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Kauaʻi County Council to consider resolution recognizing ocean lifeguards as first responders

The Hawaiʻi State Legislature also is currently considering similar resolutions that would give open water lifeguards the same rights, resources, training support and professional respect accorded to first responders.

22 sites around Kauaʻi found to have high bacteria levels, exceeding state standards

The water quality testing was done by Surfrider Kauaʻi’s volunteer Blue Water Task Force as of April 11; elevated levels of enterococcus bacteria indicate other harmful pathogens could be present that can make people sick when entering the ocean.

Career fair at Kaua‘i Community College attended by more than 160 students

This was the first career fair at the Kaua‘i campus in over a decade.

‘How Clinical Trials Save Lives’ workshop emphasizes benefits to patient care, research

Free event at University of Hawai‘i Cancer Center also marks 1-year anniversary of Susan C. Hirano Cancer CARE Community; in-person and Zoom options available.

University study shows traveling tropical disturbance increases Hawaiʻi rainfall in cycles

This weather pattern, called the Madden–Julian Oscillation, was identified by researchers in a recent study that showed the pattern travels eastward through the tropics every 30–60 days and significantly boosts rainfall during its active phases, particularly on windward slopes.

The 63rd annual Merrie Monarch competition in photos

Photo galleries summarize a weekend of hula, moʻolelo and Hawaiian culture during Merrie Monarch in Hilo.

What word did Līhuʻe’s Ethan Irimata spell to be crowned Hawaiʻi spelling bee champion?

A Hawaiʻi Technology Academy eight-grader earned a trip to Washington, D.C., to compete in the national Scripps National Spelling Bee in May.

State, county agencies to convene on Kauaʻi for Hawaiʻi Wildfire Summit 2026

Hawaiʻi is ramping up wildfire preparedness as officials urge participation in the Hawaiʻi Wildfire Summit 2026 this May.

U.S. Coast Guard wraps monthlong Pacific operation covering 4,000 nautical miles

The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Oliver Henry has returned to Guam after a 29-day mission in the western Pacific, enhancing tsunami warning capabilities and delivering essential humanitarian aid.

Kauaʻi police in search of wanted Princeville man

The police ask for the public’s assistance in locating Richard Leibman, 48, who is known to frequent the Princeville, ʻAnini and Poʻipū areas.

Gov. Green appoints Michael Ratcliffe as House District 28 representative

Michael “Cov” Ratcliffe will be filling the vacancy created by the appointment of former Rep. Daniel Holt, beginning tomorrow to November 2026.

Residential trash pickup delayed in Kapa’a, Wailua Homesteads, and Kalāheo

Trash pickup service will be completed by tomorrow, April 14.

University of Hawai‘i Giving Day raises more than $1.3M for scholarships, flood relief, campus needs

With final totals still being reconciled, the results reflect a strong show of donor engagement across the state, according to a news release from the University of Hawai‘i.

Big Island’s Rhoda Magbitang tests her creativity on national TV’s ‘Top Chef’

The executive chef at the Mauna Lani resort’s CanoeHouse is taking on one of the biggest creative challenges of her career as she competes with other high-level chefs in Season 23 of the popular national television show.

Apply today for Cohort 8 of Cottage Industry to Commercial Enterprise Scholarship program

The Hawaiʻi Ag & Culinary Alliance program is a partnership between the alliance in partnership with the state, Leeward Community College in Honolulu and Wahiawā Value-Added Product Development Center in Wahiawā; it is aimed at taking value-added products from concept to business plan and pitch in just 12 weeks.

Hawaiʻi joins global partnership aimed at improving public health emergency response

Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green said as a premier international travel destination, the Aloha State occupies a strategic position at the crossroads of Asia, the Pacific and continental United States, so “it is certainly in Hawaiʻi’s interest to help safeguard the health and well-being of our neighbors and frequent visitors to our islands.”

Plan for the future: Attend next GoFarm Hawaiʻi webinar to learn about farm succession, more

Participants will be introduced to key concepts in farm succession planning, including family and non-family transition options, tools for transferring land and farm businesses as well as resources available to Hawaiʻi farmers and landowners.

Kaua‘i Fire Department firefighters extinguish structure fire in Kapa‘a

No injuries were reported; all occupants of the single-family residence on Kualono Street were accounted. Its cause is considered unintentional and remains under investigation.

State reminds businesses to file second quarter business reports

The annual report filing period is related to the business entity’s registration date and can be filed at any time during the quarter in which the filing is due; second quarter reports must be filed by midnight June 30.

Body of missing person found at Keahua Arboretum; foul play not suspected

The woman was initially reported missing on Friday afternoon.
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