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High surf warning issued for north- and west-facing shores of Kauaʻi and Niʻihau
A high surf warning is in effect for Kauaʻi and Niʻihau’s north- and west-facing shores through Wednesday at 6 p.m.
Hawai‘i governor selects new Kaua‘i Circuit Court judge
The selection is subject to confirmation by the Hawai‘i State Senate.
High winds temporarily close golf course on Kaua‘i
Kaua‘i is currently under a high wind advisory through 6 a.m. Tuesday.
Hawaiʻi’s economy among worst in nation after income is adjusted for local prices, new report state
A new report shows Hawaiʻi’s wages and productivity have lagged the rest of the country for more than three decades, placing the state among the most economically distressed in the U.S.
Wind advisory issued for Hawaiian Islands
According to the National Weather Service in Honolulu, south to southwest winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph are expected.
Two Japanese American WWII soldiers from Kaua’i posthumously commissioned as Army officers
More than 80 years after wartime prejudice denied them military leadership roles, seven Japanese American veterans of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team in World War II have been posthumously commissioned as U.S. Army officers.
Kauaʻi residents warned of DMV text message phishing scam
The fraudulent messages are sent from unknown phone numbers and often begin with language such as “Important: Your Traffic Fine is Pending Payment.”
Hawaiʻi State Archives digitizes historic indexes for public use
The newly digitized indexes span records from the early 1800s through the late 1990s and cover a wide range of topics, including genealogy, land ownership, court cases and burial records.
Hawaiʻi AG urged to expedite probe of state legislator who allegedly accepted campaign funds
Hawaiʻi House of Representatives passage of resolution follows notice that federal authorities will share evidence with state officials, allowing the state attorney general to move forward with a parallel review.
Tram collision at Hilton Waikōloa Village on Hawaiʻi Island prompts suspension of service
Emergency crews responded to a collision between two trams at Hilton Waikōloa Village on Saturday night after guests reported a sudden “loud boom.”
Alaska Airlines has new home for training excellence: State-of-the-art global training center
New $200 million, 660,000-square-foot facility brings training for multiple workgroups under one roof and strengthens the airline’s transformation into the country’s fourth global airline.
Kauaʻi firefighters assist injured visitor at Secret Falls Trail
Kauaʻi emergency personnel swiftly responded to a Saturday incident at ʻUluwehi Falls, where a 33-year-old tourist suffered a head injury after jumping into the water and striking a rock.
Hawai‘i Tourism Authority now accepting applications for travel industry scholarship
The scholarship will be awarded this year to five incoming University of Hawai‘i freshmen majoring in travel industry management.
High surf advisory for north, west shorelines of Kaua‘i, Ni‘ihau has been canceled
The high surf advisory for Kauaʻi and Niʻihau has been canceled.
Hawaiʻi lawmakers in Washington propose measure to establish new national veterans cemetery in islands
The only national cemetery in Hawaiʻi is running out of space, and has been functionally closed for in-ground burials since 1991 — and it is expected to stop taking cremated remains by 2036.
End of aquarium collecting does not lead to recovery of reef fish in Hawaiʻi waters, new analysis finds
“These findings are significant because aquarium collecting has repeatedly been justified by claims of sustainability and rapid reef fish recovery once harvesting stops,” said For the Fishes Executive Director Rene Umberger. “Those claims are not supported by what actually happened on Hawaiʻi reefs.”
Kaua‘i fishermen catch giant bluefin tuna; only second caught on record in Hawaiian waters
It took the two friends about 45 minutes to battle and catch the approximately 6-foot-6-inch long fish that weighed about 309 pounds and was in waters about 12 nautical miles offshore of Kapaʻa.
New Hawai‘i Primary Care Association CEO to help strengthen healthcare access statewide
Emily Chung — who assumed her new role Jan. 5 — has more than 2 decades of public health leadership experience as well as a proven track record in advancing community well-being; she brings expertise and vision to the association’s mission.
Hawaiʻi’s monthly all-hazard siren test scheduled for Feb. 2
Hawaiʻi’s statewide outdoor warning sirens and Emergency Alert System will undergo the routine monthly test at 11:45 a.m. on Monday.
Multi-agency search for missing Kaua‘i man suspended after discovery of human remains
First responders on Saturday located the remains during continued air, land and sea search efforts for 19-year-old Kapa‘a resident Matthew Packard-Asai, who was last seen early Wednesday afternoon (Jan. 28) near Kahili Beach in Kīlauea.
