if they previously received information about other recovery programs; deadline to apply is July 31.

State to host meetings in August about ongoing work to improve Līhu‘e Airport

The meetings will provide an opportunity for community members to share additional feedback on the Līhu‘e Airport Optimization Plan.

Wilcox Medical Center earns national honor for energy conservation and sustainability

The Kauaʻi hospital’s sustainability efforts include a solar farm, upgrades to energy-efficient LED lighting and recycling 400,000 pounds of materials the past year.
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